Entries from February 2010

Take Charge of Your Own Health!

Written by thedoc on February 17, 2010 in Uncategorized

Your health is priceless!  Chiropractic Care is awesome.  Part of its beauty and appeal is that it puts the power of your health back into your hands.  Becoming more aware and learning about your spinal health and posture can help you understand how to care for your spine and optimize your health.
Simple ergonomic tips can [...]

Specific Spinal Isometric Exercise Program

Written by thedoc on February 8, 2010 in Uncategorized

Information from Joshua Woggon.
Core Muscles provide spinal stability.  Most exercises, such as the ones typically performed in a health gym, do not work the core muscles.  ”Isotonic” means with motion.  Isotonic exercises, such as lifting weights, do not affect the core muscles responsible for improving your posture.
“Isometric” means without motion.  Isometric exercises are performed against [...]

Posture is the window to the spine

Written by thedoc on February 3, 2010 in Uncategorized

“Posture affects and moderated every physiologic function from breathing to hormonal production.  Spinal pain, headache, mood, blood pressure, pulse and lung capacity are among the functions most easily influenced by posture.”- American Journal of Pain Management
Poor posture affects over 100 joints, dozens of muscles, including all core muscles.  Poor posture diminishes lung capacity as the [...]