Dr. Ellen Rencher

Below are a few exercises I recommend to my patients (FYI: Prone position is face down) Important to note that if you are in need of an adjustment it's best to get adjusted PRIOR TO EXERCISE. This is because a misaligned spine creates muscle imbalance. Exercising while it's misaligned will reinforce this imbalance. THis is why you may see my patients walking around my building AFTER an adjustment (before getting into their car). OR having traction, upper body massage or exercises AFTER the adjustment.

If you and someone you know has been suffering with carpal tunnel, or painful hands/wrists please forward this article to them. Many of my patients have successfully recovered from the need of surgery, braces and are free of pain.

A few preventative tips. 1) Raise your headrest so that it's above your head and about 1-2" from the back of your head. This way if you stop short or you're in an accident the headrest will be there to protect you. 2) Check your Auto Insurance Policy to see if you have Med Pay. Most Auto insurance plans will cover your injuries(& passengers) plus car damage, but MedPay will be there to pay the doctors or auto repairs as needed. Without MedPay you may have to pay out-of-po...cket until your case is settled. 3) Chiropractic care is the quickest and most effective way to recover from Whiplash. No twisting involved with Gonstead adjustments. Come in and get out of pain today! See more

Are you a stomach or side sleeper? They say stomach sleepers do so because 'they want to leave their troubles behind'. What I have found is stomach sleepers = chronic neck problems. And side sleepers can also have neck or back with pillow +/or positioning issues. Body pillows can give comfort and support for stomach and side sleepers. However..... Here is one tip I give my patients:... If the body pillow that you are using between your legs is too thick you may develop hip and low back pain. Solution: a King size pillow may work better for you. See more

Great article to learn of how rice effects your body. Stay tune for my upcoming Health Topic Classes! Meanwhile, I like cauliflower rice. Simply spin in your food processor until it looks like rice, that's it! Then heat up in a sauce pan, no water needed, can add salt 'n pepper. Or if you're looking for an easier way, Costco has Organic Cauliflower rice in their freezer section. Loved this article, it touches on some key health factors of rice.

Clearing your body of the toxic smoke! Currently California has the worst air quality in the world! (YES, Worse than China) If you would like supportive herbs and supplements call the office today, I'm reordering supplements or can have supplements sent to you. For home remedies: Mint, Thyme, basil are great cleansing herbs. Ask for our Water Infusion recipes!