Stress Relievers

Jun 17, 2025 | Health

Stress…I see it every day.  Now more than ever, I am seeing and hearing patients tell me their stress levels are higher than ever.  Patients often tell me they feel much better after each treatment, but then after a few stressful days at work or home their neck or...

Arthritis Is Not Painful*

Jun 17, 2025 | Health

Last week, a long-time patient came in with an acute flare-up of neck pain. He’s a 66-year-old landscaper who reported feeling a sharp pain in his neck after lifting a piece of equipment. The pain had persisted for several weeks, severe enough that he went to urgent...

Do You Stretch?

Feb 9, 2025 | Health

Do You Stretch? For those of you who have pets, what is the first thing they do when they get up? Yup, they stretch! Do you? Stretching is a natural and instinctive movement, yet many people neglect it in their daily routines. I am a big fan of stretching and...

Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?

Jan 8, 2025 | Dr. Tom Ball, Health

This is the time of year (colder temperatures and shorter days) that you might want to add in a daily Vitamin D supplement.  Recent statistics show that most people aren’t getting enough vitamin D to stay healthy. This is called vitamin D deficiency. It...

Pain is a Warning

Aug 11, 2024 | Chiropractic, Did you know, Healing, Health

It’s common for people to attribute their pain to aging, but this reasoning often overlooks the underlying issues. I frequently hear patients say, “I must be getting old” to explain their pain. I respond by asking if their right leg is any older than their left. If...