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Running is a great cardiovascular exercise and has become a popular workout for both men and women alike. Finding the right pair of running shoes is essential for both the casual and the serious runner and there are some things to consider when purchasing a running shoe. How far and often will you be running?…
Several people around the country and in Tulsa suffer with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). It is named from the carpal bones in the wrist that form a tunnel around the nerve leading to the hand, is an injury usually associated with and caused by repetitive and forceful movements that result in swelling around the tendons…
In order to properly treat back pain, you first have to understand what is causing it. There are several conditions that can cause back pain. We have listed some of the more common causes below. We advise against trying to make your own diagnosis. As chiropractors, we deal with back pain complaints on a daily…
Some people think Tulsa chiropractors only treat back pain, but actually they are specialists in the entire musculoskeletal system. We do focus primarily on the spine and surrounding tissues, but the spine is intimately related to good functioning of the whole body. Chiropractors may treat back pain and spasms, sports injuries, headaches, and pregnancy pain.…
When it comes to working out, stretching is something many of us tend to avoid or skip all together. Whether we say it’s because we don’t have time, we’re impatient or just feel that it is “pointless.” However, it is important that our joints are able to move with the freedom and within the normal…
Fibromyalgia is a condition that can be vague. It can be hard to explain and is not well understood. To add to this, there is no known medical cure. Fibromyalgia essentially translates to “muscle fiber pain”. It is characterized by chronic and debilitating pain all over the body, and heightened pain under pressure. The symptoms…
Your spine acts as the primary physical support for your body. It is composed of 33 separate vertebrae with joints between each of them that are flexible and allow you to stand, bend over, and twist, etc. The bony vertebrae enclose and help protect the spinal cord, which is connected directly to the brainstem. A…
During the winter months, especially when it gets cold outside, we have a tendency to slow down a little bit. Sitting inside by a nice fire starts to sound much better than getting out of the house for any reason. It also tends to be the time of the year when there is a prevalence…
The Body Mass Index (BMI) is one of many ways to measure and determine the level of excess fat you may have in your body. It is not the most accurate of measurements and many other ways such as hydrodensitometry (underwater weighing), skin-fold measurements (using calipers) and magnetic resonance imaging will provide more accurate determinations…
Most people associate chiropractic care with relieving aches and pains. But chiropractic care may help a multitude of conditions with the idea that keeping your nervous system intact and functioning at an optimal level, your body is able to perform and heal as it was meant to. Recent groundbreaking research has now shown chiropractic care…
I thought I would do something a little different today and maybe not write about something so serious for a change. So I found a few chiropractic commercials I thought were pretty funny and figured I would share them with you. Hope you enjoy.
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is unique in humans because it acts as a prohormone, which is a precursor to a hormone, and it is synthesized during exposure to the sun on our skin. This makes vitamin D one of the few vitamins our body needs that can be produced by our body…
This is a video showing some of Dr. Emoto’s work (I think there are several out there). The concept is very interesting and intriguing and if you get a chance you should check it out. His book is called “The Hidden Messages in Water.” I believe our thoughts and words are very powerful things and…
Everybody knows it is important to drink enough water, but does that mean we actually do? There are a lot of people that mistakenly believe that drinking things such as coffee, soda, juice and tea can be a substitute for drinking plain water. However, it doesn’t even come close to measuring up with pure water…