13 12, 2016

How Runners Can Benefit from Greenville SC Chiropractic Care

By |2020-04-13T13:47:22-04:00December 13th, 2016|Endurance Sports, FAQs, Health Tips, Most Talked About, Spinal Care Tips|Comments Off on How Runners Can Benefit from Greenville SC Chiropractic Care

Step. Ouch. Step. Ouch. Step. Ouch. Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise, and offers many benefits. It can be done anywhere, it tones the lower body, and it burns a ton of calories. Pounding the pavement over time, however, can result in injuries to the knees, ankles, and hips. Whether you run a few miles a week to keep the extra pounds off, or hoof it in several marathons a year, there is unfortunately a good chance [...]

6 12, 2016

Ergonomic Tips For Desk Work | Greenville SC Workplace Helps

By |2020-04-13T13:45:59-04:00December 6th, 2016|Back Pain, FAQs, Health Tips, Most Talked About, Spinal Care Tips|Comments Off on Ergonomic Tips For Desk Work | Greenville SC Workplace Helps

There are dangers in everyday life, from slipping in the shower to getting side swiped by the guy texting in the car next to you on Woodruff Road.  The risk doesn't end once we are safely behind our desks, because… sitting is killing us!  Workplace ergonomics often are the reason for many aches and pains. Our chiropractor Greenville, SC can help. Call 864-292-6777. Ergonomic Tips Simplified Seriously, while not really trying to commit murder, our computer, desk, office chair and keyboard are [...]

23 11, 2016

How Asthma Sufferers Can Breathe Easier With Greenville SC Chiropractic Care

By |2020-04-28T13:40:10-04:00November 23rd, 2016|Uncategorized|Comments Off on How Asthma Sufferers Can Breathe Easier With Greenville SC Chiropractic Care

Asthma is a chronic lung disease that has afflicted more people in the last 20 years than ever. Some doctors attribute the increase to dirty air, the changes in the modern diet, and lack of adequate ventilation in homes. According to the Mayo Clinic, asthma symptoms vary by individuals and may be mild, severe, or somewhere in between. Shortness of breath and tightness in the chest, along with a wheezing sound when exhaling are common asthma symptoms. Common treatments include inhalers [...]

9 11, 2016

What Our Greenville SC Chiropractic Patients Need to Know About Sitting While Working

By |2020-04-13T13:28:59-04:00November 9th, 2016|Uncategorized, Chiropractic, FAQs, Health Tips, News and Events, Spinal Care Tips|Comments Off on What Our Greenville SC Chiropractic Patients Need to Know About Sitting While Working

Sitting while working is a reality for many Americans.  Today's blog post touches on the physical challenges which the modern workplace inflicts upon our bodies. It's no secret that exercise is good for you. Many articles and books have been written and studies completed on the subject of physical fitness. However, lately it's been discussed as to whether that five mile run or spin class is really enough. Is our work environment undoing any positive effort we put into staying healthy? [...]

2 11, 2016

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Sufferers – 4 Ways Greenville SC Chiropractic Can Help!

By |2020-04-13T13:26:20-04:00November 2nd, 2016|Chiropractic, FAQs, Health Tips, Most Talked About, News and Events, Spinal Care Tips|Comments Off on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Sufferers – 4 Ways Greenville SC Chiropractic Can Help!

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a serious, painful nerve injury that affects many people in the United States. CTS occurs when the median nerve, which runs down a person's forearm to his or her hand, gets compressed in a region of the eight bones of the wrist called the carpal tunnel. This injury is frequently caused over time by repetitive motion such as assembly line work, and is the most expensive work-related injury. Symptoms of CTS include pain and numbness of the [...]

26 10, 2016

The Prevalence of Back Pain in School Kids Who Use Backpacks

By |2020-04-13T13:25:18-04:00October 26th, 2016|Back Pain, Chiropractic, Most Talked About, Spinal Care Tips|Comments Off on The Prevalence of Back Pain in School Kids Who Use Backpacks

Backpack pain is an all too common condition of school-age children.  While back pain is a known and widely-studied issue in adults, its prevalence in school-aged children has received comparatively little scientific attention. Elementary, middle, and high school students must often carry backpacks that weigh enough to cause chronic back pain, poor posture, and even decreased lung volume. I have written about this issue before, but recently, several studies reveal the truths behind childhood back pain and ways to mitigate it. [...]

18 10, 2016

5 Tips Chiropractic Patients Can Use When Choosing The Perfect Pillow

By |2020-04-13T13:23:55-04:00October 18th, 2016|Uncategorized, Chiropractic, FAQs, News and Events, Spinal Care Tips|Comments Off on 5 Tips Chiropractic Patients Can Use When Choosing The Perfect Pillow

Looking for the perfect pillow for your neck pain? Neck pain is nobody's friend, and it is definitely not an ideal sleeping companion. Pain-filled nights can leave a person dull, groggy, and not ready to face the day in the morning. Unfortunately, certain sleeping positions can further aggravate neck pain to the point it robs a person of a good night's sleep. If you suffer from neck pain, the toll it takes on deep sleep isn't news to you. What may surprise you, however, [...]

16 10, 2016

How Our Greenville Chiropractic Can Help Patients Who Suffer From Arthritis

By |2020-04-13T13:22:25-04:00October 16th, 2016|Back Pain, Chiropractic, Health Tips, Most Talked About, Spinal Care Tips|Comments Off on How Our Greenville Chiropractic Can Help Patients Who Suffer From Arthritis

Arthritis care is a hot topic in media and drug ads.  It is becoming more common for people to visit chiropractors to treat a variety of different kinds of pain. Greenville SC  chiropractic treatment provides many benefits to people who suffer from a wide variety of conditions like arthritis. In today’s article, I'll explore how Greenville SC chiropractic can help patients who suffer from arthritis and give you additional arthritis care suggestions including how to alleviate the pain that’s associated with it. What a [...]

5 10, 2016

Pokémon Go and Text Neck – 5 Things Parents Should Know

By |2020-04-13T13:20:40-04:00October 5th, 2016|Chiropractic, FAQs, Most Talked About, News and Events, Spinal Care Tips|Comments Off on Pokémon Go and Text Neck – 5 Things Parents Should Know

As a chiropractor Greenville, SC, I've written before about text neck, but the popularity of Pokémon Go among our youth made me decide to revisit the subject. I'll admit, writing a blog post about Pokémon Go seemed very strange to me. You may have noticed teens roaming the streets of Greenville, SC on weekends. They can be spotted wandering our parks, our malls, sometimes muttering at their phones, sometimes coordinating in groups. They are the Pokémon hunters, and they’re out in [...]

4 10, 2016

Cold and Flu Season? Tips to Boost Your Immune System

By |2020-04-13T13:19:12-04:00October 4th, 2016|Diet, FAQs, Health Tips, News and Events|Comments Off on Cold and Flu Season? Tips to Boost Your Immune System

Tips To Boost Your Immune System during Cold and Flu Season October begins cold and flu season. Every year at this time of the year, the CDC begins their drumbeat to promote the yearly flu shot to everyone 6 months old and older.  The CDC.gov website reports that the 2016-2017 flu vaccine will protect against only 3 types of flu viruses.  Only a few paragraphs later, the CDC states "Flu viruses are constantly changing so it's not unusual for new flu [...]