Killer Legs: Improve Your Health by Understanding Your Knees
A joint is where two or more bones meet. The ends of the bones that meet together at the joint are shaped in different ways to allow the joint to move in specific directions. Basic understanding of function and anatomy of specific joints can help you keep the joints healthier overall. Knee Health Keeping your […]
Chiropractic Healing: Say Goodbye to Headaches with Goshen Family Chiropractic
Headaches make it difficult to function. Perhaps the most frustrating part about headaches is how difficult it can be to rid yourself of them. They tend to both linger and reoccur, making life with headaches a frustrating one indeed. Are we doomed to have headache pain forever? Not if the chiropractor has anything to say […]
Power Naps: The Secret Weapon for Boosting Energy Levels
According to the Pew Research Center, as many as one-third of American adults are indulging in naps. So even if you don’t take naps yourself, you know someone who does. Power naps are meant to be less than 30 minutes long, but do they provide you with the benefits of nighttime deep sleep without impacting […]
Tackle Your Pain with Chiropractic Care This Football Season
Football at any level is a sport in which players move fast, change direction quickly, jump, throw, kick, and catch. Did we mention the contact? Yes, football players hit and get hit. It’s no surprise that injuries are so common. The most common injuries in high school football are to parts of the musculoskeletal system, […]
Achy Breaky: How Rainy Weather Might Be Causing You Pain
It’s not just in your head that you are more achy on a rainy day. The barometric pressure changes affect your joint pressure and even more so if they are subluxated. Joints are made up of fluid that has the ability to move from inside the joint cavity to outside to control the amount of […]
Neck Pain Relief with Chiropractic Adjustments | Goshen Family Chiropractic
One of the greatest benefits of chiropractic care for neck pain is pain relief without medication. A 2012 study found that spinal manipulation therapy (SMT) was more effective than medication in providing pain relief. The other benefit of chiropractic care for neck pain is that treatment may improve neck mobility and range of motion. It […]
Do you feel neck aches and back pain while waking up in the morning? The major reason behind it is spinal misalignment. You can rely on Chiropractic adjustments to solve the problem.
As experts in the musculoskeletal systems, chiropractic doctors go through years of education and training to learn how to accurately identify when the vertebrae are not in proper alignment. By applying safe, controlled, and specific forces to the joints, chiropractors can correct misalignments. Their specific techniques, called manipulations or adjustments, either return vertebrae into their […]
Fall Foods to Eat When They’re in Season
A variety of fruits and vegetables come into season in the fall. Enjoy them all in a variety of ways to reap the benefits. Pumpkin: Using actual pumpkin, or at least the seeds, provides people with tremendous health benefits. It contains fiber, potassium, and vitamins, all of which is good for the heart and body […]
September 23rd marks the first official day of fall, which means we are officially beginning our journey into autumn, no matter how warm it still is outside. As trees shed their leaves and autumn sports leagues start up, don’t forget to take care of your muscles, bones, and joints! Follow our tips to stay safe, healthy, and injury-free this season.
Keep Proper Form: Whether you’re pulling boxes of holiday decorations out of the attic, doing yard work, or washing windows, maintaining correct form is important. Keep your spine straight; lift heavy objects with your legs (don’t bend at the waist and round your back when picking up heavy items); wear appropriate shoes for physical activity; […]
Stay Hydrated: The Importance of Water After Your Chiropractic Adjustment
If you’ve ever had an Chiropractic adjustment, you’ve probably been urged to drink extra water after your visit. Sure, everyone needs to stay hydrated. But why is it important to drink extra water after an adjustment? 1. Water helps flush toxins released after your adjustment: We encounter toxins every day through our environment, food, and […]
