For several years we have been hearing, “Sitting is the new smoking.” But is sitting really that bad for you and your health? Smoking significantly increases your risk of stroke, heart disease, and cancer. As it relates to our health, how can something like smoking compare to excessive sitting? Let’s take a look at some…
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common problem that we encounter at Elite Chiropractic and Performance Center. There is a wide variety of patients who experience this problem who also don’t know that chiropractic is a great treatment option. So what is carpal tunnel syndrome and how can chiropractic help? What Is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? The…
Even though the winter months are not yet over, the blue skies and the gradual rising temperatures remind us of being active outside. With spring just around the corner, many are gearing up for increased activity outdoors. With this increase in activity comes the risk of developing one of the most common foot problems we encounter:…
With all of the stress that we encounter on a daily basis, it’s no wonder that our energy seems to be constantly sapped. How many of us reach for the diet soda, energy drink, or other caffeinated beverage to try and infuse a little extra jolt in our day? Is this a daily occurrence? If…
In any standard vehicle, there are built-in mechanisms to give you clues into the health of your vehicle. There are warning lights such as low tire pressure, low oil, temperature, windshield washer fluid, and check engine. All of these lights play a role in warning you that something is not right in your vehicle. If…
As you transition into the fall and winter seasons it becomes more important to boost your immune system. It’s difficult enough to stay healthy during our typical “Cold and Flu Season”, but now we find ourselves in the middle of a global pandemic. Protecting our bodies and supporting our immune systems may have never been…
What is a herniated disc? One of the most common conditions that present to our office is low back disc syndrome. There are many types of disc problems, but for simplicity’s sake, we will refer to all of them as disc herniation. The disc is a soft tissue structure that is comprised of thick, layered…
The end of summer brings back fond memories of back-to-school time. It was always exciting to get to see familiar faces and start a new routine. As time went on school naturally became more challenging. New challenges always brought about new resources. Many of these resources came in the form of heavy textbooks or laptop…
TMJ (Temporomandibular joint) is a common term used to describe the jaw or surrounding muscles. The TMJ is the joint created by the temporal bone (side of the head) and mandible (lower jaw bone) and is responsible for opening and closing our mouths. It is vital for eating, speaking, swallowing, and any other movement of…
One of the most common conditions we encounter as chiropractic physicians are headaches. There are many classifications of headaches, but some of the most common are tension and migraine headaches. Up to 80% of the adult population in the United States will suffer from tension headaches. Approximately 39 million people in the United States and…
