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maintaining good posture
Chiropractic Therapy
Tips for Maintaining Good Posture
Good posture is essential for more than a healthy spine, it’s essential to your overall health. Posture helps you stand, walk, sit and lie in positions that place the least strain on your supporting muscles and ligaments. Some other ways good posture can impact your health: Keeps your bones and joints in correct alignment Can...
red cross day disaster relief
Pain Treatment
How the Red Cross Helps the Injured in a Disaster
The American Red Cross responds to an emergency every 8 minutes, and will go wherever they are needed. Monday, May 8, is Red Cross Day, a day to celebrate the Red Cross’s global impact and honoring the organization’s 7 principles: Humanity Impartiality Neutrality Independence Voluntary service Unity Universality While many people know that the American...
servicemen back pain from packs
Back & Neck Pain
Back Pain among Military Servicemen and Women
After serving the country, military servicemen and women can face their own battles at home. While the impact of combat injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder are well-known, chronic pain and back injuries are not widely discussed. Why Are Veterans Experiencing More Pain? Back, neck, and joint pain are all too common among veterans, and the...
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Chiropractic Therapy
See E-Stim Therapy in Action! – Electric Stimulation Demo
E-stim, or electric stimulation therapy, offers physical therapy and injury victims a treatment option that relaxes muscles, and helps treat pain through a minimally invasive technique. Watch this video to see how e-stim works! Make an appointment to experience e-stim therapy at an office near you: Aventura Boca Raton Coral Springs Fort Lauderdale Lake Worth...
shoe heels pain
On the Job Health
The Effects of Footwear on Your Spine
When your lower back is hurting, you can think of several reasons that could be the root of the problem. Maybe it was all those years spent in a physically demanding job, maybe it is time for a new mattress, or maybe it is just age. One source you may not be thinking of is...
aquatic therapy for rehabilitation
Pain Treatment
Using Aquatic Therapy as Part of Your Rehabilitation Routine
Swimming is considered the 3rd most popular sports activity, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. In Florida, swimming is a year-round activity that can help keep you cool. For those struggling with health conditions, swimming can also be used as part of a therapeutic routine. Aquatic therapy can include many forms, from...
common golfing injuries
Safety & Recreation
On Golfer’s Day, Find out How to Avoid Injuries on the Course
Golfer’s Day, on April 10, celebrates not just the sport, but also the men and women who play it. The history of golf is debatable, but by the late 19th century, the sport was played internationally, including in the U.S. Golf is now considered one of the top sports to play and watch, especially in...
miami dade county traffic
Car Accidents & Injuries
Most Dangerous Intersections in Miami Dade County
Miami-Dade County is not just the most populous county in Florida, it’s also the site of the most car accidents. In 2015, the Florida Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) reported that 63,451 car accidents were reported in Miami-Dade, which is a 45.46% increase when compared to crashes reported the previous year. While...
anatomy of the spine
Chiropractic Therapy
Anatomy of the Spine
The spine plays an extremely important role in the body as it supports the body’s weight, provides posture while allowing for movement and flexibility, and protects the spinal cord. The spine is made up of 33 individual bones that are stacked on top of each other. From there, the spinal column is an intricate entanglement...