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Have you looked at your posture in the mirror lately?  Do you feel yourself slouching while at your work space or at home on the sofa?  Your bad posture could be having negative effects on your overall health.  This article lists several of those adverse effects on the body of which you might not be […]

An interesting study was just published that suggests a strong link between back pain and mortality.  This provides a stronger reason to treat your back pain as soon as it occurs, and build good self-care, exercise, and maintenance routines. Read more about what they said here: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323985.php?fbclid=IwAR0_vbvaMmL505I-s2yMygb537YN7iWK8VYDt3NaFG3AVkck0hMd0fdYQsE

With the holiday season well upon us, you may have travel plans in the near future. “Traveling can be rough on the body. Whether you are traveling alone, on business or on your way to a sunny resort with your family, long hours in a car or on an airplane can leave you stressed, tired, […]

When treatment is completed for a musculoskeletal complaint, the doctor will often recommend maintenance care to reduce the risk or lessen the severity of any subsequent re-injury.  Shifting the focus to core strengthening exercises and keeping the joints and muscles moving properly is important to on-going health. Read this short article to learn more:   […]

We’ve talked a lot about the benefits of a Mediterranean or Anti-inflammatory diet.  Well, further research suggest that it may also lower your risk for depression.  It’s another great reason to incorporate this type of eating into your lifestyle.  Read more about this research below:   Mediterranean diet linked to 33 percent lower depression risk

Do you want to enter your golden years being more healthy?  A new study shows that having higher omega-3 levels are a good place to start. “We found that higher blood levels of omega-3s from seafood were associated with a higher likelihood of healthy aging and also saw that people with the highest blood levels […]

At ChiroMend, we have long promoted a Mediterranean/Anti-Inflammatory diet.  Now, further research suggest that limiting carbohydrates for breakfast helps in reducing weight and waist size. “Restricting carbohydrate in the morning, in addition to a low-calorie Mediterranean diet, led to improved weight and fat loss, lower body mass index (BMI), and a reduced waist circumference compared […]

Over the last several months, we have seen an increase in child and adolescent patients.  There are many reasons for this, but most of these kids are involved in athletics.  Chiropractic is great for helping to treat sports injuries, but it’s also a great way for your young athlete to improve their performance, joint mobility, […]

Walking is important for the health of your low back.  Most of us sit at work all day, and then sit at home at night, so it’s important for our joints to get some movement during the day.  Those with low back pain may find that walking will help to loosen the joints and muscles […]

If so, then what is the effect?  We believe that Chiropractic care is effective and safe, but it is great when research studies continue to further prove this. The study (linked below) was performed on US military personnel.  They added chiropractic care to their usual model of low back treatment.  Patients who received the chiropractic […]