by John Panopoulos | Oct 29, 2018 | Active Health News, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, exercise, pain-relief
Whether you are a professional athlete or weekend warrior, your enjoyment of sports and other athletic activities can be diminished by a painful injury, often repetitive in nature. After the initial treatment of rest, ice/heat therapy, anti-inflammatory pain relievers...
by John Panopoulos | Oct 16, 2018 | Active Health News, Chiropractic, exercise, pain-relief
A Rotator Cuff Tear is a Common Injury If you play sports like baseball or tennis, or if you have a job with repetitive arm motions, you may experience a rotator cuff tear at some point in your life. Your rotator cuff is not a singular muscle, it’s a group of...
by Dr. Betty Stasinos | Oct 16, 2018 | Active Health News, Chiropractic, functional-medicine, pain-relief
You’re not alone. According the the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 76% of pregnant women will experience back pain. The risk increases as your fetus grows and if you had a prior history of back pain. Our office provides safe and effective non-drug options for...
by Dr. Betty Stasinos | Oct 15, 2018 | Active Health News, Chiropractic, pain-relief
Enter and Exit Your Vehicle with Less Pain Entering and exiting your vehicle is a potential risky activity for low back pain sufferers. Follow these tips to limit problems: To enter the vehicle, open the door and stand with your back to the seat, legs close to the...
by John Panopoulos | Oct 15, 2018 | Active Health News, Chiropractic, functional-medicine, pain-relief
Inactivity is the biggest threat to workstation users. To stay active, take a 20-second break every 20 minutes: Micro-activities include standing, brisk walking, moving your head in a “plus sign” fashion, or stretching with one of the following exercises. (See also...
by John Panopoulos | Oct 1, 2018 | Active Health News, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, pain-relief
More than 20 million people suffer from osteoarthritis in the United States alone. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, and is a “wear-and-tear” type problem caused by the breakdown of cartilage cushioning the joint. It is usually associated with...