Our Thoughts of the Week

Why Heavy Backpacks Contribute To Back Pain There are many reasons why heavy backpacks can contribute to back pain, but chief among them is the significant, and uneven load they place on the spine. Because backpacks are so heavy, they can cause children to change their spinal position. This can place a tremendous amount of […]

Eating organic is an obvious choice for the health-minded individual.  Hormones, pesticides, and herbicides all have short and long-term negative effects on the human body.  Being selective allows us to reduce the likelihood of those consequences.  Thus limiting our subsequent exposure to the need for medications and medical interventions. Chiropractic is like organic healthcare. Choosing […]

What do we labor for? We often think of labor as the work we do.  For our boss, around the house, to pay the bills.  But is this why we labor? The Book of James and Colossians each talks about laboring for the Lord rather than our own selfish needs.  Yes, we need shelter, food, […]

There are a wide variety of issues that could impact the back and buttocks, and one of them is called piriformis syndrome. This is a condition that can have a significant impact on your overall quality of life. The piriformis muscle can irritate nerves in the nearby area, leading to significant pain and numbness, particularly […]

If you want to take care of your musculoskeletal system, you must make sure that you take care of your back. One of the most important parts of your back is your spinal column, which is made up of multiple small bones called vertebrae. The vertebrae are separated by small spinal discs. Over time, these […]

One thing I like about late summer nights is sitting by a fire as the night air begins to cool. I like the cool crispness of the air while sitting with my feet next to a crackling fire with some friends.  It creates an energy flow that I can feel within my body.  I breathe […]