Bad habits create movement problems. Movement problems cause breakdown and back pain. The absolute worst habit for your low back is sitting. I know, we talked about this already. But even worse than sitting is sitting with bad posture. Let’s be realistic, sitting these days is inevitable. But even if you’re alternating sitting and standing,…
Change Your Movement Continuing my 3-part series on strengthening your low back, next is up changing your movement. Most lower back problems stem from mechanical or movement dysfunction. This means that at some point the healthy movement in your lower back became compromised. Usually from either not enough movement, or the wrong kinds of movement….
Let me start by telling you that if you are someone who suffers from chronic lower back pain I sympathize with you. As a chiropractor it pains me to admit (pun intended) that I am someone who has struggled with a back problem for the last couple years. It is hard for me to admit…
As our beautiful summer sadly comes to an end, we usher in cooler temps, sweater vests, pumpkin everything, and of course the dreaded cold and flu season. Is it me, or is every year supposed to be the worst year ever for some sort of bird flu, swine flu, or goat plague? Inevitably the media…
Last week we talked about how critical it is to build great posture habits as early as possible to ensure optimal health and development for your kids. By simply setting a great example, limiting electronic use, and getting checked by a chiropractor who specializes in posture can bolster your chances significantly. But what can you…
What habit you ask? The first thing that comes to mind is probably poor nutrition, lack of exercise, environment, poor sleep habits or excess stress…the list goes on. These are all very important and we will get into some of those issues in later posts! But that’s not it. Believe it or not one of the worst habits…
May is women’s health month at here at In8 Wellness Center!!!!! If you have not signed up for this month’s FREE Advanced Workshop on on Wed May 30th called ” Secrets to Hormonal Happiness” dont wait any longer as it is going to be AWESOME! Share the gift of health with an important woman in your…
The trouble with most diet advice out there for people trying to lose weight (or get healthier) is that most people who are giving them advice don’t have a hot clue about nutrition….. or health for that matter. Uneducated editors from popular magazines or celebrity talking heads grab conventional wisdom or junk science and spin…
In Part 1 of this series we talked about how sustainable weight loss is kind of a paradox since the truth is that losing weight is really all about gaining health. In this post we will discuss how exercise is a very important part of gaining health and returning balance back to your body. 80%…
1. There will never be a drug or surgery that will ever fix problems due to lack of movement/exercise 2. If you’re not moving, you’re dying (If you don’t use it you lose it) 3. Don’t ever stop running, it’s the most natural thing you could ever do besides fart 4. If someone tells you…