Playing any type of sport can take a toll on one’s body. In order to perform at one’s peak, it is important to keep the spine in proper alignment. It can make the difference between winning and losing. It can also mean the difference between enduring a back injury or walking off the field pain-free. The NUCCA technique, performed by many upper cervical chiropractors, is a key component to having a healthy neck and [Read More]
Chiropractic care helps give a team and its athletes a competitive advantage in whatever sport they participate in. Specifically, it helps enhance endurance levels, assists in the recovery from many structural injuries, and helps overall peak performance. A recent study showed that athletes receiving Chiropractic spinal adjustments significantly increased their vertical jump height. There are many professional basketball players who have mentioned chiropractic care during their interviews. John Stockton played 19 seasons in the NBA [Read More]
Fighting Cerebral Palsy: A Case Study Cerebral palsy was the condition involved in case study conducted by Dr. William Amalu. The study involved the story of a 5-year-old boy who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, chronic ear infections, blindness, and was having up to 30 seizures a day. He was confined to a wheelchair and was unable to communicate and interact with others properly. Upon examination by an upper cervical chiropractor, it was determined [Read More]
Defining Whiplash If you were recently in a car accident, you might feel fine, but you should not assume that your lack of pain means the impact did not cause underlying issues. The collision most likely caused a rapid movement of your neck much like when someone cracks a whip. Of course, that is why this rapid movement gets the name Whiplash. Your neck is only meant to move so far in any direction, and [Read More]
Does Your Back Hurt? If you have back pain you know how debilitating it can be. Back pain is extremely common with 80% of people experiencing back pain at some point in their lives. In fact, back pain is now the single leading cause of disability worldwide. So if you have back pain, what can you do about it? Well, here are 5 simple steps to help you conquer that nagging back injury. Clean up [Read More]
Brain Abnormalities Similar in Concussions and Alzheimer's disease Science Codex is reporting that a new study published in the Journal Radiology is showing similar brain abnormalities between mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), also known as concussions and those found in early Alzheimer's dementia. "Findings of MTBI bear a striking resemblance to those seen in early Alzheimer's dementia," said the study's lead author, Saeed Fakhran, M.D., assistant professor of radiology in the Division of Neuroradiology at the [Read More]
What is the Vagus Nerve (CN X)? What is the Vagus nerve (CN X)? The vagus nerve controls many crucial bodily functions, including mood, immune response, digestion, and heart rate. It establishes one of the connections between the brain and the gastrointestinal tract and sends information about the state of the internal organs to the brain. Colic could be associated with subluxations or spinal nerve interference, particularly in the region of the [Read More]