Chiropractic Blog

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Driving Posture

By Espinosa | June 13, 2016

Don’t take for granted the number of minutes you spend commuting on a weekly basis. The minutes add up quick and very few cars are equipped to support or even encourage a neutral sitting position for the spine. Many people can recall the feeling of being stiff and sore from a road trip. This feeling…

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Posture on the Job

By Espinosa | June 9, 2016

The term desk-bound describes how a significant portion of people spend their 8 hour working days in the 21st century. Many people come into our office complaining of daily headaches and it has become clear that these two situations are not mutually exclusive: a day at the office can cause a headache in more ways…

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Thoracic Range of Motion

By Espinosa | June 7, 2016

When you think of how you use your back throughout the day, do the thoracic vertebrae even factor into your thoughts? Put it this way, do you ever catch yourself with your shoulders slumped forward or your upper back rounded? This is a good indicator that you may have poor thoracic mobility. The spine is…

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Let’s Get Cervical (Range of Motion)

By Espinosa | June 5, 2016

What if there was no pivot point in the neck: if it was just an immobile trunk that attached the head to the rest of the body? Every time you wanted to look up or down or to the side, it would require the coordinated effort of your entire upper body. Fortunately for most, this…

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backs

Prevention is the Best Medicine

By Espinosa | June 3, 2016

Preventing back pain: one of the most cost-effective things you can do for your life. Spines do not lend themselves to exact science: they are such complex structures, that absorb so much during their lifetime that every case is unique. If you develop through to adulthood without back pain, do not take it for granted:…

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How to add in movement little by little

By Espinosa | May 26, 2016

When it comes to preserving the health of your body, every little movement counts. Starting small is the best way to instill the habit. Once you have taught yourself an appreciation for leaving laziness behind, it is easy to spend more time moving. For example, going for a walk after dinner is a great way…

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Child’s Pose

By Espinosa | May 25, 2016

The child’s pose is a yoga stretch that provides a plethora of benefits to people suffering from chronic low back pain. Promotes circulation Calms the mind and body Stretches hips and thighs Lengthens and stretches the spine Relieves neck and back pain Releases tension that is contained within shoulders, back and chest. Yoga is synonymous…

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Paraspinal

Movement

By Espinosa | May 22, 2016

With all the attention paid to vertebrae, people often neglect the spinal muscles, who play a crucial role in spinal health. Spinal problems are often caused by decreased mobility in the surrounding muscles and often times, poor posture and biomechanics leave the muscles imbalanced. With more and more people living sedentary lifestyles, it is no…

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Thoracic Vertebrae

By Espinosa | May 22, 2016

Slumping shoulders are a common site across the forlorn landscape of 21st Century American posture habits. More jobs than ever are putting people in front of screens in poor ergonomic situations, leaving their posture and, consequently, the health of their spines at the mercy of long days spent stagnant, typing away with shoulders rounded and…

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Walk for Health’s Sake

By Espinosa | May 14, 2016

The bipedal human is a wonder to behold. But as time goes on we are walking less, choosing to commute instead of walk to work and choosing television over an evening stroll. The number one thing walking does for you: it promotes spinal balance, a cornerstone of good chiropractic health. Persistent (meaning daily) walking has…

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