by Dr. Betty Stasinos | Jul 21, 2018 | Active Health News, Acupuncture, pain-relief
For over 2000 years traditional Chinese medical providers have practiced acupuncture to treat many ailments including headaches. Most of us experience headaches from time to time and 1 in 6 people even suffer from chronic headaches. Many turn to over the counter...
by Dr. Betty Stasinos | Jun 28, 2018 | Active Health News, Chiropractic, exercise, functional-medicine
Secure a piece of elastic resistance tubing to a doorframe. Sit or stand with your elbows tucked into your sides bent at 90 degrees, forearms pointing forward. Grasp the resistance band and pull it towards you by focusing on pinching your shoulder blades together....
by Dr. Betty Stasinos | Jun 28, 2018 | Active Health News, Chiropractic, functional-medicine
A new review of more than 50 prior research studies concluded: “manipulation and mobilization are likely to reduce pain and improve function for patients with chronic low back pain. The researchers also found that “(Chiropractic) manipulation appears to produce a...
by Website Administrator | Jun 28, 2018 | Active Health News, Chiropractic, functional-medicine, pain-relief
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome causes arm pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) The term “thoracic outlet” describes an area at the base of your neck, just above your collarbone. Some important nerves and vessels pass through this outlet on...
by John Panopoulos | Jun 28, 2018 | Active Health News, Chiropractic, functional-medicine
Desk workers should periodically perform the “Brugger relief position” to help maintain good sitting posture. Here’s how to do it: Position your body at the chair’s edge, feet pointed outward. Weight should be on your legs and your abdomen should be relaxed. Tilt your...
by Website Administrator | Jun 28, 2018 | Active Health News, Chiropractic, functional-medicine, pain-relief
New Study Shows Effectiveness of Chiropractic Care in Children A new study of almost 18,000 pediatric patients found that over 8 % complained of a joint or muscle problem. We should not dismiss kid’s ongoing symptoms as “growing pains”. Many conditions will only...
