What causes pregnancy related low back pain? Did you know that less than half of women with pregnancy related low back pain seek medical care? After a predominately frontal weight gain moves their center of gravity forward, the lumbar lordosis becomes increased. The spines capacity to absorb the forces it undergoes in everyday life is…
5 Ways to Practice Mindfulness
Mindfulness. We’ve all heard this trendy word, but what does it really entail? Read on for 5 simple ways to incorporate being more mindful into your day to day life. Meditation Meditation is one of the simplest and most common ways to increase your mindfulness. A few minutes a day can help you overcome day-to-day…
Walking into Healthy Habits
October may be coming to close soon but here at Custom Chiropractor we are still celebrating National Chiropractic Health Month! This year the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) is promoting wellness and movement for all through the #Move4Life campaign. They have many recommendations and resources for increasing your activity. This informational video explains the long-term benefits…
To heat or to Ice? Santa Clara expert breaks it down.
When to use heat vs ice Heat Heat dilates blood vessels and increases blood flow, increasing the amount of nutrients and oxygen around the localized area it is placed on. It also increases the rate toxins are removed from the site of injury, allowing muscles to relax. Heat packs also confuse sensory nerves decreasing…
Do you need CoQ10? Input from lead Santa Clara Chiropractor
What is CoQ10? Coenzyme Q-10 is naturally found in all living organisms, it is essential for making ATP. High concentrations of CoQ10 are present in the liver, kidney, pancreas, and heart– though seafood, poultry, and meat are also prominent dietary sources of CoQ10. Dietary sources can give us around 3mg of CoQ10, though the daily…
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