Here’s a great exercise for sciatica, or pain due due to nerve tension or even muscle/fascial tension throughout the leg. It’s known as “nerve flossing.” What we’re doing is actually mobilizing, or flossing the nerve structures so that they can more easily move or glide through the connective
Read moreMyth 1: Chiropractic Care is Dangerous A study from Johns Hopkins showed that there are over 250,000 deaths a year from medical errors, with numbers even estimated to be much higher. So over a quarter million deaths alone are from medical errors. This is actually the THIRD leading
Read moreOsteoporosis is a major health concern and is unfortunately on the rise. We often think of calcium deficiency as a cause, and this can certainly play a role, especially if you’re not getting enough in you diet or if you have digestive problems and cannot absorb it properly.
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Read moreA new study has linked Ibuprofen use to male infertility and impaired testicle function. The study was published this week in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy Of Sciences and has since been featured on major news networks such as CNN and CBS. Ibuprofen is a type
Read moreRobert Inesta, DC, L.Ac, CFMP, CCSP This is a true story that I hope inspires you to take action. A few weeks ago I was at a friend’s birthday dinner with my family. A lady sitting at the far end of my table suddenly stood up holding her
Read moreIf you suffer from any of the following: chronic pain, fatigue, depression, digestive issues, memory loss, or are over-weight, chances are you are inflamed. We often hear about inflammation, inflammatory and anti-inflammatory diets. But what does it all mean? Inflammation gets a bad rap but it is actually
Read morePain is an alarm system designed to alert us of potential danger or damage in our tissues. If pain is not addressed properly in the beginning it can become a serious problem. Pain is considered chronic after being present consistently for at least three months. You can actually
Read moreThis exercise helps to mobilize the median nerve, along with the soft tissues of the upper extremities and cervical spine. This is known as “nerve flossing”. The median nerve is the nerve involved in carpal tunnel syndrome. Doing this regularly can help to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome and
Read moreCarpal Tunnel Syndrome is an entrapment of the median nerve at the carpal tunnel in the wrist. Nerve entrapment is often referred to as a “pinched nerve.” Symptoms include tingling, numbness or pain in the hand, specifically in the palm, thumb, index or middle fingers. In more severe
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