Tight hips are symptomatic of a sit-heavy lifestyle The more we sit, the tighter our hip flexors become. This group of five muscles connects the femur to the pelvis and forms a crucial connection between the upper and lower body. As we sit, the hip flexors remain overly-contracted and lose their flexibility. Over time, the…

Commutes take a toll on the spine Depending on who you are, and where you are, you may represent the average commuter in the Teaneck, NJ area, who spends 55 minutes per day commuting. With an average commute time of 55 minutes, Teaneck ranked 5th highest on the list, which considered towns and cities with…

Sitting all day is unnatural Humans weren’t made to just sit. We were made to stand, to walk, run, jump, twist, turn, bend, lay down, roll, crawl, climb, squat, and maybe, for a few minutes a day, to sit. But at a certain point in (very recent) history, our jobs became seated, our entertainment became…

One of the greatest challenges facing seniors is mobility Starting during our thirties, all of us begin to lose bone and muscle mass. The rate at which this loss occurs is affected by many factors including level of activity, adherence to strength training, and diet. But after age 60, the rate of loss ramps up…

When we devise our fitness routines, it’s important to populate our workouts with exercises we find engaging. You might be wondering which is a more beneficial pursuit, running or biking, when the correct answer is likely both! Running might put a little more impact on your body, but stretching and seeing your local chiropractor can…

Did you know that maintaining your spine is an active process? It’s more important than you think to stay on track with your spine health, and Associates in Chiropractic Family Health and Wellness Center P.A. goes over a few ways to do so below. Build a Yoga Routine Yoga is a great way to relieve…

Many folks might think of chiropractic treatment as a thing that mostly just benefits the elderly or those who experience chronic back pain, back injury, or neck pain/neck injury. However, chiropractic adjustments have been shown to benefit patients in everyday life and help them avoid future injury. It’s no secret that many professional athletes pursue…

Think of your spine as a canal made up of vertebrae as well as rubbery discs that are stacked on top of each other. Your spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that runs down the length of your spinal canal. Problems can occur to your spinal canal due to everyday activity and wear and…

Some of us might consider “self care” to be sitting on the couch all day eating ice cream and binge-watching our favorite television shows. However, there are better ways to reflect, recharge, and reset in the face of a hectic schedule. Below, Associates in Chiropractic Family Health & Wellness Center goes over a few ways…

In our ever-changing and fast-moving world, it’s common for people to get bogged down and spend a ton of energy in unnecessary areas. Even seemingly simple actions like driving to work can take a lot of our brain battery. That’s why it’s important to fuel and strengthen your mind each day. Below, Associates in Chiropractic…