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Chiropractic care is an essential part of your child’s overall wellness. In the United States, more than 17 percent of all chiropractic patients are under the age of 18, according to the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. Of that 17 percent, nearly 8 percent are five years or younger. While it may seem that children […]
Did you get hurt during your workout? It’s time to grab the heating pad… or the ice pack… or both—who even knows! There’s a lot of confusion when it comes to using heat or cold to help treat common exercise injuries like strains, sprains, pulled muscles, shin splits, knee injuries and tenderness. Let’s put an […]
Stories of former athletes suffering with brain problems directly attributed to head trauma and multiple concussions arise every month. Documentaries and movies paint the vivid picture of exactly how these brain injuries occur and how they affect athletes, their families, and even their quality of life. Researchers who studied the brains of former athletes shared […]
When summer is drawing to a close—all parents know what this means: it’s time to get ready for back-to-school madness. The weeks before the first bell are filled with shopping for clothes and supplies, coordinating after-school babysitters or drop-off/pickup schedules and prepping kids for the next step of their education. Sounds overwhelming, right? Stress is […]
Exercise strengthens the body and builds muscle, right? Not exactly! While exercise’s end result is increased strength and muscle mass, this actually occurs during the rest and recovery phase. During a workout, you’re breaking down your body. After a workout, you enter rest and recovery and your body begins repairing the broken-down tissue, which results […]
When it comes to health and healthcare in the United States, most would agree we have many issues. Not only is the overall state of health in this country rather poor, but our system of “treating” illness, disease and injuries is focused on quick fixes, after-the-fact treatments and short-term care. The chiropractic community has set […]
Love the taste or hate it, apple cider vinegar has some pretty incredible health benefits. Made from fermented apples, research on this potent liquid has revealed promising results, including combating insulin and glucose spikes in type 2 diabetics, not to mention aiding weight loss. It can also soothe a sore throat and may relieve other […]
Heading to the great outdoors this summer? Bring along these great health and well-being camping tips from Allison Chiropractic Center for those beautiful nights spent cozied up next to a campfire. Bring along healthy snacks. It’s easy to grab bags of chips and other salty snacks to bring with you—but these will only dehydrate your campers. […]
Getting out on the course and enjoying a nice day with some friends is a lot of fun. Whether you’re a devoted golfer, a novice or somewhere in the middle, you’ve probably either experienced some lower back pain or heard of a fellow golfer with a back injury. The docs at Allison Chiropractic Center are enthusiast […]
If you’re familiar with chiropractic, you’ve likely heard the term, “subluxation.” Our doctors are trained to detect and correct subluxations in the spine, leading to improved spinal function and overall wellness. For those unfamiliar with the term or those who would like to know more, we’ve put together some simple explanations of this condition and […]