Chiropractic entries

Chiropractic Should Be First Treatment Choice for Sciatica, Study Shows

Vol 15 Issue 46 Sciatica – a group of symptoms that include pain, numbness and/or weakness in the lower back, buttocks, hip and down one leg – is a common condition. If the condition does not easily resolve with medical treatment, the next option is usually surgery. But a new study shows that Chiropractic is [...]

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NATURAL APPROACH RECOMMENDED FOR TREATMENT OF OSTEOARTHRITIS

Vol. 6 Issue 71 A study was conducted to evaluate NSAIDs in the treatment of osteoarthritis and to assess a more effective treatment option. Alternative treatments tested included Chiropractic, glucosamine sulfate supplements and exercise. Researchers noted that NSAIDs should not be considered as a treatment option, due to the detrimental effects NSAIDs have on joints [...]

McHenry Chiropractor describes intermediate neck exercise

Here is a simple exercise that you can do at home with no exercise equipment. It works the longus capitis, longus colli, SCM (sternocleidomastoid) muscles. The purpose of this exercise is to increase neck strength and muscular endurance. The benefits are improved stability, functional strength and injury prevention. Begin by lying on the back with [...]

Chiropractor in McHenry explains knee exercises for beginners.

Here is a simple exercise that you can do at home with no equipment. It works the biceps femoris, semimembranosus, semitendinosus muscles. The purpose of this exercise is to increase knee strength and muscular endurance. By doing this exercise you can have the benefits of improved stability, functional strength and injury prevention. Begin lying on [...]

Chiropractic hip exercises for Mchenry.

Here is a simple exercise that you can do at home with no equipment. It works the gluteus medius/minimus, piriformis and hip lateral rotators muscles. The purpose of this exercise is to Increase hip strength and muscular endurance. By doing this exercise you can have the benefits of Improved stability, functional strength and injury Begin [...]

Mchenry Chiropractor shares ankle exercises for beginners.

Here is a simple exercise that you can do at home with no equipment. It works the peroneus longus/brevis, tibialis anterior, tibialis posterior, gastrocnemius, soleus muscles. The purpose of this exercise is to improve muscular endurance, ankle strength, and proprioception. By doing this exercise you can have the benefits of Improved stability, functional strength and [...]

Chiropractor Mchenry shares low back exercises for beginners.

Here is a simple exercises that you can do at home with no equipment. It works the multifidus, erector spinae, transverse abdominus, oblique muscles. The purpose of this exercise is to Increase low back strength and muscular endurance. By doing this exercise you can have the benefits of Improved stability, functional strength and injury prevention [...]

Chiropractor Mchenry shares shoulder exercises for beginners.

Here is a simple exercise that you can do at home with no equipment. It works the areas related to the shoulder such as deltoid – anterior, deltoid – lateral, pec major – clavical head, and coracobrachialis muscles. The purpose of this exercise is to Increase shoulder strength and muscular endurance. By doing this exercise [...]

Chiropractor Mchenry shares intermediate level abdominal exercise.

Involves no equipment. This exercise works the abdominal, oblique internal/external, iliopsoa muscles. The purpose is to increase abdominal strength and muscular endurance. The benefits include improved stability, functional strength and injury prevention. Begin lying on floor. Lift knees so that a 90º position is attained at hip and knees. Place hands beside ears. Activate core. [...]