The neuromusculoskeletal (NMSK) system plays an important role in maintaining health and independence as we age. More so, to manage chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease requires a healthy NMSK system to stay active and mobile. Yet, we know that the prevalence of NMSK conditions tend to increase with age. For example, 25% of
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Posted by Palmer College of Chiropractic In competitive sports, the difference between winning and losing is sometimes measured in microseconds. Athletes need every little bit of strength, speed and flexibility they can muster. That’s why, when injuries happen, many turn to chiropractic care rather than more invasive options for pain relief. Prescription drugs dull reaction
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AUTHOR // Michelle Parker, DC, Pathways to Family Wellness The vagus nerve is the tenth cranial nerve, and has the most extensive distribution out of all of the cranial nerves. Named for its tendency to wander, the vagus nerve acts like a central switchboard, sending out nerve impulses to and from the brain and most
read morePathways to Family Wellness Spring issue honours mothers, and to help mothers Dr Jeanne Ohm summarizes below three key insights about how chiropractic care provides an easier mothering experience. Dr Jeanne Ohm: The first key is that chiropractic care helps improve the nervous system’s ability to adapt to stress. This is vital, not only for
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March 25, 2019 Natural Health Perspectives, Whole Food Nutrition /by Dr. B.J. Hardick You’ve hit a wall. You consistently lost weight, but suddenly plateaued. Or maybe you’ve become increasingly fatigued after a strenuous workout. Perhaps you’re not building the amount of muscle you want, even though you lift heavy four times a week. Mixing up
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Rebecca Lapham-Yaun, D.C. & Katheryne Castro, D.C. Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research ~ January 17, 2019 ~ Pages 10-21 Abstract Objective: The purpose of this paper is to report the effects of chiropractic care in a 62-year-old female that presented with a chief complaint of chronic low back pain with concomitant 25.3° right convex thoracolumbar
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Scott A. Null, D.C. & Logan A. Null, D.C. Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research ~ March 4, 2019 ~ Pages 11-18 Abstract Objective: To report on the positive health outcomes of a young adult with posttraumatic epilepsy undergoing chiropractic care and review the related literature. Clinical Features: A 19-year-old male diagnosed with posttraumatic epilepsy
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Concussions can be a common form of injury, affecting between 5 and 10 percent of all athletes1. At times, symptoms of a concussion can be overlooked by players, coaches and parents; however, the reality remains that a concussion is a traumatic brain injury and should be taken seriously to prevent long-term consequences. Athletes should seek
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AUTHOR // Satya Sardonicus, D.C. What if fatigue, irritability, allergies, sensory overwhelm, learning difficulty, and frequent illness aren’t the brain doing something wrong, but actually part of an intelligent and adaptive response? Nearly half of all children in the United States are reported to currently have at least one chronic health condition, including developmental delay,
read moreMindfulness is a growing trend, especially because people are trying to deal with so many demands on their time. Jon Kabat-Zinn, professor emeritus of medicine and the creator of the Stress Reduction Clinic and the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society at the University of Massachusetts medical school, is the founder of
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