Treating Mid-Back Issues – Even Scar Tissue

Many people have mid-back issues, and there are a variety of causes. The root of the problem can range from years of less-than-perfect posture in front of a computer, to the build-up of scar tissue following a mastectomy.

Fortunately, there are simple and effective ways to help relieve discomfort and regain range of motion. Yes, chiropractic helps — but ideally you’ll complement treatment with a few quick and easy exercises.

Watch Dr. Beidebach demonstrate proper technique— and then make a commitment to get started today!

Knee Health For Life — Part 2: Strengthening


Most knee problems are avoidable — if you take the time to stretch and strengthen your knees properly.

Here is Part 2 of our two-part series to help you maintain knee health — and even regain health if you’ve been suffering. The rewards for exercising only a few minutes per day can be remarkable — from an increase in mobility to help in avoiding potentially surgery-inducing injury.

Knee Health For Life — Part 1: Stretching


 

Most knee problems are avoidable — if you take the time to stretch and strengthen your knees properly.

Here is Part 1 of our two-part series to help you maintain knee health — and even regain health if you’ve been suffering. The rewards for exercising only a few minutes per day can be remarkable — from an increase in mobility to help in avoiding potentially surgery-inducing injury.

How To Take Control Of Your Own Health


Pop quiz: Who is the most important person involved in the maintenance of your health? The answer is — you.

Certainly, doctors and medical professionals can give advice, prepare a treatment program or prescribe medication, but that’s just the first step in the journey to optimum health. Advice — no matter how good it is — is only valuable if you act on that advice. No one can do that for you and, ultimately, no one has more power than you to take control of your own health.

With that in mind, here is a straightforward plan to get you started.

Quick & Easy Exercises to Ease the Pain of Arthritic Hands


For many people, osteoarthritis of the hands is something they’ve just learned to live with. But reduced ability to move your fingers and hands is something you can combat. With some quick and easy daily exercises you can stop arthritis from getting worse and possibly regain quite a bit of motion.

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“Normal” Pain vs. Common Pain

Why do we lose some movement — some “range of motion” — in our joints as we get older? Some people think it’s just a function of age. “Oh well, that’s just a part of getting old, I guess,” is a common refrain. But what is the root of the problem? Is it age, or is it neglect?Read More

How A Towel Can Save Your Shoulder


Quick and easy daily shoulder exercises are a great way to maintain your shoulder’s full range of motion. But if you’ve already lost some range of motion, you’ll need to begin a bit of rehabilitation. That’s where this easy “towel exercise” comes in — do this daily and you’re on your way to regaining shoulder health and helping to avoid future injuries and maybe even surgery!

To Reduce Stress… Breathe!

Our lives are filled with little bouts of stress all day long. The best way to combat the negative effects of stress is with physical activity — allowing you to release the natural fight or flight reaction — but that isn’t always possible. What is always possible is

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Another Great Way To Stay Healthy — Chair Lunges

The pelvis is made up of only three bones — right and left ilium and sacrum. But, like any joint, the pelvis needs movement to stay healthy. The problem is that walking does not activate the pelvis enough to really move it. The answer?

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