Pain. Many patients present with a complaint of pain but few of them have any idea how pain begins and what is causing it. In this post I hope to give you a brief and thorough understanding of characteristics and qualities associated with pain. Sharp pain is typically described as a sudden, intense, and localized…
Joints. Why Chiropractors love them, and you should too! Joint health is of utmost importance when considering overall spinal health and should be considered an essential daily hygiene. In a healthy joint, the bones are aligned and positioned in a way that allows them to move smoothly and efficiently. The joint surfaces, which are covered…
Do you look in the mirror and notice that one shoulder is higher than the other? When looking at yourself from the side do you notice a hump in your mid back or at the base of your neck? Do you feel or see a twist in your spine or notice you tend to “pop”…
Longer Drivers and Lower Scores Last December I completed the Titleist Performance Institute Certification course. I have been an avid golf since my late teens. I was a decent golfer, able to shoot in the mid 80’s on a consistent basis. I lived about 5 minutes from a driving range and practiced quite a bit….
We are certainly living in some interesting times and have had to make some major adjustments, no pun intended, to our lives. I do have to say that in speaking to the many teachers and administrators that come into the office, it seems like our plans for returning to school are widely varied and many…
Planes, Trains and Automobiles – How to Navigate Travel Pain Free The holidays are one the heaviest travel seasons of the year. Whether you are flying, driving or taking a train there are some things we can do to minimize injury due to posture and improper lifting techniques. If you are like me you may…
Pumpkin Spice and Back to School Season Well parents, it is that time of year again! Some of our kids are excited to go back to school and some others, not so much. Even for parents, this can be a time of relief or a time of morning routines and pick up lines. Regardless of…
Headaches – A Multifaceted Approach If you have seen any of our recent Facebook posts you would know that we have been talking about headaches this month (if not here is a link to our page; https://www.facebook.com/BeverlyMAChiropractor/). The first step in any is a thorough history and a comprehensive exam. Regardless of the type of…
One of the many reasons patients call our office is because they suffer with headaches. Headaches are always a challenge as not only are there many types; Primary, tension, cluster, migraine, secondary, allergy/sinus, hormone, caffeine, exertion, hypertension, rebound, post-traumatic…(you get the point), there also are many causes. At In8 Wellness Center our main goal is to find…
We are knee deep in the holiday season and there is still time to get ahead of bad holiday habits! Each year when holidays roll around, we all like to get a little something for ourselves when we are out shopping during the holiday season. A scarf, a pair of shoes or maybe some Patriots…