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How Cupping Might Offer Low Back Pain Relief
Low back pain. For many, it's a familiar, unwelcome guest. Whether it's a dull ache, a sharp stab, or a persistent stiffness, it can...

Dr. Logan Bates
Jun 3, 20252 min read


You Peaked at Squatting When you Were a Baby
Have you watched a newborn move? They do everything perfectly, squat perfect to pick up a toy, sit perfect, lift their head perfect,...
Teresa Porter
Jun 2, 20252 min read


Start Strengthening your Feet -
We love feet! It is one of our favorite areas of the body to work on because it is often the most neglected. Our feet are our foundation....
Teresa Porter
May 5, 20251 min read


Chiropractic Care Provides Relief for Carpal Tunnel
Carpal Tunnel Got You in a Grip? How Chiropractic Care Can Offer Relief That tingling, numbness, or pain shooting through your wrist and...
Teresa Porter
Apr 29, 20252 min read


Old age is not an excuse for pain!
Too often people come into my office with aches and pains and they blame it on getting older. Sure as our body gets older, it does...
Teresa Porter
Apr 16, 20252 min read


Tight Calves? Check this out!
If you stretch all the time, but you can’t get your calves to loosen up, perhaps you’re not stretching correctly. There are two main...
Teresa Porter
Apr 15, 20251 min read


Acute Injury? Try Movement Instead of Rest
The familiar RICE protocol (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) has long been the standard for acute injury management. However,...

Dr. Logan Bates
Apr 8, 20251 min read


Benefits of Walking
Spring is in the air! Warmer weather gives the best excuse to get outside and get active. We all know walking is good for us, but did you...
Teresa Porter
Apr 3, 20252 min read


Chin Retraction Exercise for Neck Pain & Headaches
Headaches? Migraines? Numbness or Tingling Down Your Arm? Neck Pain? Constant Screen Time? This Exercise Could Be Your Game-Changer! At...

Dr. Logan Bates
Apr 1, 20251 min read


Dry Needling Can Speed Up Recovery of a Sprained Ankle
Dry needling can play a valuable role in speeding up the recovery of a sprained ankle by addressing several key factors that contribute...

Dr. Logan Bates
Mar 25, 20252 min read


Belly Breathing to Protect Against Low Back Pain
Low back pain is a common problem that affects millions of people worldwide. While there are many different causes of back pain, one of...

Dr. Logan Bates
Mar 19, 20251 min read


When should you go to the doctor if you are experiencing back pain?
Great question! While some back pain can consist of some minor aches, soreness, or stiffness and can be managed at home, there are some...

Dr. Logan Bates
Mar 10, 20252 min read


Common Neck Conditions Chiropractors Can Treat
Chiropractors can help with a variety of neck injuries, including: ▪ Whiplash : This is a common injury that occurs when the neck is...
Teresa Porter
Feb 13, 20251 min read


Ease Sciatica Pain with the McKenzie Extension Exercise (for Disc Herniation) ‼
Ease Sciatica Pain with the McKenzie Extension Exercise (for Disc Herniation) ‼ Sciatica, that nagging pain radiating down your leg, can...

Dr. Logan Bates
Feb 4, 20252 min read


Pregnancy and Chiropractic
Pregnancy comes with a lot of changes to your musculoskeletal system - your ligaments become lax, your low back carries more weight, and...
Teresa Porter
Jan 24, 20251 min read


How to Relieve Shoulder Blade Pain
If you find yourself constantly rubbing your shoulders, having your spouse give you a massage, or even readjusting the position of your...

Dr. Logan Bates
Jan 21, 20251 min read


Rotator Cuff Injuries in the Elderly Population
Did you know that half of adults over 60 show signs of rotator cuff wear and tear on imaging, even if they have no pain? Rotator cuff...
Teresa Porter
Jan 16, 20251 min read


Try This Exercise For Hip Pain!
Do you get pain in the front of your hip? Do you sit at a desk all day? How about low back pain? Try this exercise! This exercise is...

Dr. Logan Bates
Dec 10, 20241 min read


Healing Time Expectations!
Having realistic expectations about recovery time is a huge key to getting over an injury. Truth is, the musculoskeletal system takes...
Teresa Porter
Nov 25, 20241 min read


Fix Your Sciatica With This!
Truth is - there is a simple fix to your sciatica, disc herniation, and disc bulge. Try this exercise! Sciatica, or pain down your leg,...

Dr. Logan Bates
Nov 19, 20241 min read
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