NEWS

Do Workplace Wellness Programs Really Work?

Employers spend an estimated $2 billion each year on corporate wellness programs in an attempt to stem the increasing cost of employee medical care, which is spiraling out of control. The theory behind workplace wellness programs is that if employers can get workers to take better care of themselves by quitting smoking, eating healthier and […]

The Benefits of Magnesium

While it may not be as well-known as other mineral nutrients, Magnesium is involved in a variety of the human body’s processes, ranging from maintaining bone density to keeping our heart rhythm steady. Without the proper levels of magnesium, we’d suffer from fragile bones, high blood pressure, weak muscles and heart problems, among other health […]

Understanding the Generic Drug Trend: What Patients Should Know

Chiropractic physicians promote a holistic approach to healthcare and wellness that emphasizes alternatives to pharmaceuticals and surgery. At the same time, patients often have questions about the safety and effectiveness of treatments they see discussed in the media. It’s also common for them to have questions about larger trends that may affect their own healthcare […]

What Does the Typical US Physical Education Curriculum Look Like?

Studies have shown that children who get sufficient amounts of regular physical activity each day are not only less likely to become obese, but show better attention and concentration in the classroom, behave better, and score higher on tests. But as important as physical education is for a child’s mental and physical development, the federal […]

Top 5 Ways to Keep Your Knees Younger Longer

Some aches and pains are normal as we age, but there’s no reason why we should not try to keep them to a minimum. Knee health is important in keeping you mobile as you get older, and experts agree that the best way to keep them in good shape is (ideally) to avoid receiving a […]

Exercise in the Workplace: What Japanese Companies Can Teach Us

It is difficult to imagine—given the media-saturated world we live in—that there are many people out there who have not picked up on the idea that exercise is good for you. We all know that we should exercise more regularly, and most of us are aware of the benefits this would have for our health […]

Steroid Injections for Back Pain: Understanding the Risks

Chronic lower back pain is no fun. It is so not fun that many patients who are afflicted with it will try almost anything to rid themselves of the constant pain and discomfort. Increasingly, medical doctors are prescribing epidural steroid injections – anti-inflammatory steroid compounds injected directly into the spinal area – to relieve the […]

What Does a Chiropractic Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Specialist (DACRB) Do?

Physiotherapy has been a part of chiropractic care since its early days in the 1880s. Chiropractic founder D.D. Palmer taught a type of massage with “magnetic manipulation” that applied physiological therapeutics to chiropractic care. Today’s Chiropractic Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (DACRB) Specialist is a chiropractor who, as the title suggests, has had extensive postgraduate training in […]

What is Scar Tissue and How Does it Affect Your Range of Motion?

Everyone develops scar tissue over time. This is the body’s normal reaction to injury—no matter how slight. Even simple actions that most people wouldn’t regard as injury-producing can lead to a buildup of scar tissue. Repetitive motions like typing, for example, can cause micro-trauma to the soft tissue (often referred to as an overuse injury), […]

Best Exercises for Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis can cause more inconvenience than almost any other type of ligament inflammation, since the injured ligament is put to use every time you take a step. This means that resting it is difficult and recovery is prone to setbacks. The plantar fascia is the ligament that connects your heel to the ball of […]