Numbness, especially in your extremities, can be distressing because we depend so much on our hands and feet. When they don’t work as we expect, we limit our pace of life or curtail activities altogether. Obvious symptoms are loss of or significantly diminished sensation in affected bodily areas. Causes of numbness are many and various, including: Arthritis Injuries (e.g., broken [...]
Dizziness is a common complaint heard by doctors and emergency rooms. There are a variety of descriptions people use, including: The room is spinning uncontrollably around them They feel like they are going to black out They feel “wobbly” when walking Your neck is involved in a lot of important duties, including keeping you upright and in balance. Balance involves [...]
Which came first, stress or carpal tunnel syndrome? While stressed we tend to assume a tense posture, slumped forward, tight jaw and hunched shoulders. Such tense and awkward postures repeated often can result in carpal tunnel symptoms. Of course, carpal tunnel pain is quite stressful in and of itself. One of the best ways to heal carpal tunnel syndrome is [...]
6 Myths About Stress 1. Stress is the same for everybody. What is stressful for one person may not bother someone else. 2. Stress is always bad for you. Stress can motivate you into action; such as improving nutrition after hearing you are at risk for heart disease. 3. Stress is everywhere, so you can't do anything about it. You [...]
At least 70 percent of America's 30 million elementary school students use computers, according to a recent New York Times article. As a result of this increased usage, doctors of chiropractic are treating more young patients suffering from the effects of working at computer stations that are either designed for adults or poorly designed for children. Many children are already [...]
Guide To 8-15 Minutes of Foam Rolling Foam rolling utilizes a technique called Self-Myofascial Release (SMR). Muscles contain a proprioceptor called the Golgi Tendon Organ. The GTO is responsible for saving us from a lot of injuries. When a muscle is activated to the point of near injury, the GTO reflex sends a message to shut the muscle down. Without getting too complicated, the pressure [...]
Want a way to reduce your risk of heart disease? Prevent osteoporosis? Control your heart rate and improve your circulation? Overcome depression? It's as simple as putting one foot in front of the other. Performed daily, a brisk walk can provide all of these health benefits and more.
Exercise your imagination frequently. Stay in touch with the child within. Adopt an attitude of playfulness. Humor and pleasure can be tremendous stress buffers. Open yourself to chance: Some choices take you exactly where you need to go; others take you by surprise. Let them. All we have is the integrity of this moment, and the calm that comes from trusting [...]
If you are like most people you spend most of the day either sitting at an office desk, sitting in traffic or watching television on the couch for hours at a time. If it ever crossed your mind that these sedentary activities might not be good for your overall health, then you are right. Numerous research studies show that sitting for [...]
Abandon those high heels ladies! Wearing high-heeled shoes leads to abnormal body posture. Due to the missing rolling motion of the heel of the foot to the ball of the foot, an unatural pelvis position follows that is then transferred to the lumbar spine inducing a hollow back. As a result, the intervertebral discs have to absorb the increased pressure [...]
