Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Headaches

Headaches may be related to problems in the neck or in the cranial bones. Gentle, precise corrections of misalignments or fixations in the neck or occiput often bring relief. The cranial rhythms should also be checked.

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Keys to Healthy Sitting

Keys to healthy sitting include:
---both feet flat on the floor,
---knees slightly lower than the level of the hips,
---back resting comfortably against your chair,
---keep your head in line with center of gravity of your body 
      (avoid head-forward postures).
One of the most important features of whatever chair you use is that you can change the height of the seat.

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Chronic Pelvic / Low Back Pain

If you have chronic pelvic or low back pain, it is critical to look for what is happening at your feet (called your "pedal foundation"). If you pronate or have flat arches, this reverberates all the way up through your legs, knees, hips, pelvis, and into the low back. Unless your feet are addressed, a treatment plan for your pelvic or low back pain may not be successful.

Wednesday, February 12, 2014

5 Secrets of Neck Pain Relief


5 SECRETS OF NECK PAIN RELIEF

WATCH OUT FOR HEAD-FORWARD POSTURES,
     which strain the muscles in your neck.
USE YOUR HEADREST,
    especially when you're a passenger. with someone else driving.
SLEEP ON THE RIGHT PILLOW,
    one that adequately supports your cervical spine.
BE KIND TO YOUR NECK,
    guard against sudden extreme movements, or repetitive motions 
    of your head.
GET YOUR SPINE CHECKED
    for underlying problems by your Activator Chiropractor---ME! 

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Your FRAMEWORK


Think of your bones & joints as your FRAMEWORK---the essential supports that the rest of your body attaches to, is contained by, and depends on. When that framework is distorted or skewed, or some joints are "stuck," affecting movement, your body is out of balance. You may feel tension or pain. My specialty is full-body balancing, of your framework, to restore full & comfortable functioning.