Did you know that your feet can be causing your back pain? Problems with your feet can also cause knee pain, hip pain, and even neck pain. Our feet are our foundation – everything else rests on top of our feet. If our foundation is off-center, or tilting, or not moving correctly, everything above it
Here are the words of some of our patients about their positive health changes attributed to the chiropractic care they received at Thorburn Chiropractic & Wellness Center. “I was skeptical, and I didn’t think that chiropractic care was for me. I had been living with constant neck and back pain for years. My arms would
Did you make any New Year’s resolutions this year? Do any of them involve getting healthier? Here are some simple and practical steps you can take right away! • Get 7 – 8 hours of sleep per night, no matter what. You make time for everyone else, now it’s time to make time for you!•
Ah, computers. Cell phones. Tablets. We can’t live with them, and we certainly can’t live without them. Many of us commonly spending upwards of eight hours a day in front of our machines, and as a result, we are often suffering from tech neck pain. When the neck is held in one position for too
Over 30 million Americans suffer from age-related arthritis also known as osteoarthritis. Some end up with surgery to replace or repair joints. Many end up on anti-inflammatories to reduce the pain. At the root of the condition is an overall low level of inflammation. People with osteoarthritis usually have high levels of lipopolysaccharides (LPS) in
There is something that can help you live longer and better. It has mind and body benefits. Even the side effects are beneficial. Do you have trouble falling or staying asleep? You will sleep longer and better. Worried about your heart? You can reduce the risk of heart disease. Is your brain is getting foggy?
What is more uncomfortable than feeling all plugged up? Constipation is often joked about, but for those who chronically suffer from it, constipation is no laughing matter. Many causes of constipation are easily remedied. A lack of grain, fiber, vegetable roughage, water, nerve damage, injuries, etc. can all be sources of sluggish bowels. Things that
What pillow should I get? This is a very common question in my office. While there is no one perfect pillow for everyone, there are some definite guidelines. Correct posture for your neck is the underlying guide for pillow selection. You are supposed to have a curve in your neck. From a side view your
Affairs of the heart, my aching heart, a heartthrob, heart of my heart – these phrases all refer to an organ composed of muscle tissue that sits in our chest. Isn’t it interesting that the heart has been deemed the source of our affections? While much has been romanticized about the heart, the truth is
Summer had ended, and we’re finally enjoying some cooler fall weather. You’re sneezing and sniffling all day and into the night. What’s going on? Allergies occur when the body’s immune system mounts a vigorous response to a foreign substance — in this case, tiny grains of pollen. Specialized immune cells start churning out antibodies to
With all the stresses that have been added to our day between the extended pandemic and volatile election, depression and anxiety have become even more prevalent. What is the best natural cure for the blues? While reading ScienceDaily.com, I found a recent study at the University of Toronto published in the American Journal of Preventive
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way your body metabolizes sugar also known as glucose, an important source of fuel. Type 2 diabetes is no longer just a disease of adults as children are being diagnosed with it, too. Ultimately, it is inflammation in the body, especially the pancreas, which creates
