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Health & Wellness | Oct 11, 2019

How Breathing Practices Can Build 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 […]

Health & Wellness | Oct 9, 2019

Creating Bonds at Meal Time

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. […]

Health & Wellness | Oct 7, 2019

Burning Bright or Burning Out: When Is Busy Too Much

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. […]

Health & Wellness | Oct 4, 2019

Getting Great Glutes: Building a Strong Spine From the Bottom Up

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 […]

Health & Wellness | Oct 2, 2019

Choosing To Be Happy On Colder Days

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.

Sports Medicine | Sep 25, 2019

Sports and Chiropractic Care

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!

Cardiovascular Health | Sep 23, 2019

Chiropractic Care For Heart Health

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. […]

Back Pain | Sep 20, 2019

Seek Permanent Treatment For Lower Back Pain

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 […]

Accident Recovery, Physical Therapy | Sep 18, 2019

Physical Therapy After A Car Accident Occurs

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 […]

Accident Recovery | Sep 16, 2019

Seek Treatment Following An Auto Accident

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 […]

Health & Wellness | Sep 13, 2019

Putting Your Best Foot Forward For A Successful School Year

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 […]

Health & Wellness, Joint Health | Sep 11, 2019

Making Healthier Choices with AICA Atlanta

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 […]

Health & Wellness | Sep 9, 2019

Natural Treatment Options For Common Aches and Pains

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 […]

Back Pain | Sep 6, 2019

Everything You Need To Know About Bulging Discs

Back pain is a common ailment for adults, as many causes are to blame for such pain, bulging discs play a huge role in why many faces such pain in their back. Some refer to discs as “slipped” however a disc cannot slip but rather it bulges which is ultimately what causes the pain.

Auto Accident Injuries | Sep 4, 2019

Treatment for Car Accident Injuries

Following an auto accident, back or neck pain could be a sign of whiplash. If whiplash is not treated, it could lead to serious and debilitating complications.

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Back Pain | Sep 2, 2019

Keeping The Weight Off Of Our Children’s Backs

As children gear up to go back to school, choosing the right backpack can set them up for success in more ways than one. Children grow at an astounding rate and muscle and backaches can occur if not cared for properly. Putting too much on our children’s backs can lead them down a long road […]

General Chiropractic | Aug 26, 2019

The New Patient Experience

At AICA Atlanta we believe our patients should live their best life. We strive to meet the needs of our patients with our individualized care plans and commitment to giving them the highest level of care. When you walk through our doors, we will begin by getting to know you, as to understand what therapies […]

Pinched Nerves | Aug 26, 2019

If You Experience These Symptoms, You May Have A Pinched Nerve

When too much pressure is applied to the nerves from the tissues, the nerve that is compressed can impair your body. Pinched nerves result in pain and inflammation and some cases can cause mobility issues. Common places for pinched nerves occur in the arms, legs, and feet but can occur throughout the whole body.

General Chiropractic | Aug 23, 2019

Chiropractic Therapies For Seniors

When the body grows older, it can become weaker which leaves you prone to sickness and injury. This is why staying active is critical throughout your older years so you can continue to enjoy participating in the things you love doing. Seeking care from a chiropractor can help you achieve a healthier life and allow […]

General Chiropractic | Aug 21, 2019

Chiropractic Care For All

Chiropractic care far exceeds treating small aches and pains in the back and is a practice that treats numerous conditions. The name chiropractor originates from Greek meanings of “hand” and “ done” which translates to done by hand which just shows the level of care in which doctors put into treating their patients.