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Proper Posture Provides Peak Performance

It’s hard to believe that summer is winding down and that school starts very shortly. In honor of the back-to-school season, we’d like to share some chiropractic tips for your students’ overall wellness. These are easy to implement and can help your student’s physical and mental health.   Encourage your students to wear their backpack properly.…

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An elderly man and woman standing together, the man drinking from a water bottle

The Heat is Up, so Keep Those Fluids Down!

Even though the true spirit of the Pacific Northwest says there is no bad weather, just bad clothes, summertime is a perfect time to embrace outdoor activities, beach trips, and barbecues. However, with the rising temperatures, it’s crucial to remember one fundamental aspect of maintaining our health and well-being: hydration. Proper hydration is essential for…

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Family + Fitness =Fun!

When families exercise together, they share experiences that bring them closer. Whether it’s a weekend hike, a bike ride through the neighborhood, or a family yoga session, these activities offer a chance to engage in meaningful conversations, encourage one another, and celebrate each other’s achievements. Shared physical activities create a sense of unity and cooperation.…

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woman wearing a yellow sweater, in severe back pain

Back Hurting? Let’s Get Moving!

The relationship between colder weather and increased back pain is complex and multifaceted. Research suggests that changes in barometric pressure, combined with lower temperatures, can affect joint fluid viscosity and muscle flexibility. This scientific understanding helps explain why many people experience increased discomfort during the fall and winter months, especially if they remain sedentary for…

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Headaches? We Can Help!

Headaches? We Can Help!

Have you ever suffered from a headache? It’s the worst. Whether you get them regularly, or find yourself suffering sporadically, we’ve all seen those commercials for certain over-the-counter medications that help eliminate headaches. While they can offer relief, they do not address the root cause of many headaches, and that’s where chiropractic care enters the…

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Save your Back by Sitting Right

Save your Back by Sitting Right

Workplace ergonomics might be an unfamiliar term, but the aches and pains that seemingly come from simply sitting in front of a computer all day are all too familiar.  Maybe you have a big fancy chair with a bunch of settings you don’t know how to operate, or maybe your company moved to remote work,…

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End the Year with You in Mind

End the Year with You in Mind

One of the biggest hurdles people face when considering chiropractic care is the thought that once you start going, you can’t ever stop. There’s a belief that somehow getting adjusted makes you more dependent on needing to get adjusted over and over, and the body becomes used to the adjustments, thus completely dependent on staying…

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Sneeze Free with Momentum

Sneeze Free Spring with Momentum

Winter is seemingly giving way to spring and while the flowers and buds are brightening up our landscapes, the seasonal allergies that often accompany these beauties can really get you down. Whether you’re someone who gets a few sniffles and some sneezing or you are knocked out cold with every terrible allergy symptom known to…

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National Chiropractic Health Month 2022

National Chiropractic Health Month 2022

National Chiropractic Health Month is observed throughout the entire month of October. The goal of this awareness day is to allow chiropractic care providers to share information about back injury prevention and strengthening tips, as well as information on the value of this disciplined approach to back pain treatment. National Chiropractic Health Month focuses on…

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Woman sleeping

8 Tips to Improve Your Sleeping Habits

According to the National Sleep Foundation, adults need between 7 and 9 hours of sleep each night, but 35.2% of adults in the U.S. report sleeping less than 7 hours. Why is it so critical to get a full night’s rest, though? Can it really be so bad to shave a few hours off of sleeping each night?…

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