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Why choose Chiropractic? According to the latest annual Gallup-Palmer report, 52% of people who saw a chiropractor for their neck and back pain said 'this health care professional provides the most effective treatment for my pain.' as opposed to 42% who saw a physical therapist and 23% who saw a medical doctor. 90% of people who preferred chiropractors did so for how their DCs listen to patient concerns and questions, provide convenient access to care, and spend the right amount of time to treat their patient's needs. Want to know more? Check out the article for yourself! https://www.dynamicchiropractic.com/digital/index.php

This just in! Walking may be the easiest way of maintaining a good standard of health. In the latest article by the American Chiropractic Association, walking just 12 minutes every other day can offer important health benefits. But in order to increase your longevity, try to walk for up to 30 minutes, five days per week. Experts generally agree that to be considered active, adults should try to take 10,000 steps each day. The Surgeon General recommends at least 30 to 45 minutes of physical activity daily. https://www.acatoday.org//Health-Wellness-Informat/Walking

Are you suffering from sleep deprivation? Sleep deprivation can increase risk of heart attacks, strokes, high blood pressure, altered sugar metabolism, and heightened stress levels. One of the most mentioned benefits of chiropractic care from patients is the ability to sleep better and longer and with less pain after being treated. See your chiropractor to help with your back and neck pain which in turn can help you get a better night’s sleep.

The leaves have begun to fall and with them comes the annual chore of raking leaves. This is a reminder from your friendly neighborhood chiropractor how to keep your back and joints healthy throughout the task.

Chiropractic back to school tips! In a new and disturbing trend, young children are suffering from back pain much earlier than previous generations, and the use of overweight backpacks is a contributing factor, according to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). Here's how to pick the right back pack to keep your kid healthy!

What is Sciatica? Everyone's heard the term thrown around on the tv and in doctors' offices but what you might no know is that Doctors of Chiropractic medicine regularly treat sciatica. Sciatica is pain that originates in the low back or buttock that travels into one or both legs. There is a common misconception that sciatica is it's own disorder when in fact, sciatica is caused by spinal compression. Here is where Chiropractic shines! To learn more about how chiropractic can help with sciatica, book an appointment or check out the link below.

Do you need a chiropractic assessment? When evaluating a condition a chiropractor will take a thorough history of when your problem started. Then pain drawing is used to show where and what kind of pain you have such as numbness, tingling, weakness, and sharpness. Follow up questions are asked such as, what makes the pain worse and what helps bring relief? A pain scale can be utilized to rate it on a scale of 10. Your range of motion and posture will be assessed and x-rays can be utilized to help determine the state of your spine. These tools help doctors of chiropractic accurately assess your condition and decide what type of treatment plan should be set up for you. Stop in if you think you need a chiropractic evaluation!

What is Chiropractic? This the most commonly asked question by new patients, and now, with a little help from Dr. Pearce's Alma Mater, we have an easy answer! https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=VqT-ZpGNh8Q

Are you or someone you know expecting? One of the most common complaints during pregnancy is back pain. Sciatic pain is also sometimes experienced during pregnancy. Chiropractic is a safe, drug free choice for treatment of low back pain and sciatic pain during pregnancy. Chiropractic can help women reduce their musculoskeletal discomfort or pain and allow them to continue to exercise during their pregnancy as recommended by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. It’s guidelines recommend 30 minutes of moderate-intensity every day during pregnancy for healthy women. Please check with your OB-GYN to make sure that this exercise recommendation is safe for you and your baby.

A forward head posture is pretty common in today's society but it can cause serious harm if left unchecked. Poor posture can cause fatigue of neck muscles and ligaments, increase in migranes, poor balance, vertigo, shoulder pain,osteoarthritis, limited range of motion, and misaligned vertebra. No need to worry though, Chiropractic care and postural exercises can improve or eliminate forward head posture saving you pain and money.

Even at 6mph, a simple fender bender can leave you with whip lash and lasting neck pain. Injury occurs when the head and neck are extended backwards and then rebound forward causing spinal compression. It is highly reccommended to visit a chiropractor after any car collision, no matter how small, to prevent lasting harm.

Sign The Petition for Medicare Equality! The National Medicare Equality Petition will raise awareness of how the current Medicare system shortchanges seniors who want and need the essential services provided by doctors of chiropractic (DCs) to stay healthy, pain free and mobile, and how DCs can be a part of the solution for what ails the U.S. health care system. https://www.acatoday.org/equality/doctors

Grandma May need an adjustment after that fight. Luckily Chiropractic is here to help!

The American College of Physicians (ACP) recommends using non-invasive, non-drug treatments for low back pain, directly citing Chiropractic treatment. "The Chiropractic profession has long advocated for doctors and patients to use a more conservative approach to treating low back pain. These new guidelines by the ACP support a growing body of research as well as increasing recognition in the healthcare community regarding the value and effectiveness of non-drug approaches, su...ch as spinal manipulation, for acute and chronic low back pain." ACP's guidelines, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine state that patients should move on to medicines such as ibuprofen or muscle relaxants ONLY if alternative treatment is ineffective, and prescription opioids should be a last resort as their risk of addiction and overdose out weighs their benefits.