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September 27, 2017

To Ice or Not to Ice – That is the Question

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When it comes to inflammation and injury, the age-old question has been “Should I apply ice”? For years now athletes have been following what is known in short as the RICE protocol. RICE stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. How does it work? Ice works by lessening the blood flow to the injured area.

September 26, 2017

The Benefits of Stretching

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Our bodies were created for movement. They are intended to be limber and pliable. Many of us in today’s society end up choosing professions that entail us either sitting or standing still for hours on end. It isn’t doing any of us any favors. While you cannot simply quit your job, you can make those

September 18, 2017

Fender Bender – Do I Really Need to See a Chiropractor?

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You have just finished up the paperwork with the local authorities and are heading home from a minor car accident. You may think to yourself “Oh, it was just a fender bender” and feel ok, like you don’t really need any medical attention – this is where logic and reason need to override feeling. In