Browse our most recent health and wellness posts.
- Help, Dr. Jeff! I’ve tweaked my back! - Hi, Dr. Jeff, I turned my head in an odd way this morning and immediately felt pain between my shoulder … Continue reading
- 10 Common Questions About Chiropractic Care - New patients at Back2Health often have lots of questions. And, it seems, some of the same questions come up quite … Continue reading
- What is gentle chiropractic? - New clients occasionally tell us that they’ve put-off visiting a chiropractor out of fear that adjustments may be painful, the … Continue reading
- Can chiropractic treatments help tennis elbow? - Tennis elbow (also known as lateral epicondylitis) is a fairly commonly seen injury among our patients. Which isn’t surprising since … Continue reading
- What’s the difference between ligaments and tendons? - Since we’ll soon be posting a series of articles on painful knee, shoulder, and elbow joint injuries, along with possible … Continue reading
- Can you prevent autoimmune diseases? - Our bodies are so complicated and remarkable that we often take them for granted. For example, the ability of our … Continue reading
- Lower back pain causes and prevention - Lower back pain is one of the most common health conditions in America and a leading causes of time away … Continue reading
- Can a chiropractor help with sports injuries? - Chiropractic care can be a safe, noninvasive, and effective way to help manage pain and assist in the healing and … Continue reading
- Common Sports Injuries and Prevention - Most people agree that playing sports is a great way to stay healthy, have fun, make friends, and learn things … Continue reading
- Whiplash Injury Causes & Treatment - A whiplash injury can occur if the head is suddenly jerked beyond its normal range of motion (either forward and … Continue reading
- Psychology of Hunger and Eating - In our two previous posts on hunger, we’ve looked at why many of us always seem hungry and foods that … Continue reading
- Foods That Keep You Full the Longest - As of 2010, approximately 69% of Americans were considered overweight or obese. And that number continues to increase each year. … Continue reading
- Why am I Always Hungry? - Hunger is a complex physiological and psychological response, influenced by a variety of factors. The frequency with which people feel … Continue reading
- Dangers of Falling - Falls pose a significant threat to public health, particularly among older adults. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), falls … Continue reading
- How to Fix Feeling Blah - Feeling blah — a term used to describe a general sense of ‘feeling down’ or ‘in a funk,’ unmotivated or … Continue reading
- Is it Possible to Slow or Reverse Aging? - I recently read this explanation of how to explain aging to a young child: “As we grow older, our bodies … Continue reading
- What is the Most Beneficial Type of Exercise? - Clients in my chiropractic office often ask me, “what’s the most beneficial type of exercise?” or “if I have time … Continue reading
- Why Bad Posture is Bad for Your Health - Bad posture can have negative effects on your physical health and overall well-being. 7 Ways That Bad Posture Can Lead … Continue reading
- Inflammation in the Body (When it’s good and when it’s bad) - Inflammation is a natural and beneficial immune response that occurs in the body as a protective mechanism against injury, infection, … Continue reading
- Importance of Joint Mobility? (And how to maintain and improve yours) - Joint mobility refers to the ability of a joint (such as shoulder, hip, knee, finger, elbow, or toe) to move … Continue reading
- Can Chiropractic Care Help with Stress, Anxiety and Depression? - Stress, anxiety and depression are common mental health conditions that can have a significant impact on an individual’s quality of … Continue reading
- Why is it important to drink water after a chiropractic adjustment? - Chiropractic adjustments are a type of manual therapy that involves manipulating the spine to correct misalignments and improve joint mobility. … Continue reading
- Is chiropractic a permanent fix? - Chiropractic care is a form of alternative medicine that focuses on diagnosing and treating disorders of the musculoskeletal system, particularly … Continue reading
- 10 Top ways to prevent auto accident injuries - Auto accidents are a common and devastating occurrence that can cause serious injuries and even death. However, there are ways … Continue reading
- What are the most common auto accident injuries? - Auto accidents are a leading cause of injury and death in the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic … Continue reading
- What is the success rate of chiropractic treatment? - Chiropractic treatment is a holistic approach to healthcare that focuses on the musculoskeletal system, particularly the spine. It is a … Continue reading
- Are chiropractic adjustments painful? - Chiropractic adjustments are manual procedures that involve a controlled and sudden force applied to a joint to restore its mobility, … Continue reading
- Common Chiropractic Words, Terms and Definitions - Below are just a few of the most common terms you may hear in discussions about back injuries and treatments
- Work Injury FAQ - What are the leading causes of work related injury? And how can work injuries be prevented? Obviously, some jobs bring … Continue reading
- Chiropractic Headache Treatment - According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 20 adults experiences headaches daily (or almost daily). That is: nearly 400 … Continue reading
- Is Chiropractic Maintenance Necessary? - Importance of Chiropractic Maintenance Question: If I’m feeling fine do I really need chiropractic care? Answer: More than ever. Why? … Continue reading
- Chiropractic Care for Ear infections, Raynaud’s Syndrome and Stenosis - Here are a few studies on how chiropractic care has helped with a wide range of health issues. Chiropractic Care … Continue reading
- Sports Injuries – Can Chiropractic Care Help? - Concerned About Football, Soccer or Other Head-Related Sports Injuries? The excitement of this most American game of modern gladiators battling … Continue reading
- What do Chiropractors do? - Q: What Do Doctors of Chiropractic Do? A: Doctors of chiropractic promote physical and emotional well-being. Chiropractic has become the largest natural, … Continue reading
- What is Heart Rate Variability? - Heart Rate Variability and Chiropractic Care The timing between heart beats should vary beat-to-beat. That is called heart rate variability (HRV). … Continue reading
- Chiropractic Case Studies - There seems to be no limit to the health problems that respond to chiropractic care. How many people suffering, on … Continue reading
- Avoid the Flu Shot? Why? - Why Avoid the Flu Shot This (and Every) Season Since it’s flu shot season we have a valuable, scientifically-based recommendation … Continue reading
- Is Chiropractic just about neck and back pain? - Questions and Answers About Chiropractic: Question: Why is chiropractic considered a treatment for back and neck pain by many people? Answer: It’s … Continue reading
- Nutritional Therapy Advice - What’s the #1 nutrition mistake? Not eating nutrient-dense foods. Some foods give you an abundance of life-sustaining nutrients – these … Continue reading
- History of Chiropractic - How Old is Chiropractic? Chiropractic was discovered (or really rediscovered) in 1895 in Davenport, Iowa by Dr. D.D. Palmer. Dr. … Continue reading
- The Importance of Regular Chiropractic Visits - Why should I return (especially I’m feeling fine)? “Delays have dangerous ends.” – William Shakespeare You entered our office feeling terrible … Continue reading
- How can Chiropractic Help Scoliosis, Parkinson’s and Neck Pain? - Researching Chiropractic Chiropractic clinical case histories have been a regular feature of our patient newsletter since its inception. There seems … Continue reading
- Can Chiropractic help Asthma? - Asthma and Chiropractic Can chiropractic help asthmatics? About one in 12 people in the United States now has asthma, a … Continue reading
- Baseball and Chiropractic - It’s baseball time. Improve your team’s performance with chiropractic care! Minnesota Twins pitcher Kyle Gibson has seen the chiropractic light. … Continue reading
- Wear socks to bed, but not a bra! - Wear socks to bed … Swiss researchers found that people fell asleep quickest when their hands and feet were warmest. … Continue reading
- Fried Foods for Mardi Gras - Back To Health Your guide to better living Dr. Jeffrey P. Meyers, DC, FIAMA Fried foods are a popular part … Continue reading
- Choosing a Multiple Vitamin - Why Take a Multiple Vitamin-Mineral Supplement? Everyone should take a multiple vitamin-mineral (MVM) supplement. One double-blind study of healthy volunteers … Continue reading
- The Importance of Fat - Weight Loss Breakthroughs How many of these come out every year? Dieting is an obsessional behavior; it is not normal … Continue reading