A Pain in the Neck
A really common complaint I hear is pain that seems to go from the shoulder blade up to the top of the neck. Your Levator Scapulae muscles run from your C1-C4 vertebrae (i.e. upper neck) down to your shoulder blade. These muscles do the job of “elevating” your scapula (i.e. shoulder blade) on each side. […]
Sleep Positions Matter
We’re going to do a simple overview of some pros and cons of sleep positions, because this may be one of the most common questions I hear each week! People always want to know what position is best, and my usual answer is “on your back with a thin pillow pulled slightly under your neck for support.”
Important Considerations for Strong Immunity
There is no time like the present to build your immune system! Clearly, in the world we find ourselves in today, mid-August, 2020, this subject has our attention more than ever.
2 Simple Exercises to Stabilize your Lower Back and your Posture
Plank (Regular or Modified on knees) Regular plank is done on your toes & elbows; Modified plank is on done on your knees & elbows Step your arms out until your elbows are directly beneath your shoulders Engage your stomach and glutes, pull your abdominal muscles in toward your belly button; holding for 15 to […]
Are you Wellness-Minded or Crisis-Minded?
My greatest hope for people is that they become more wellness-minded in their approach to life and health…as opposed to being crisis-minded. In other words, becoming a person who takes action NOW rather than waiting for a crisis before you take action. I believe this applies to any part of our lives, certainly our health, but also […]
Posture Matters
Our posture really matters because it effects more than you can imagine! Your posture effects your lung capacity; just try taking a deep breath while slumping then try it with good posture. Posture effects our digestion as well, along with brain function, balance, and energy levels. This graphic shows just how much stress something called […]
More Stretching, Less Stressing
I’m not sure I ever remember a time when so many people were under so much stress. We all may have our different reasons, and some quite valid! But, have you ever stopped to think what that stress is doing to your body? There are 2 systems within your nervous system called “fight or flight” […]
Chiropractic Adjustments Greatly Help the Immune System
Multiple research reviews over the years have supported that chiropractic adjustments can boost various aspects of the immune function in a very unique way. (1 Click the numbers in parentheses for linked articles) Particularly, your neck & upper back are connected with your immune function! Specifically, Chiropractic has been clinically shown to: Promote the production of white blood […]
Squats…Real Function Series: Bodyweight Exercises
The last bodyweight exercise we discussed was Push-ups, now we’re moving to a lower body exercise that can be done without weights, without a gym, and without any special equipment. The Squat exercise mainly targets the thighs (quadriceps & hamstrings) and the glutes. Additionally, Squats work on your core strength & stability, ankle mobility, back muscles, […]
PUSH-UPS … Real Function Series: Bodyweight Exercises
Not to give you flash-backs to Jr. High gym class, but can we discuss the simple act of doing a push-up and the wonderful benefits of such a movement? I’m a huge fan of bodyweight exercises because they simply don’t cost you anything but burned calories and honestly do not take very much time to accomplish […]