Orthopedics is a field of healthcare that focuses on the musculoskeletal system, specifically the spine, joints and muscles. Common orthopedic conditions include: Shoulder injuries (rotator cuff tears, frozen shoulder, arthritis) Hand/wrist injuries (carpel tunnel syndrome, tendinitis) Neck and back injuries (stenosis, scoliosis, disc herniation) Hip injuries (bursitis, osteoarthritis) Knee injuries (patellofemoral syndrome, ACL tear, meniscus… Read more »
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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
10 Benefits of the Keto Diet (aside from weight loss)
The Keto Diet is growing in popularity and taking the world by storm. Join the movement to reap these 10 benefits and countless more! 1. You’ll experience an increase in energy levels. The mitochondria, also known as the power house of the cell, prefers ketones as fuel. Once your body completely transitions from burning glucose… Read more »
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is a common complaint that has many causes and effects. Since it is one of our most used joints, it’s vulnerable to wear and tear. Areas of Shoulder Pain: Your shoulder houses many different major components including: The clavicle (the collarbone) The shoulder muscles The acromion (a bony projection of the shoulderblade) The bursa (a… Read more »
The Keto Diet
A ketone is a molecule your body naturally produces when your carbohydrate intake is low. The term ketogenic means that it produces ketones in the body. Keto = ketone; genic = producing. When your body enters ketosis, fat, rather than glucose, is being burned, providing you with energy. Greatly reducing the amount of carbohydrates while… Read more »
Stay on Track: 5 Tips to Get Ready for Running
Have you dealt with knee, ankle, hip, or low back pain while running? It can be an incredibly difficult hurdle to get over, especially if you are a runner. Spring is finally starting to show its face here in Wisconsin and while the temperatures continue to rise, it is only natural for us to get… Read more »