Chiropractic Archives

Nutrients That Support Relaxation

Published by Shannon Ford OT/L, IMP-2M | October 19, 2020

Nutrients That Support Relaxation Each day, stress follows us around. We may not even realize it but when we’re stressed, our muscles get tight. These unnecessary contractions of the muscle when we are in tense or stressful situations prevent us from simple processes such as breathing normally; not to mention, this promotes harmful free radical presence. Aside from consistent chiropractic treatments, you can support heathy length-tension relationships in the muscle tissue with the right nutrients….
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Vitamin B for Nerve Pain

Published by Dr. C.J. DeFabio, D.C. | July 20, 2020

Vitamin B for Nerve Pain Adequate levels of B vitamins are essential to support the health and normal function of the nerves in our bodies. Vitamin B is so remarkably important to our nerves that research shows that supplementing with specific B vitamins can help support the healing of nerves if they become injured from trauma or in particular diseases. In particular, vitamins B1, B6, and B12 have been shown not only to support healthy…
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Nerve Flossing

Published by Dr. C.J. DeFabio, D.C. | July 11, 2020

‘Nerve flossing,’ what’s that? Our chiropractic physicians use a variety of physical medicine modalities to help get you out of pain and to return to a full restoration of activity and health. Often many of the conditions our providers treat include injuries to nerves, joints, or muscles. For our patients experiencing certain types of nerve injuries, our providers may incorporate specific neurodynamic techniques, colloquially known as ‘nerve flossing’ exercises, as part of their treatment. Nerve…
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Why Does “Cracking” My Joints Feel So Good and Other Joint “Cracking” Questions Answered

Published by Dr. C.J. DeFabio, D.C. | June 15, 2020

Cracking My Joints Feels So Good It’s true, “cracking” your joints can feel great, what’s up with that? It’s such a common question; we get it at the office almost every day. Many people have experienced that chiropractic adjustments, aka a chiropractor “cracking” your joints, whether it’s your fingers, back, or neck, can feel great. When a chiropractor adjusts you and you hear your joints’ crack’, that sound is a sign that your joints are…
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Meditation for Pain: What Does the Science Say?

Published by Dr. C.J. DeFabio, D.C. | May 18, 2020

Meditation for Pain: What Does the Science Say? The practice of meditation has been around for thousands of years, but it’s only within the last few decades that it has exploded in popularity. Meditation has become a normal daily practice for stress management and overall wellness. What’s more, recent studies are suggesting that it might also play an important role in pain management. With over 11% of the U.S. population suffering from chronic pain, according…
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CHIROPRACTIC

Nutrients That Support Relaxation

Vitamin B for Nerve Pain

Nerve Flossing

Why Does “Cracking” My Joints Feel So Good and Other Joint “Cracking” Questions Answered

Meditation for Pain: What Does the Science Say?