Living In Balance

Chances are that if you’re human you’ve probably sprained a joint, pulled a muscle, or even broke a bone a time or two in your life.  I frequently get asked how to care for these sorts of injuries; almost daily.  For purposes of this article, consider an ankle sprain, because chances are you’ve probably done this at some point in your life.  Use these general guidelines below to care for such an injury. After an injury, you will want to rest for a few days or more depending on the severity of the injury.  We call this the acute phase of an injury, sometimes referred to as the protective phase in which you will want to rest and avoid aggravating the injury.  Most of us have heard that the best thing to do to heal is to rest.  This is 100% true, but like everything in life don’t overdo it .  I’ve had many patients over the years that have hurt themselves and had to lay low at the gym for a long time, which led to slower run times, decreased ability to lift heavier weights, and ultim

We’re still in the middle of summer, which means many of us still have some travel plans within the next month or so.  It may be a simple trip to the beach or a long flight across the county.  Either way, you will probably be sitting for many hours, hauling around luggage, and sleeping on an unfamiliar bed.  Just think about all the potential back and neck aches you may encounter.  This is why I’d like to remind you to pack a little bit of prevention in your suitcase.  What do I mean by that?  Just as it’s important to pack toothpaste and a toothbrush to keep your teeth clean while on vacation, it’s important to pack in a chiropractic adjustment in just before your trip.   Now, I know that most people don’t have a chiropractor to take with them on vacation, but you can always get an adjustment in just before you leave and as soon as you get home.  Think about it as a tune-up adjustment before a long trip, just like you’d check the oil, brakes, tires, and filters in a car before a