The Benefits of Localized Cryotherapy for Athletes

By now, you’ve probably heard about the numerous benefits that whole body cryotherapy offers, but you may not know about those offered by its popular, highly specific counterpart, localized cryotherapy. Cryotherapy is becoming popular among athletes and in sports medicine because of its numerous benefits compared to “traditional” recovery methods like ice baths and massages. […]

5 Benefits of Massage Therapy for Athletes (Other Than Relaxation)

Usually, when the phrase “massage therapy” comes to mind, the first thing you think about is relaxation. But the truth is that there are many more benefits to massage, especially for athletes. Read on for a list of the top ways that massage therapy can help athletes. 5 Benefits of Massage Therapy for Athletes (Other […]

How to Prevent and Treat Shin Splints

Shin splints, or Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome, is a pain that is experienced along the shin bone that can occur for many different reasons but most commonly by running. It comes on due to repeated stress along the attachment of where the muscles from the foot and ankle attach to the bone. The repeated microtraumas […]

What to Look for in a Mattress and Pillow to Prevent Back Pain

Did you know that 80 percent of people experience back pain in their lifetime? If an ice pack, hot pad, or change of your exercise routine isn’t alleviating your back pain, it might be time to look at other treatment measures. That also means checking out your bed to see if it’s the underlying cause […]

Proper Snow Shoveling Technique to Prevent Lower Back Pain and Injuries

One of the most common reasons that people come to the chiropractor in the winter is back pain, and you might be surprised at what causes it: shoveling snow out of the driveway or off the sidewalk! While it’s important to keep walking areas snow-free to prevent slips and falls, it’s also important to take […]