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…
Gallup-Palmer Annual Report
The Gallup-Palmer Report for 2018 was recently released and the results are exciting! The poll represents over 5,000 people from the US. Focusing on the prevalence of chiropractic usage, patient preferences for health care providers, as well as patient experiences; this study shows chiropractors as some of the highest rated health care specialists in the…
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…
Chiropractic: Fact vs. Fiction
What do I need to see a chiropractor for if I have a primary physician? I already take medicine for my pain management. I’m scared of receiving the adjustments… will it resemble a wrestling smackdown? Enough! Let us set the record straight about chiropractic.