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• posted: Jul. 05, 2022
• neck pain,  neck stiffness,  spinal degeneration,  auto accident,  whiplash injury

It looks like that auto accident you had when you were a teenager is finally catching up with you. This month I had several patients who had severe pain in their neck that just happened for no apparent reason or cause, it just happened as they stated. While discussing their reviewing history, they didn't remember of any accidents in the last 10 or 20 years that they recalled. The spinal exam showed a lot of restriction and muscle spasm. After the recommendation of neck x-rays, it was determined that they had a spinal level which is typical for the fifth and sixth vertebra in the neck to have significant amount of spinal degeneration and arthritis. I asked them do you remember maybe 30 years or more ago were you may be in a small fender bender. The answer to that is oh yeah, I remember I was a teenager and was rear ended. You know, I really didn't feel any pain I was just sore for a couple days, but it just kind of went away. I said this is the accident that caused this amount of spinal degeneration in your neck and arthritis. Read More

• posted: Jul. 03, 2022
• back pain,  back injury,  back stiffness,  muscle spasm

I get asked all the time how my back just went out when I tried to pick up a paper clip or just getting the laundry out of the dryer. Well, the answer is very simple and also very complicated as well as to how your body let this happen. So here is the long and short answer. You should be able to do all these activities with ease, without difficulty and no possibility of flareups. What has occurred is that you have allowed your body to improperly adapt and compensate by doing the same thing over and over again without ever changing certain mechanics causing poor body dynamics which developed spinal dysfunction. What you've also done is allow muscular weaknesses and compensations to occur in your back muscles. This is caused by not actively stretching, exercising, changing and adapting you're normal sitting and standing postures that you have to do a continual daily basis at home and work. This weakness occurs when your body is not forced to either change, adapt or progressively improve through either an active flexibility, range of motion or resistance exercise program. Read More

• posted: Jun. 18, 2022
• Dr. Joe,  protein,  amino acids,  Algae,  superfood,  chlorophyll,  spirulina,  chlorella,  Blue green Algae,  Chlorella Growth Factor,  CGF,  Energybits

Blue green Algae is an aquatic micro vegetable organism that is been used throughout history. It is the most nutrient dense food on the planet with over 40 known nutrients with a shelf life of approximately 6 to 8 years. Spirulina has more micro nutrients and protein than any other food source on water or land. it is only until recently that the population has seen the benefits of this “Greatest Superfood on Earth” with validation by NASA and United nations. Spirulina has potential to be a food source that will help feed and nourish the world’s population. Spirulina has been shown to have his same nutrition nutritional profile and assimilation properties similar to mother’s milk. Read More

• posted: Jun. 03, 2022
• back pain,  neck pain,  chiropractic adjustments,  delayed onset soreness,  spinal adjustments,  muscle sorenes

Many people seeking help from a chiropractor are suffering from back pain or discomfort; in essence, they’re looking for that much-needed pain relief from a medical professional. But what happens when your back pain is worse after a chiropractor visit? Does that mean that the treatment didn’t work? The short answer is no. In order to understand why this happens, we need to understand what the treatment consists of when you start chiropractic care Read More

• posted: May 22, 2022
• Headache,  Stress,  migraine headache,  magnesium,  B Vitamins,  tension headache,  cluster headache,  chronic headache

Daily headaches aren't something you should have to live your life with. Top research publications have found chiropractic care can provide 50% or more relief for headaches without the risky side effects typically associated with drugs and medications. Almost everyone will experience a headache at some point in their life. Luckily, headaches are rarely life-threatening. But, for people dealing with chronic headaches; they can dramatically impact your quality of life. Read More

• posted: May 06, 2022
• Dr. Joe,  back pain,  breech baby,  breech presentation,  pregnancy,  Webster Technique,  Webster Breech Technique

For many pregnant women, aches and pains in the lower back and hips are very common. In fact, approximately 50 percent of pregnant women will experience back pain before they deliver. Luckily, relief may be just a chiropractic adjustment away. Here are some things you should know about the benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy. Read More

• posted: Apr. 22, 2022
• Dr. Joe,  constipation,  colic,  Toddler,  Infant,  Baby,  ear infections,  pediatric chiropractor,  misaligned vertebra

We can all agree that babies and children are small humans and if adults benefit from chiropractic care then so can babies and children. Chiropractors can treat babies as little as a few weeks old to older toddlers and teenagers for issues related to stomach, sleep or colic problems. It is important that people know the chiropractic care involved with children is very gentle and different for children than adults. Read More

• posted: Apr. 09, 2022
• Back pain,  Standing Desk,  Neck pain,  sitting at work

Many years ago, humans weren’t sitting at a desk all day long. But, times have changed, and we do more sitting than ever before! We’re sitting in our cars, at work, at school, at our dinner table, and on our couch. Nearly all day long, we sit. Then, we work out for a little bit, but what’s standing for an hour going to do? Not enough! As a chiropractor, many people come into my office to find relief from back and neck pain. But sometimes the reason they are in pain is because they are sitting for too many hours of the day. Read More

• posted: Mar. 20, 2022
• Dr. Joe,  Chronic health diseases,  BMI,  Alcohol,  smoking,  exercise,  sleep,  proper sleep,  health behaviors,  physical activity,  normal BMI,  healthy lifestyle

The top five health behaviors are getting regular physical activity, maintaining a normal body weight, consuming no alcohol or moderate amounts, never participating in smoking, and obtaining sufficient sleep (7-8 hours). If you partake in these health behaviors, it significantly lowers the chances of being diagnosed with a chronic illness. According to the CDC study, chronic diseases such as stroke, cancer, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease are among the most common and costly health problems in the United States. Approximately 117 million people in the United States had at least one chronic health condition in 2012. In 2010, more than 83 percent of healthcare spending in the United States was for people with at least one chronic health condition, with heart disease and stroke alone costing $315.4 billion. Read More

• posted: Mar. 02, 2022
• low back pain,  Neck pain,  mid back pain,  neuromuscular,  surgery,  back injuries,  spinal adjustments

The order of priority for treating back and neck problems should be chiropractic first, drugs second, and surgery only as a last resort. Chiropractic is one of the best ways to naturally and safely improve your overall health, with research showing that chiropractic is the best choice for patients suffering from both acute and chronic back pain and neck pain. Read More

• posted: Feb. 12, 2022
• Dr. Joe,  Whey,  Infinit Nutrition,  Casein,  delayed onset soreness,  lactic acid,  BCAA,  Glutamine,  vegetarian,  protein,  amino acids,  ovo lactovegetraian

As I continue to search for adequate protein sources for optimum heath and exercise recovery, being as though I have been an ovo lacto vegetarian for the last 30 plus years of my life. I have found a protein that helps with repair, recovery and proper immune function. Whey is the liquid material and globular proteins that is the by product of cheese production from milk. I was a bit hesitant with this because of my history with lactose and milk digestion intolerance. But with my current athletic program it has worked well and because of the lack of casein in this product, my digestion has been stable with the major allergen source in milk being from caseins. Read More

• posted: Jan. 31, 2022
• Headaches,  Dr. Joe,  Subluxation,  misalignment,  neck pain,  Fibromyalgia,  Arc of Life,  Cervical Curve,  Stiffness,  Tension Headaches,  Forward Head Posture,  TMJ

If you’re like I was, you might wonder how a chiropractor can help you improve conditions like asthma, headaches or numbness in hands. It all links back to the “Arc of Life” or natural C curve found in your neck. Adam Meade, Doctor of Chiropractic, explains that neurosurgeons refer to the curve of the cervical vertebrae the “Arc of Life” because these bones protect the brain stem which is also a passageway for spinal nerves that affect every organ and bodily function. When any one of the four natural curves (neck, mid back, low back and sacral regions) in the spine is misaligned it causes stress that affects the spinal discs, tissues and nerves. One of the most prevalent and destructive imbalances has to do with the cervical curve, the natural curve in the vertebrae of the neck. When we lose the proper curvature of the cervical and lumbar curves, we lose as much as 50% of our spinal strength. A 45-degree curve/arc gives the spinal cord the most room to function at 100%. Read More

• posted: Jan. 18, 2022
• Dr. Joe,  misalignment,  degenerative disc disease,  spinal alignment

One of the most frequently asked questions new chiropractic patients ask is “will I feel better right away?” The answer is solely based on the individual, length you had problem and the nature of their spinal issues. Many patients report feeling better right after an adjustment. Many more report feeling relaxed and flexible or “loose” after an adjustment. Sometimes people do not feel any different after their first appointment, which is completely normal. This does not mean the adjustment did not work or that nothing has changed. The normal nerve flow and neurons in the brain are newly restored/connected in your body and it can sometimes take a few days or weeks before you notice a difference or relief in the beginning of treatment. Read More

• posted: Jan. 07, 2022
• Dr. Joe,  neck strain,  neck pain,  neck stiffness,  whiplash,  autoaccident,  headache

The short answer to this question is yes, you should see a chiropractor as soon as you can after an auto accident. A minor auto accident can cause whiplash, back pain, misalignments in the spine, as well as other ailments. Receiving chiropractic care as soon as possible after an auto accident will help ease your pain and can help prevent long term complications from the injuries caused by the accident. Read More

• posted: Dec. 22, 2021
• Dr. Joe,  vegetables,  EFA,  DHA,  Pescetarian,  fruits,  Vegan,  Ovo Lacto Vegetarian,  SMASH,  Liver,  B12,  iron,  RBC

I just surpassed my 36 years of vegetarianism. There are many things that I look back at I would recommend to any young or older person who is considering being a vegetarian. Over the years, I have tried about every type of vegetarian lifestyle which included a vegan which is no animal products, Ovo Lacto vegetarian consuming eggs and cheese and now the most recent four years is being a pescatarian, which consumes fish. While they all had a specific place in my vegetarian lifestyle, I was able to learn several key aspects from all of them. So here you go… Read More

• posted: Dec. 10, 2021
• Concussion,  headaches,  whiplash,  autoaccident,  Upper cervical,  TBI,  dizziness,  rear end collisions,  Post concussion Syndrome,  high impact sports

The short answer to this question is yes, you can get a concussion without hitting your head. A concussion is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). A concussion occurs when your brain moves inside of your head and collides with the interior wall of your skull. A concussion is caused by a blow, bump or jolt that causes the brain to deform or shake inside your skull resulting in changes in the chemistry of the brain, and it could damage brain cells and impair brain function. Read More