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When to Use Heat or Ice for Injury: A Chiropractor’s Perspective

When to Use Heat or Ice for Injury: A Chiropractor’s Perspective

Key Points: • Heat brings nutrient-rich blood to the injury site, while ice constricts the blood vessels, hindering the body’s natural healing process. • Ice can be used for pain and swelling in the first 24 hours, but heat will always be more beneficial for long-term...

How to Protect Your Spine, Joints, and Low Back at Work

How to Protect Your Spine, Joints, and Low Back at Work

Key Points •Some tools for keeping your spine and joints healthy at work include good supportive tennis shoes, a standing desk, a laptop stand with a separate keyboard to elevate your screen to eye level, and more. •Neither sitting nor standing all day is beneficial...

How Chiropractic Care Can Help Teachers Stay Healthy and Pain-Free

How Chiropractic Care Can Help Teachers Stay Healthy and Pain-Free

Key Points •There are many benefits to chiropractic care for teachers, including pain relief, injury prevention, tension relief, and stress management. •If you’re nervous about seeing a chiropractor for the first time, you can simply communicate with your chiropractor...

Cold Laser Therapy Benefits and Uses

Cold Laser Therapy Benefits and Uses

Key Points •Cold laser therapy is a healing technique that uses infrared and near-infrared light to penetrate deep into tissue. The goal is to speed the healing process by reducing inflammation and boosting cells in the affected area for recovery. •Cold laser therapy...

2 Supplements Critical for Bone Health (Vit D + Collagen)

2 Supplements Critical for Bone Health (Vit D + Collagen)

Key Points •Other ways to support your spinal health include regular resistance training, going for walks, eating a healthy, colorful diet, and more. •The two best supplements for spine health and strong bones are vitamin D and collagen. •Vitamin D allows our bones...