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Your Mother Was Wrong( and So Was I)
How many times growing up were you told not to crack your knuckles because it causes arthritis? That is not correct. Studies have shown that people who crack their knuckles statistically have less arthritis than those that don’t. Chances are your mom told you that...
Spring Cycling Safety Tips
After a really long cold and snowy winter, cyclists are chomping at the bit to get back out on the road. Along with the long cold and snowy winter comes lots and lots of potholes, and some of these are ginormous! Keep in mind these safety tips when venturing back...
But I Thought I Had a Healthy Spine…
Last month I met a new patient, an active 55 year old man (like me). For 3 months he was experiencing electric like pains in his left leg from just below his knee to the ankle. The electric sensation was random, but happened more frequently when he sat or was...
Lessons From February
February is behind us and hopefully that means the piles of snow and record cold will soon be too. We’ve seen the stresses snow and ice has put on our bodies and our homes. Our office phone has been ringing from our hurting patients who either didn’t read our...
Have You Been Cupped?
Massage Cupping is a type of therapy that uses glass or plastic cups and a vacuum pistol to create suction on the body’s surface being treated. Massage oil or cream is used to bond the suction and create a smooth glide on skin. This technique is used to lift and...
New Rules for Cholesterol Consumption
On February 10, 2015 The Washington Post published a headline that got a good amount of attention: "The U.S. government is poised to withdraw longstanding warnings about cholesterol." Every five years, the Department of Health and Human Services, along with the...
To Sit or Stand? What Desk is Best?
You read daily how bad sitting is for you, especially in front of a computer all day. It’s true, sitting is the new smoking. There are many ergonomics, or positioning, considerations that can decrease the physical stress on your body, but the truth is we were not...
So You Have Got the Flu, Now What? – Some Tips for You
January and February are peak flu season. My PCP just called me with my Flu culture results…. Bummer I have the flu, now what? What do you do after you come down with the flu? Rest, Rest, Rest! Stay home from school or work- the flu is a highly contagious virus, and...
Do I Need an Adjustment?
Several patients asked me the same question in December. How can I know if I need a chiropractic adjustment? This is an excellent question. There can be several answers based on your philosophy of health. Are you healthy if you are not in pain, or are you pro-active...
One Minute A Day To Better Health
Last January I wrote a Blog about New Year’s Resolutions: https://www.performancehealthcenter.com/make-your-new-years-resolutions-stick/ Well, this year I found a recent study that may help us “stick” with one of the most commonly started and “dropped” resolutions…...