Taking a closer look at the rapid increase in injury rates in youth basketball.
Jul 23rd, 2019
Taking a closer look at the rapid increase in injury rates in youth basketball.
The opioid epidemic has led many leading medical groups to emphasize the importance of conservative care for low back and neck pain.
Over 90% of us will experience back pain during their life. Thankfully, less than 5% will need surgery. So why are so many operations being performed? And does surgery fix a back problem?
Spinal injections often can't provide long term relief because they don't address the cause of the pain: your pinched nerve. Reducing compression and opening space for the nerve is a better strategy. Chiropractic care can help.
Migraines are considered to be a leading cause of worldwide disability.
Taking a look at the longer term benefits of staying healthy.
Does coaching movement help improve overall results?
When looking for potential quarterbacks, Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh often employs unusual tactics.
What happens if you take pain away but don’t improve the function of a joint?
On average, Americans spend 13 hours per day in a seated position.
The effect of heavy backpacks on children has been studied and debated for the last 15 years.
In May 2017, the FDA released a health bulletin urging doctors to be aware of nonpharmacologic (drug free) treatments for chronic pain.
Every Spring we see an increase in lower back injuries thanks to getting back in the garden, landscaping, running outside and just generally being more active.
1. Laughing 100 times is equivalent to 15 minutes of exercise on a stationary bicycle.
A recent article (4/11/17) published in JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) showed that chiropractic adjustments can moderately improve acute (present for less than 6 weeks) low back pain.
Just a quick review from last week – scar tissue commonly forms when a muscle gets overworked and doesn’t get enough blood flow/oxygen for an extended period of time.
The goal of this blog is to give you the information you need to ask the right questions and let a professional help you.
Just like your car, the human body needs maintenance.
Patient Info: Male, 28 years old, knee pain for 14 years in left knee and 12 years in right knee.
With winter here, the risk of slipping and falling on ice is greatly increased.
You may have heard the claim before that a chiropractic adjustment can actually improve your resistance to sickness.
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Recently there has been some criticism in the world of professional golf from members of the media and some players in regards to weight lifting for golfers
In our clinic we constantly get asked, “Can I bring my pregnant wife/sister/daughter in?”
Research can speak volumes about the successes and failures of a profession.
Disc herniations are a common source of pain and disability for many adults.
Research conducted in 2007 showed that professional football players who scored less than a 14/21 on the Functional Movement Screen were 11 times more likely to get injured during the season.
Major injuries can lead to extensive scarring, fibrous tissue, and loss of muscle function.
Today’s article is an important one and it describes a lot about how we guide our treatment plans.
We have been working with Tony for the past 3 months after he underwent surgery for a left rotator cuff tear.
For the past few months we have been teaming up with CrossFit Barrington to improve the mobility and joint mechanics of their athletes.
Welcome to ChiroFit Barrington! We are Barrington’s #1 clinic when it comes to pain, discomfort, or movement/mobility problems.
