Healthy Lifestyle

I exercise regularly. I don’t feel any aches or pains. I don’t see any need to go to the chiropractor. Sound familiar? If you’ve ever thought that to yourself, then keep reading. Your health isn’t about not being in pain, and actually has very little to do with pain. Chiropractic, though effective as a natural pain relief tool, has far greater benefits for your health and wellness than just relieving back pain. It’s also great for regular healthcare.

If the hustle and bustle of the city keeps calling your name and you don't always have the time to escape to the countryside, you are probably aware of how difficult it is to get away from technology. No matter where you look, there it is. And even though technology makes our lives easier in a lot of ways, it can also be time-consuming and cause issues with both our health and relationships. It doesn't matter if your tweeting, texting, chatting, or gaming, the seemingly innocent time you spend on your phone can be addicting.

If you’ve been following our blogs, you already know how important it is to stretch and strengthen your body, particularly your core. When you have a strong core, you have an excellent foundation for a healthy spine. To maintain that strength and support, you have to be on the lookout for injuries from overuse. Here are our tips to avoid them:

Summer is in full swing, and that means camping trips are too. Camping means pitching a tent, sleeping under the stars, and making s'mores, but you don't have to be an Eagle Scout to know there's more to it than that. Besides preparing your food supplies and first aid kit, you can also prepare your body and our tips can help.

For most people, doctor's appointments are only made when they are feeling unwell. It is a relatively new practice for people to schedule a doctor's appointment when they are feeling just fine. Many people want to reach optimal health, and so an increasing number of people are regularly visiting their chiropractor. These regular chiropractic adjustments are to stay well, not just relieve back pain!

For this week's article, we've got a guest blogger! The experts at The Sleep Help Institute are sharing the scoop on the link between back pain and sleep deprivation, and how to overcome it.