In this video we look at research undertaken to see how chiropractic care may help with enuresis (involuntary urination, especially by children at night). Nocturnal enuresis can cause many additional problems, such as frustration and disapproval from parents, along with low self esteem in the child, teasing from siblings, impacts on social and emotional wellbeing. A study done in 1994 found that 25% of kids had a 50% or more reduction in wet nights [...]
In this video, we look at how all of the body’s senses work and how your brain interprets them. There are millions of tiny senses in your body, located at the end of nerve cells. These sense respond to many things, like touch, chemical changes, temperature, etc. Inflammation from each sense, like sight or touch, notifies the brain that something is wrong. When your sympathetic system (pain and danger system) is constantly active due [...]
In this animation we look at what chronic pain is, and what you can do about getting rid of it. Pain is a bodily response that is supposed to help you – the brain alerts you when something is wrong, so you can fix it. However, chronic pain- pain that lasts more than 3 months, is no longer protective and informative, and is actually damaging. More than 1/3 of people with chronic pain become [...]
In this video, we explore research with aging and chiropractic care. Older adults often experience many negative problems – many older adults experience memory loss, frailty, falls, arthritis, disorders, hearing and vision impairments, and more. Despite this common downhill spiral in health, there can be a healthy aging process. Chiropractic care can be a cornerstone of maintaining healthy aging. A study done in 2014 found that older adults that regularly received chiropractic care were [...]
This video looks at whether neck pain has an impact on sensorimotor function in older people. A study determined how good older adults were with motor functions, like balance. They did this with groups that did and did not have neck pain and found that the adults with neck pain were worse are most of the tests than the group without neck pain. The researchers determined that the ‘altered information’ or the neck pain, [...]
Chronic Stress and Your Adrenals The Impacts of Chronic Stress Chronic Stress and Your Spine Stress and Interference in Your Spine Reduce Stress Through Chiropractic Care Once upon a time, a saber-tooth tiger might have wanted you for lunch. While that’s unlikely to happen today, other stressful episodes–like someone swerving into your lane on the freeway–can quickly put your body into fight-or-flight mode, gearing up for a possible attack. Your body responds identically whether you [...]
Research studies have shown that spinal function impacts brain function.
Your First Chiropractic Appointment Understanding the Spine What Is a Subluxation? Getting a Chiropractic Adjustment Visiting Your Chiropractor for Back or Neck Pain Maintaining Overall Health with Chiropractic Care Going Beyond Chiropractic: Strategies for a Healthy Life You’ve decided to see a chiropractor. Perhaps you have back or neck pain and your primary healthcare practitioner encouraged chiropractic care. Or maybe you had a friend who had great results seeing a chiropractor, and you’d like to [...]
Americans are Going to the Chiropractor Science Supports Chiropractic Care The Spine is Your Lifeline Spinal Misalignment and Chiropractic Care What to Expect During Your First Chiropractic Visit People visit chiropractors for many reasons. Maybe you have back or neck pain. Perhaps headaches sabotage many of your days, preventing you from focusing on work or family duties. Or joint aches could limit your mobility so workouts feel more painful. Chiropractic care can benefit everyone for [...]
Your Spine is Your Lifeline The Shape and Function of the Spine The Spine and Your Nervous System How the Spine Becomes Damaged The Science of Chiropractic Care for Your Spine Your body is like a science project. It is filled with cells; bones; muscles; tissues; organs; and your brain. Your spine, however, often becomes a critical but often-overlooked part of a healthy life. Consider all the many roles this vertebral structure plays in overall health. Your spine: [...]
