Most new parents struggle when their baby is unsettled. It’s hard enough to adapt and care for a tiny human, but it takes an immense amount of energy and patience when that baby is uncomfortable and unwell. As a chiropractor, I know that chiropractic care can go a long way in helping with this process, […]
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Low Back Pain
Low back pain is the most common condition leading to disability among working men and women under the age of forty-five.1 At any given moment, approximately 2% of the entire U.S. population is either permanently or temporarily disabled by low back pain.2 Causes and Effects The feet are the foundation of the body; they support […]
Plantar Fasciitis
Keystone Chiropractic offers custom orthotics through Foot Levelers to help with your foot pain. Foot Levelers' Stabilizing Orthotics are individually designed for you based on your specific needs and lifestyle. Each pair is precisely measured, assessed and crafted by a specially trained Foot Levelers technician to properly support all three of your arches. Give Keystone […]
Stretching
According to the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, "muscles and connective tissue shorten over time, which results in less flexibility causing muscles to become weaker and stiff. The sudden use of those muscles can cause serious injury". It is important to take care of your body and stretch before and after any activity. Most chronic and […]
Healthy and Fit Athletes
The majority, if not all, sports are good, provided that the child prepares appropriately,” says Timothy Ray, DC, a member of the American Chiropractic Association’s Council on Sports Injuries and Physical Fitness. “Without proper preparation, playing any sport can turn into a bad experience. There are structural and physical developmental issues that need to be […]
Gait Cycle
A correct gait pattern is essential for a healthy body and spine. According to Dr. Mark Charrette, D.C., "the stance phase, which comprises 60% of the gait cycle, begins when the heel strikes the ground. The force is equal to 2.5X the body's weight when walking and 3.5X when running. That's like a 160-pound person […]
FDA Reverses Its Position on Daily Aspirin
After many decades of promoting aspirin, the FDA now says that if you have not experienced a heart problem, you should not be taking a daily aspirin—even if you have a family history of heart disease. This represents a significant departure from FDA’s prior position on aspirin for the prevention of heart attacks. Below is the link […]
Italian Court Reignites MMR Vaccine Debate After Award Over Child with Autism
MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine). Be informed about the benefits and risks involved with vaccines for yourself and your child and make an educated decision on what is best for you and your family. click here to read full article
The Significance And Advantages Of Stretching
When we think of the way to ensure physical fitness and health, we often think of exercise and regular scheduled checks. We might also think about various types of alternate medication to treat any wounds, sicknesses or abnormalities. Stretching is a crucial element of overall health that is often forgotten before and after exercise and […]
Back Pain? Neck Pain? Leg Agony? Could be Nerve Irritation!
If you have back stiffness, neck discomfort or maybe leg discomfort, the issue could be originating from nerve irritation. Folk regularly mistakenly blame the muscles for discomfort or numbness in a limb when in fact the issues results from a nerve. Unless the nerve is treated by a trained pro, like a chiropractor, the symptoms […]