There is ever-growing evidence that sitting for extended periods of time is bad for your spine, but what do you do if sitting is part of your job? You have to make a living, after all! Here are some tips to improve your workspace and promote a healthier spine.
Read MoreFootball season has officially started, and as fun as it is to watch, it is one serious sport. Whether professional or playing for the local little league team or even just enjoying from the sidelines, chiropractic can help football players and fans alike. Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreThere is sometimes an adjustment period for those new to chiropractic, and you may experience a few days of toxic release after your first adjustment. But what exactly is toxic release and how do you manage this temporary problem?
Read MoreHave you ever suffered from knee pain? If so, you know even the most basic daily tasks can feel impossible to accomplish. Whether it’s bending down to pick something up off the floor, climbing the stairs at the office, or just getting out of bed, knee issues are painful and have negative effects on your daily life. Here’s how chiropractic can help.
Read MoreWhen most people think of a chiropractic adjustment, they (correctly) focus on the realignment of the vertebral bodies into their proper place. However, many injuries involve the soft tissue around the spine, specifically the muscles, ligaments, and tendons. So the question is, by aligning the BONES in the spine, how can chiropractors help the soft tissue injury that is affecting the patient?
Read MoreIt is officially August, and that means it is time to head back to school. Excitement is in the air as students and teachers start off a new school year. Your to-do list includes getting new school supplies, new shoes, and a fall wardrobe, but it’s also important to take notice of your health. A great addition to your back to school routine is to take care of your back with chiropractic care. Here’s why:
Read MoreDoesn’t it seem like every day we are getting busier and busier? From summer sports to getting ready to go back to school, we need our hands to function as they should. You use your hands all throughout the day, from making breakfast, to corralling kids, working your job, chores around the house, fixing dinner — their work never ends! So much activity can sometimes trigger hand pain, and chiropractic can help.
Read MoreOne of the most common complaints we hear from new patients is that they suffer from stiffness in the morning. “First movement” pain or morning stiffness is usually present for anywhere from 15-45 minutes. As the day progresses, the stiffness subsides, only to come back with a vengeance in the evening. Here’s what you need to know about morning stiffness and how we can help.
Read MoreAn important part of your overall health and wellness is taking care of the body’s largest organ: your skin! Here’s a refresher on the importance of regularly applying SPF — an essential to living in South Florida!
Read MoreChiropractic has numerous health benefits that help people of all ages and sizes. Whether you first visited us to treat back pain, are here for arthritis, or are promoting a healthy pregnancy, there is a chiropractic treatment for you. There are many stages of life and health conditions that chiropractic can help with, but is obesity one of them?
Read MoreNot only is swimming a great way to cool down on a hot day, it is also a great aerobic exercise and can ease and prevent pain. There are many rewards that come with swimming, but like most activities, it does come with some risks. Here’s what you need to know about how swimming can affect your back.
Read MoreIndependence Day is almost here! Just about everyone is buzzing about their holiday plans and thinking food, fireworks, and freedom. If you are suffering from neck pain, you’re probably dreading the fact that you’ve got to leave your heating pad or ice pack behind and wondering how you are going to enjoy watching the fireworks. Here at Markson Chiropractic, we pride ourselves in providing our patients with pain relief. Here’s how we can help you find freedom from neck pain.
Read MoreWhen done the right way, yoga can reduce blood sugar levels and stress, increase endurance, balance, and flexibility, and strengthen your muscles and joints. Chiropractic care corrects misalignments, promotes better joint mobility, and improves the health of the nervous system, and that’s just the start! Learn more about how yoga and chiropractic care are quite the pair.
Read MoreSports and fitness training tend to put an incredible amount of stress on the body. Long distance running is no different, and it is one of the most taxing exercises for the musculoskeletal system. Here’s how chiropractic can help.
Read MoreFather’s day is nearly here, and that means celebrating all the awesome dads in our lives (or just being celebrated!). This Father’s Day, give dad the gift that keeps on giving — his health! Here’s why you should take care of dad with chiropractic care.
Read MoreIf you have been suffering from back pain, perhaps the filing cabinet you’re carrying around in your back pocket is to blame. Wallet sciatica and hip-pocket syndrome are very real conditions. Here are our suggestions to avoid back pain associated with big wallets.
Read MoreThe nervous system is composed of the brain, spinal cord, and spinal nerves. This “master system” controls the function of every cell, tissue, muscle and organ in the entire body. This is one of the basic premises of chiropractic, and this is why it is important to keep your spine aligned through regular check-ups and adjustments. Here’s how a healthy spine can improve your immune system!
Read MoreWhen it comes to whiplash, most people think only those that have been in a car accident can suffer from it. As we’ve treated many whiplash patients, we can confirm that is simply not true. Whiplash can be serious and cause health issues that last for months or even years, which is why it is important to understand what whiplash is and how it can happen to you. Here’s what you need to know.
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