Chiropractic Oak Park

Health Tips

October 16th is World Spine Day.  Each year, people from around the world join together to raise awareness about the importance of spinal health.  This event is a regular part of the Bone and Joint Decade’s Action Week.  The World Spine Day theme for 2014...

For the past hundred years, chiropractic treatment has been used by pregnant patients to assure a comfortable pregnancy, and to assist with an uncomplicated labour and delivery.  There is a growing collection of research studies that support the use of chiropractic care in pregnancy. The...

The warmer weather is well and truly here and Christmas is fast approaching. You can feel the party vibe in the air. With a little planning, you can stay in good health while still enjoying summer and all its festivities. Travelling on the Holidays Take frequent breaks when driving...

The phrase "core stability" is one that gets thrown around a lot by trainers, athletes, therapists and doctors.  The average person probably knows that they need good core stability, but may not exactly understand why. We have all been told we need it and that it...

The Achilles tendon runs from the calf muscles down to the back of the heel bone (the back of the ankle). Achilles tendonitis is an inflammation of the Achilles tendon, usually due to overuse of the area. It is most commonly reported in athletes that...

Studies show that going outside each day has massive health benefits. Improving your short term memory, reduce stress, restore mental energy, improve concentration & increase vitamin D. So, what are you waiting for? Get Outside!...

At the first sign of back pain, there are a few simple things you can do to provide short term relief and give your back the best chance of healing quickly. Make sure you call your Chiropractor to book an appointment, below are tips to help you...

Stand with your arm extended to the rear and parallel to the ground. (Or for a variation, bend your elbow to 90 degrees.) Hold on to an immovable object and then turn your shoulders and body away from your outstretched arm. Hold the stretch...

When it comes to good health for you and your family, preventing a problem is much easier than treating a problem. In the long run, prevention also costs much less. Chiropractic care is valuable for you, and is valuable for your children. Kids are natural explorers...

Sleep and mental health are intimately linked. We all know that after a sleepless night we can feel a bit tired and irritable, but most of us can bounce back after a good night’s sleep. People who suffer from chronic sleep problems have more difficulty...

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