PGA golfers Tiger Woods and Padraig Harrington have used chiropractic services for years in order to improve and maintain their golfing performance. Their successes suggest a benefit of chiropractic care, but it’s hard to know if it’s because of the care or because they are world-class athletes. Can chiropractic care help the average golfer improve…
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Chiropractic Care for Triathlon Performance and Recovery
A triathlon is an athletic event incorporating back-to-back running, cycling and swimming. Triathlons exert great strain on the body, which may challenge athletes on both physical and mental levels. The extreme training a triathlete must endure can put the body under great cumulative stress, and it’s not uncommon for the athletes to suffer from a…
What is Active Release Techniques? – Chiropractor in Springfield, VA
One of the most common questions I get at my Chiropractic office in Springfield, VA is: What is Active Release Techniques and how can it help me. Today’s post is to give you a better understanding of what ART is and how it is one of the best treatments for muscle injuries, tendonitis, ligament sprains,…
Weekly Health Update – Chiropractor in Springfield, VA
Weekly Health Update Mental Attitude: Poor Eating Habits Can Cause Depression. The ingestion of trans-fats and saturated fats increase the risk of suffering depression, while ingesting olive oil appears to protect against depression. Participants with an elevated consumption of trans-fats (fats present in artificial form in industrially-produced pastries and fast food, and naturally present in…
Chiropractic Featured on the Dr. Oz Show
On the show Dr. Oz aired a segment featuring the spine and the causes of back pain. Dr. Oz explained that 80% of people experiencing back pain could benefit from visiting a chiropractor and receiving a chiropractic adjustment to the spine. On a large piece of equipment designed to represent the spine, Dr. Oz demonstrated…