A chiropractor is more than just a back doctor. Chiropractor’s realm of expertise is the spine, however, performing realignments of the spine can heal more than just a bad back or a kink in the neck.
You have tried it all, but nothing seems to alleviate the tension you feel from sitting at your 9-5 job all day. You may also be trying to cope with pain in your lower back from lifting heavy materials or trying to recover from a slip and fall.
With the change in seasons, people’s lives may change or be altered depending on where you live. Winter in New York is very different than that of a Georgia winter and personal health can fluctuate throughout the seasons.
When people think of sugar they think of all the ways it sweetens up their world but what most do not know is that although sugar may be sweet, it can wreak havoc in our bodies.
When some think about core workouts they may think the only goal is to reach that image in their head of amazing abs but a strong core goes far beyond cosmetics. Having a strong core improves your muscles groups such as the pelvis, lower back, and hips. You utilize your core more often than you […]
A typical American adult has many responsibilities, whether it be their career, family or other obligations, therefore making time for exercise can prove to be difficult.
Are you in need of a core workout that won’t be harsh on the rest of the body? A low impact workout does not mean you are taking the easy route but much rather a stronger focus on a target area that will stabilize and tone the core muscles.
Do you find that your breathing is shallow? Don’t worry, studies have shown that most of us are. Although many of us may be shallow breathers, shallow breathing can greatly impact your respiratory muscles, create tension in the body, undermine your posture and compromise core stability. Luckily, there are many core-specific exercises and techniques that […]
With the fall season in full bloom, families are getting back into their routines of school, work, and the hustle and bustle of after school activities. As October grows closer, it is a nice reminder for those busy families to slow down a bit and remember that October is National Eat Better, Eat Together Month. […]
It almost seems like if you are not overwhelmed then you are not trying hard enough. Unfortunately, that’s a going trend in our society and we often assume those who aren’t running around must not be successful. Being overloaded and overworked is not the way to live or something in which we should strive for. […]
The spine plays a vital role in the rest of your body and relies on other muscle groups and structures for optimal function. Stabilizers such as the gluteal muscles provide the spine with muscle support and lower extremity function. If gluteal muscles are not working at their optimal function, the spine, as well as lower […]
As the days of summer have come to an end, the crisp cool evenings of fall is finally upon us. Some may be sad to see summer go, as this can mean schedules and routines and saying so long to warm summer nights.
When playing sports, the body is at risk for injury with your bones, ligaments, and tendons being a likely target for injury. Even with the greatest prevention tactics, some sports injuries cannot be prevented but chiropractic treatment can provide relief!
When it comes to heart health, there’s bad news and there’s good news. The bad news? Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States taking the lives of about 1,600 people a day. According to the Center for Disease Control, around 400 people lose their lives every day due to stroke. […]
Most people at some point in their life will experience some type of back pain severe enough to need medical treatment. Even though back pain is common, doctors are still unable in some cases to pinpoint exactly why it occurs. The baseline treatment for back pain is rest, exercise, stretching, heat and pain medicine but […]
In some cases, the initial medical treatment for neck injuries in a car accident is prescription pain medicine and a neck brace, however, this method only proves to be a Band-Aid and does not correct the actual injury. When physical therapy is introduced as a treatment option, the damaged tissue has a chance to be […]
Here at AICA Atlanta, our chiropractors provide the most therapeutic chiropractic treatment for car accident injuries. If involved in an accident, your back and neck can experience intense jarring which can lead to conditions like whiplash and herniated discs. Following your accident, it is always best to be examined as you could have hidden injuries […]
How we prepare for certain things, whether it be a project or planning for an event or even typical routines will determine our overall success. Our children should have this same mindset when working towards a goal or carrying out their daily activities. It is better to start off prepared and ahead than behind and […]
As summer is winding down, families are getting back into their routines of school, work, and the hustle and bustle of after school activities. As October grows closer, it is a nice reminder for those busy families to slow down a bit and remember that October is National Eat Better, Eat Together Month. There is […]
A holistic and natural approach to pain management for many years has been chiropractic care as it has been proven time and time again to be an effective solution. For years, chiropractic care was looked at as an alternative form of medicine but in recent years has become more mainstream and understood in society as […]
