Valley Chiropractic

Whiplash is an injury that commonly occurs in victims of car accidents, as well as with sports injuries. This video gives a good visual of what a whiplash injury looks like and what can occur in your body if this happens to you. Chiropractic care is so important when it comes to helping your body heal after these types of injuries. The joints, muscles, and associated structures in your spine and neck have just gone through a major trauma, and getting seen by your chiropractor... as soon as possible can increase your chances of healing more fully and more quickly. Don't wait! To contact us for appointments, give our front desk a call or an email. https://www.spine-health.com/video/whiplash-video

Do you get tension headaches, or do you feel like your neck/upper back feel tight? Try this stretch to release some tension in your suboccipital muscles, which are located at the base of your skull. These muscles often get tight and can cause headaches, and this really simple stretch can help! It’s also a great one to do if you are working at a computer for a long time or have been looking down at your phone for a little too long. #techneck To book an appointment, give us a call or an email!

Interesting... Research suggests that phone use is leading to "horns" growing on young people's skulls. These "horns," or bone spurs, can form on any part of the body from uneven wear and tear, or pulling from muscles. Some common places include the back of the heel, collar bones, and your spine. https://www.washingtonpost.com//horns-are-growing-young-/

Great info on protecting your back and preventing low back pain through exercise. https://blog.webexercises.com/3-things-to-consider-when-tr/

Everyone goes through stressful times, and we could all use some coping tips to go from gloom to gratitude. Here is a quick summary from the article below: 1. Take a moment to identify one positive event each day. 2. Tell someone about the positive event or share it on social media. This can help you savor the moment a little longer.... 3. Start a daily gratitude journal. Aim to find little things you're grateful for, such as a good cup of coffee, a pretty sunrise or nice weather. 4. Identify a personal strength and reflect on how you've used this strength today or in recent weeks. 5. Set a daily goal and track your progress. "This is based on research that shows when we feel progress towards a goal, we have more positive emotions," Moskowitz says. The goal should not be too lofty. You want to be able to perceive progress. 6. Try to practice "positive reappraisal": Identify an event or daily activity that is a hassle. Then, try to reframe the event in a more positive light. Example: If you're stuck in traffic, try to savor the quiet time. If you practice this enough, it can start to become a habit. 7. Do something nice for someone else each day. These daily acts of kindness can be as simple as giving someone a smile or giving up your seat on a crowded train. Research shows we feel better when we're kind to others. 8. Practice mindfulness by paying attention to the present moment. You can also try a 10-minute breathing exercise that uses a focus on breathing to help calm the mind. https://www.npr.org//from-gloom-to-gratitude-8-skills-to-c