Joints are your body’s workhorses Because our joints perform the weight-bearing and shock-absorbing roles in the human body, they are among the most damaged structures due to injury and age. Osteoarthritis and osteoporosis are autoimmune conditions that cause degradation and dysfunction in the joints of the body. Most startlingly, the cartilage that has worn down…

Fighting adhesive scar tissue buildup with the Graston Technique Scar tissue is a normal and predictable part of injury recovery but it becomes problematic when adhesions begin to appear in the fascia. (What’s that you say?) The fascia is the thin layer of tissue that stretches across the entire surface of your body. These adhesions…

What is spinal stenosis? Spinal stenosis refers to narrowing of the spinal canal; most prevalent in adults over the age of 50, spinal stenosis is often instigated by arthritis which reduces the space available in between vertebrae. As it narrows, it causes pain by pinching the spinal cord and pressurizing nearby spinal nerves, among other…

Preventative healthcare is smart healthcare  I think the societal norm is for people to seek chiropractic reactively: that is, after injury. But chiropractic also has a role as a preventative healthcare provider. Bodies that receive regular chiropractic care are better at preventing injuries in the first place, as well as quicker at healing them after the…

Your back pain is unique; let’s work together to find a unique solution  At Associates in Chiropractic, we believe that the spine is a key to wellness. Because every single human movement is either effected by or has an effect in relation to the spine, there are a lot of forces conspiring to move it…

What happens to your muscles when they don’t get enough oxygen? It is quite a sad story: when, either due to not enough input (poor breathing) or not enough delivery (poor circulation), cells don’t require the oxygen they need to perform cellular respiration, they degenerate and take your muscles along with them. Furthermore, with poor…

After an injury, it is important to control the buildup of scar tissue Scar tissue is an unavoidable side effect of injury- it is a natural part of the healing process that is important for a healthy recovery. However, too much of any good thing can become bad and this is especially the case with…

Feeling great after a chiropractic adjustment? Many people feel like their greatest selves after a chiropractic adjustment. But it is important that you have not acquired superpowers. While chiropractic helps people feel less pain and more range of motion, it is important to remember that the onus is now upon you to maintain this high.…

Define: spinal instability Spinal instability is a non-medical term that describes a particular condition involving the vertebrae: essentially abnormal movement between the vertebrae. As a disc loses strength over time, whether due to lack of attention, injury or even age, the disc can become compromised and begin to bulge. As the material in the middle…

The seated human body …is a sad sight for a chiropractor to see. As we see it, sitting only does harm to the body. Sitting puts more pressure on the spine than any other position you will adopt throughout the day. As you sit, here is what happens to the structures and musculature supporting your…