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Show love to your spine

While Valentine’s Day has come and gone, it’s not too late to show a little love… to your spine. It may sound like a silly thought, but spinal health is absolutely crucial to your overall health and wellbeing. With a few simple steps, you can take better care of this invaluable part of your body…

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Happy Holidays from Momentum Chiropractic!

‘Tis the season for joy, merriment, good tidings… and health. We’re throwing that last one in there because who doesn’t want to feel their best during the holiday season? Make this the year you give your loved ones—or yourself—the gift of ongoing, improved health and wellness!  Here are a few health-focused holiday gift ideas: Become…

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Smoking and Your Lower Back Pain: What’s The Connection?

Smoking? Lung Cancer Isn’t The Only Reason to Quit  You Know Smoking is Bad, Then Why Do You Smoke? Back Pain How Does Smoking Create Back Pain? Quit Smoking For Good With These 7 Strategies Smoking is bad news. Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death worldwide, and ditching cigarettes benefits nearly everyone.  Never…

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Happy National Chiropractic Month!

October is National Chiropractic Month, and we couldn’t be more excited. This is a month to reflect on how the daily things we do affect our spine and overall wellness. As we head into the fall and winter seasons, it’s more important than ever to keep up active routines that help us feel our best.…

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Chiropractic and Joint Pain

Joint Pain, Other Symptoms, and Joint Pain Explained  What is a Joint? Types of Joint Pain How to Help Reduce Joint Pain Chiropractic Care for Joint Pain and Inflammation – The Natural, Anti-inflammation Therapy Other Natural Ways to Reduce Joint Pain You might not pay much attention to your joints until they hurt. Suddenly one…

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Back to School Is a Great Time to Revitalize Your Chiropractic Care

There’s a storm brewing—and it’s called back to school. The Target trips to get fresh pencils, crisp paper, and new backpacks were just the tip of the iceberg. Soon the alarm-clock-ringing, breakfast-scrambling, carpooling craziness will descend upon us (if it hasn’t already). We’d be surprised if you weren’t feeing knots in your back, a cold…

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The Science of Chiropractic

Your Spine is Your Lifeline The Shape and Function of the Spine The Spine and Your Nervous System How the Spine Becomes Damaged The Science of Chiropractic Care for Your Spine Your body is like a science project. It is filled with cells; bones; muscles; tissues; organs; and your brain. Your spine, however, often becomes a…

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What Happens at a Chiropractic Adjustment and What to Expect After

Americans are Going to the Chiropractor People visit chiropractors for many reasons. Maybe you have back or neck pain. Perhaps headaches sabotage many of your days, preventing you from focusing on work or family duties. Or joint aches could limit your mobility so workouts feel more painful. Chiropractic care can benefit everyone for these and…

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How Chiropractic Can Reduce Stress Symptoms

Chronic Stress and Your Adrenals Once upon a time, a saber-tooth tiger might have wanted you for lunch. While that’s unlikely to happen today, other stressful episodes–like someone swerving into your lane on the freeway–can quickly put your body into fight-or-flight mode, gearing up for a possible attack. Your body responds identically whether you experience…

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Back Pain? Neck Pain? Discovering Chiropractic Care and What to Expect

Your First Chiropractic Appointment You’ve decided to see a chiropractor. Perhaps you have back or neck pain and your primary healthcare practitioner encouraged chiropractic care. Or you’d like to manage a chronic illness without relying on prescription drugs and other invasive procedures. Maybe you had a friend who had great results seeing a chiropractor, and…

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