Chiropractic in the NFL
According to the Palmer College of Chiropractic, all NFL teams currently have a chiropractor as part of their sports medicine staff. This is a big jump since a 2002 study which showed only 31% of teams had a chiropractor on staff at the time (although the study admitted that players from every team were likely […]
Dynamic Stretches to Avoid Injury While Skiing or Snowboarding
If you are enjoying this year’s skiing/snowboarding season but are struggling to keep from being sore after a day on the slopes, you may need to develop a routine of performing dynamic stretches before attacking the mountain. What is a dynamic warmup? What are some good stretches to perform before enjoying your favorite winter sports? […]
Chiropractic Care for Costochondritis
When you work with a chiropractor to resolve your health issues, you engage in a form of non-invasive medicine that has been around for thousands of years. Chiropractic care does not include prescription medication such as narcotics. In fact, chiropractors believe that adjustments in addition to diet and lifestyle changes can help their clients feel […]
What Can Football Tackling Teach Us About Spine Health?
2018 has brought one of the biggest changes in a long time when it comes to tackling rules in the NFL. The intention is to force players to use proper form when tackling. What is the proper form? What is it so vital in order to avoid injuries? If a player is injured, can chiropractic […]
Benefits of Corrective Postural Braces for Addressing ‘Hunch’ Posture
Many of our patients come to Dr. Ward looking for treatments to correct the forward hunch that often comes from sitting at a desk or a computer in the office. Specifically, we’ve been asked about the benefits of corrective pastoral braces for this condition, and Dr. Ward discuss this in his video today on the blog.
What Do Chiropractors Work On? – 6 Ways We Help You Feel Better
Most people have a general idea of what a chiropractor does – providing adjustments to keep the spine in proper alignment. However, this is not the only benefit of chiropractic care. Here are 6 ways you can get help from a chiropractor. Spinal Alignment – This is the most common activity performed by chiropractors. Adjustments […]
How to Prevent Hiking Injuries
In autumn a lot of people like to go out to enjoy the fall colors and the foliage by taking some scenic hikes in the area. On his blog today, Dr. Ward gives his tips and advice on helping to prevent injuries from these hikes, so everybody can have an enjoyable day, pain and injury free.
We Appreciate the Kind Words from Our Patients
At Ward Chiropractic and Rehabilition we strive to provide great customer service in addition to alleviating our patients’ pain. We were glad to help this patient’s back problems and appreciate the feedback. “Great doctor and staff. Solved my back problems pretty quickly. Kevin has a great bedside manner and there’s virtually no waiting time to see him. […]
The Spinal Impacts of Cheerleading: Keeping Your Back Healthy
Cheerleading is the most popular female sport. Unfortunately, it also ranks as second highest in the nation for severe injuries in sports, with only American football surpassing it. In fact, over 65% of all catastrophic injuries in young people happen as a result of cheerleading. With some of these injuries being even more harmful than […]
Case Study: Pregnant with Low Back Pain and Breech Baby
Julie, 32, presented to Ward Chiropractic and Rehabilitation 35 weeks pregnant with her second child. She was referred to by her OBGYN for low back pain and Webster technique. A recent ultrasound demonstrated that her baby was in breech (head up) position. Her low back pain made it difficult for her walk, bend and sleep without pain. Julie was […]
