23 August 2022

Tips for Tight Hips

Here’s a few tips for tight hips. The following stretches are effective for relieving tight hips or hip pain.  Sitting throughout the days, weeks, months and years causes increased tightness in the hips.  One of the first ways to relieve hip tension is to stand up and MOVE around more often throughout the day.  Set...
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17 August 2022

Neck/Upper Back Tension Relief Stretches

Here’s a series of neck/upper back tension relief stretches that are easy to perform seated. These stretches are effective at reducing neck and upper back tension especially if you’re working at a computer for many hours during the day. How to perform neck/upper back tension relief stretches properly Start by sitting on your right hand....
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16 August 2022

Bruegger’s Relief Position

Bruegger’s Relief Position is a great exercise to relieve tension in your neck and upper back and to also help prevent rounded shoulders. This exercise should be done several times daily, ideally once every hour especially if you sit a lot at a computer. How To Perform Properly To perform Bruegger’s Relief Position, stand up...
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13 August 2018

Sports Related Injuries

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, nearly 30 million children ages 5-14 participate in organized sports, and more than 3.5 million receive medical treatment each year for sports related injuries. (1) Types of Sports Related Injuries Sprains/Strains Sprains and strains are the most common types of sports related injuries sustained. (2) Sprains occur when...
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30 July 2018

Personal Injury Revisited

As a chiropractor dealing with personal injury claims, I try to keep everyone updated on Florida Personal Injury Protection (PIP) laws. I’ve been advocating the significance of the 14 day rule since its inception and the importance of receiving an Emergency Medical Condition (EMC) diagnosis if you are injured in a motor vehicle accident and...
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24 October 2013

Treatment of Lower Crossed Syndrome

Lower Crossed Syndrome; Revisited Let’s look back at Lower Crossed Syndrome and review some important facts. Each year, millions of people suffer from a condition known as Lower Crossed Syndrome (LCS). Sedentary lifestyles, excessive hours working at a desk or computer, postural changes and even improper weightlifting can lead to LCS. Lower Crossed Syndrome occurs...
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09 October 2013

Repetitive Overuse Injuries In Musicians (Part I)

The road to becoming an accomplished musician requires thousands of hours of practice, repetition and conditioning of muscles specific to the instrument played. It is common for musicians to exhibit an inability to relax while playing, especially when learning a new phrase or trill. The repetitive nature of playing an intricate part in a tensed...
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24 September 2013

Lower Crossed Syndrome (Part I)

Lower Crossed Syndrome Each year, millions of people suffer from a condition known as Lower Crossed Syndrome (LCS). Sedentary lifestyles, excessive hours working at a desk or computer, postural changes and even improper weightlifting can lead to LCS. Lower Crossed Syndrome occurs when there is muscular imbalance in the low back, legs, buttocks and the...
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13 September 2013

Upper Crossed Syndrome Treatment

Upper Crossed Syndrome; Revisited Let’s take a look at UCS and review some important facts. Each year, millions of people suffer from a condition known as Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS). Sedentary lifestyles, excessive hours working at a desk or computer, texting, postural changes and even improper weightlifting can lead to UCS. Upper Crossed Syndrome occurs...
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30 July 2013

Upper Crossed Syndrome (Part I)

Upper Crossed Syndrome Each year, millions of people suffer from a condition known as Upper Crossed Syndrome (UCS). Sedentary lifestyles, excessive hours working at a desk or computer, texting, postural changes and even improper weightlifting can lead to UCS. Upper Crossed Syndrome occurs when there is muscular imbalance in the neck, shoulder region and upper...
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04 June 2013

PUT THE SODA DOWN!!!

Soda Epidemic You’ve been working in the yard in the summer heat. You’re thirsty, really in need of a boost and for sure dehydrated. You run inside, open the fridge and grab an ice cold……….soda? Pop as we call it in Buffalo. Regardless of what it’s called, it’s garbage. 10 teaspoons of sugar per can,...
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10 May 2013

Got Fiber?

Dietary Fiber Most Americans consume diets that are grossly deficient in fiber. Most nutritionists recommend consuming 25 to 40 grams of fiber per day. The average American consumes 10 to 15 grams. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), dietary fiber is defined as the edible parts of plants or analogous carbohydrates that are resistant...
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25 April 2013

Why You Need Magnesium In Your Diet

What is Magnesium? Magnesium is a mineral. Abundantly found in nature, it is also contained within the bones and muscles of your body. Some refer to it as the “Miracle Mineral.” Magnesium is an essential nutrient involved in hundreds of enzyme related reactions and is believed to be beneficial in fighting an array of illnesses....
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14 March 2013

Why Green Drinks?

Soils Not So Green Obtaining adequate nutrition from food is a thing of the past. Our soils are depleted of important minerals, therefore our crops are growing with little to no nutritional value. For example, the presence of Vitamin A has decreased from 41.1 to 100% in 6 items tracked, apple, banana, broccoli, onion, potato,...
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28 February 2013

Is Your Psoas The Cause Of Your Back Pain?

The Leading Cause Of Pain What is pain? Pain is physical suffering or distress due to bodily harm/injury or emotional events. According to the National Institute of Health, 1.5 billion people worldwide suffer from chronic pain. The United States spends $500-600 billion a year on pain management. The leading cause of pain reported is back...
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26 February 2013

How Does The New Florida PIP Law Affect You?

New PIP Law Did you know that the Florida Automobile No-Fault Insurance Law has changed effective January 1, 2013? According to the new Florida PIP law, each individual is still required to carry $10,000 in Personal Injury Protection, however, if you are in an accident and require medical intervention, you are not entitled to using...
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