HIPS Oh, our poor hips. They are meant for movement yet they mostly get sat on during the day. No wonder they get cranky. I wouldn’t want to be sat on either. Are you aware that sciatica (leg pain), buttock pain, lower back pain, knee and ankle pain can be caused from hip dysfunction? The [...]
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I have been a chiropractor for almost 20 years. From day one I realized how I fit into a person’s health care team. I didn’t have all the answers and I wasn’t the end-all. Chiropractic adjustments were necessary to improve spinal function, reduce nerve irritation, and reduce muscle tightness at the spine. I have [...]
After 18 years as a successful chiropractor I have finally discovered what I believe to be the very best tool for improving the back-strength and overall health of my patients. That tool is the kettlebell – something I had never heard of until a few years ago. I have to admit that initially they intimidated me…until [...]
Benefits of the Kettlebell Swing First off, what in the world is a kettlebell? The kettlebell is a piece of exercise equipment that looks like a bowling ball with a handle. By using it in a particular way you will get your cardio and strength all in one. The foundation for all kettlebell movements is [...]
Slouched Posture I have a quick test for you. Sit in a chair in a slumped/slouched posture. Reach under the sides of the chair with both hands and pull up. Feel where there is pressure on the spine (hint: you will feel it in the lower back). Now sit upright (sit on your sit bones), [...]
