Heat and cold are the two most common types of noninvasive and nonaddictive pain-relief therapies for muscle and joint pain. Which one you use depends on whether the pain is new or recurring. In general, a new injury will cause inflammation and possibly swelling. Ice will decrease the blood flow… Read More about “When to Use Hot and Cold Therapy”
As you lace up your old gardening shoes and head out to the yard, do you think of stretching before you pull on your gloves and get to work? Most gardeners don’t, which is why according to the Ontario Chiropractic Association, “gardening is the most common source of back and… Read More about “Prep your body — the most important garden tool of all”
Our bodies are negatively impacted from long periods of sitting or inactivity. In addition, most people do not maintain proper posture while using a computer, driving, watching television, walking standing, etc. Poor posture arises for two main reasons: Tight Tonic Muscles – your tonic muscles are responsible for holding your… Read More about “Improve Your Posture. Improve Your Health with Posture Medic”
Magnesium is crucial for our bodies. It’s used by every cell to build proteins, repair DNA, and provide energy. It’s estimated to be used in over 350 different biochemical reactions! Magnesium has what is takes to build our bones, relax our muscles and calm our mind. But why Magnesium Glycinate? By… Read More about “Why Magnesium Glycinate is better than just Magnesium.”
Grades 1 & 2 People injured in car crashes sometimes experience a strain of the neck muscles and surrounding soft tissue, known commonly as whiplash. This injury often occurs when a vehicle is hit from the rear or the side, causing a sharp and sudden movement of the head and… Read More about “Getting the Facts about Whiplash”
All your life you have been told to “stand and sit up straight.” Fortunately, your mother knew exactly what she was taking about. Unfortunately, because of the era we live in and the modern technology that has become such a huge part of our lives, this statement has become even… Read More about “Posture is the Window to the Spine”
Minor Infections picked up in daycare may keep kids from developing the disease. Here’s why It’s called the “Hygiene Hypothesis,” and researchers invoke it to try to explain why the number of children who develop asthma has grown so dramatically over the past three decades. Bolstered by a handful of… Read More about “Bugging Asthma”
Plant and Rake Without the Ache Gardening is a great way to stay active and have fun in the sun. But many Canadians sustain injuries that can be easily prevented with a little know-how. The right moves Use the right moves to lighten the load on your back. Kneel, don’t… Read More about “Get Set to Garden”
As we age, our risk for hypertension rises. By age 75, about 41 percent of men and 54 percent of woman have high blood pressure. That’s why preventing the disease is so important. The first step is to follow a healthy diet. For years doctors have been telling patients to… Read More about “Prevention: Making Lifestyle Changes”
We usually see our body as a collection of many parts like arms, legs, trunk and head; simple components connected together. From this viewpoint, it may be difficult to imagine that the human body consists of over 70 trillion cells, spaces between the cells, and body fluids, all contained within… Read More about “The Magnificent Human Body!”
The Village Chiropractic Clinic consists of a group of knowledgeable, and friendly professionals that have worked as a team to help me obtain and maintain my optimal health goal through chiropractic and massage therapy.
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