Why chiropractic research? One of the main reasons chiropractors are seen is for low back pain. An estimated 10% of the world’s population suffers from low back pain! This fact makes it a highly important topic in today’s medical research. Recently chiropractic researchers have been asking: what is the outcome of adding chiropractic care along…
Stretching – How important is it?
Injuries can arise from not stretching before performing activities, including those that are part of a daily routine. For example, think of a rubber band. Trying to bend, elongate, or twist a rubber band, is not a difficult task at room temperature. However, if you take a hard, frozen rubber band and try to perform…
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…
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…