McKenzie Method – MDT
The McKenzie Method, also known as MDT, is a form of treatment mainly used within physical therapy. The McKenzie Method is effective for a wide variety of spine and extremity (shoulder, knee, ankle) conditions. Such conditions include: Sciatica Spinal stenosis Low back pain Neck pain Herniated disc Scoliosis Arthritis Muscle spasms What to Expect This… Read more »
Daily Task Injuries
Do you sit at a desk or in front of a computer for long periods of time? Do you lift heavy objects at home or work? Do you run, walk, lift, swim or play a sport? Overuse injuries (or repetitive stress injuries) are injuries that happen when too much stress is placed on an area… Read more »
Joint by Joint Facebook Live Video Series
Our two newest chiropractors, Dr. McKee and Dr. G, talk joints in their first Joint by Joint Facebook Live video series. This week, they are focusing on the shoulder. Join us next week at https://www.facebook.com/GoodyearHealthCenter/ to see what joint they choose to focus on next! Schedule an appointment with Dr. McKee or Dr. Gebultowicz today!
Sprains and Strains
Receiving chiropractic care for sprains and strains is 100% safe and effective. Chiropractors are experts at relieving pain due to new or old injuries, and guarantee to get you back to living pain-free. A sprain is known as the stretching or tearing of a ligament(s), the tough band of fibrous tissue that connects two bones… Read more »
TMJ and TMJD (Mouth and Jaw Pain)
Temporomandibular joints, also known as TMJ’s, are the joints and jaw muscles that work together to allow you to open and close your mouth. TMJ disorders, such as temporomandibular joint disorder/dysfunction (TMJD), can cause jaw pain and make eating and talking difficult. TMJD Causes TMJ pain can be linked to a number of different reasons… Read more »
Knee Pain
Over the course of your lifetime, you may experience knee pain and immobility. Your knee is a complex structure that houses three different bones- the lower part of the thighbone, the upper part of the shinbone and the kneecap. Strong and supportive ligaments and tendons keep these bones in place while the cartilage provides cushion… Read more »
Headaches/Migraines and Chiropractic Care
A headache or migraine is an extremely common condition that causes pain and discomfort in the head or neck region. Headaches and migraines can be occasional or frequent, occurring as often as once or twice a day. Not every headache or migraine you experience will be the same, as they tend to range in pain… Read more »
The Importance of Nutrition
Nutrition is known as the intake of food based on your body’s dietary needs. An adequate, well-rounded diet coupled with regular exercise can enhance your overall well-being and increase your longevity. Types There are two types of nutrients our body’s require: Macronutrients (macro, meaning large) Micronutrients (micro, meaning small) Macronutrients are rather important as your… Read more »
Benefits of Deep Tissue Laser Therapy
Laser therapy: LightForce™ Therapy Laser’s patented Laser-Massage® involves a laser that penetrates deep into the tissue to reduce inflammation at a cellular level, thus accelerating the healing process. While undergoing laser therapy, patients will feel a soothing warmth as laser energy gently penetrates tissue and boosts the body’s own regeneration powers to relieve pain. Treatments are painless… Read more »
How to Successfully Stick to the Keto Diet
Whether you’ve just started the Keto Diet or have been rockin’ the hot, new trend for a while, here are some tips and tricks to keep your motivation at an all-time high. Alter your focus. Is counting calories an effective method? Is there certain foods you should or should not be eating? Does intermittent fasting… Read more »