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…
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…
Travel to Treat: An Exciting Step for the Chiropractic Community
On September 7th, 2018 The Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act of 2017 unanimously passed through the senate. This bill, affectionately known to the sports chiropractic community as the Travel-to-Treat bill, is awaiting its final approval in the US House of Representatives, where the president will sign it into law. The bill “extends the liability insurance…
Back Hurts? See our Chiropractic Physician First!
Everyone will experience back pain at some point in their lifetime. That risk is increased for some more than others depending on factors such as genetics, poor posture, diet, exercise, work habits, sleep, stress levels, and injuries. Some will experience severe back pain, while others may experience minor aches and pains – a weary sign…
How Does Chiropractic Care Help with Pregnancy
Chiropractic care is a great, non-invasive way to promote general health and wellness, especially for pregnant women. During pregnancy, the body undergoes major changes to provide support for two thus it is common to expect such side effects as discomfort or back pain. As you will see, chiropractors can be very beneficial partners in health…