Doylestown Chiropractor

Best Sleeping Positions to Prevent Headaches

Waking up in the morning with a headache does not seem the best way to start a day. Besides this, most of us have experienced something similar before, and probably, are not acting to prevent it from happening again.

Sleeping in an incorrect position can be the cause of shorter or low quality sleep habits, which, for instance, can lead to a headache. Dr. Jeff McQuaite, a Doylestown chiropractor

Neck Cracking: What Causes It?

We’ve all probably experienced the feeling of our joints moving around, usually accompanied by a sound similar to a pop or a crack. This is known as crepitus, and is not an abnormal thing (if there is no pain involved). But, what if there is pain when turning or twisting your head? Turning to look over your shoulder, switching positions on your pillow at night, and turning your head quickly from…

Postural Improvements During The Workday

Many of us sit at a desk during the workday, typing away till all hours…and of course, we know we should be sitting up straight and not hunching over…. right?

Having proper posture while we’re sitting at a desk is something that takes time, and will require daily effort, especially if we’re used to sitting in a different way. Over time, the uncomfortableness that you’ll inevitably feel from being…

You’ve most likely heard of whiplash, and how people can be affected by it after a traumatic event to the head or neck such as car accidents, sporting injuries, falling, and other high impact activities, just to name a few. But what actually happens to your spine when you have whiplash?Essentially, it happens when your head and neck are forced backward and forward quickly, putting your spine…

What is Good Posture?

We hear it all the time…stand up straight, don’t slouch, keep your shoulders back…but, what really is considered “good” posture? If we’re talking about the head and neck, then having good posture would be when your ears are located right above your shoulders, instead of leaning forward or tilted too far back. Shoulder blades are pulled together, and your chest is open. When all of these things…

Mobility During the Workday

We all know that sitting for hours at a desk is not the greatest for us, right? Hunched over and staring at the computer screen all day can wreak havoc on not only our bodies, but our minds as well! Being in this same repetitive position day in and day out can cause rounded shoulders, a tight lower back, and neck pains, just to name a few. So how can we balance out the physical monotony of having…

Weight Maintenance and Sleep Habits

Whether you’re up till all hours of the night or waking up before the crack of dawn, we all know that sleep is important to us…and getting enough is even more so. But how many of us are actually getting adequate amounts of rest? Recent studies discussed by chiropractor in Doylestownhave shown that a lack of sleep has correlated with an increase in the obesity rate – and since sleep helps to…

You Have Choices If You Are In Pain

Pain is the body’s way of telling us that something is wrong, and it’s important to react the right way when we experience it in our bodies. Some people react to every twinge of pain as if the sky is falling — they panic, and run to the doctor in search of a prescription to stop the pain. Others try to “work through the pain”, or ignore it, which can be like ignoring evidence of a leaky roof on…

The sciatic nerve has a central position in the body, running down the spine and then splitting into two branches and continuing down the legs. Pain coming from this nerve can radiate through the body and be excruciating at times. Unfortunately, sciatic nerve ailments are common, and people turn to pain medications or even surgery to get relief.

However, studies have shown that natural treatment…

CAN BACK PAIN CAUSE FALLS?

If you’re an older adult who has back pain, does that put you at greater risk of falling? That was the question addressed in a study undertaken by Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon, and it found a surprising answer. The study followed 6,000 older men who had varying degrees of back pain during a two year period, and when the results were in it turned out that 25 percent of…

We live in stressful times, it seems, and many people suffer from stress-related ailments. Research by a Doylestown chiropractor has shown that stress produces harmful reactions in the body, including an increase in cortisol, amyloid plaque, and cytokines — all of which can lead to inflammation, chronic pain, and more serious problems.

A Jamison chiropractoris finding that ancient methods like…

THE HEALTH PROPERTIES OF ZINC

Nutrition researchers are finding the mineral zinc has many properties that can benefit mental and physical health. Here are five of them.

  . It strengthens the immune system. According to a Doylestown Pa chiropractor, a deficiency in zinc can compromise your immune system and make you more susceptible to infections.

. It boosts the healing properties of your skin. Zinc plays a role in the…

YOGA HAS MANY BENEFITS

Yoga has had an enormous surge in popularity in the last two decades, and there are millions of people who do yoga on a regular basis for its health benefits. Many studies have shown the benefits of yoga on various systems of the body. Here is a rundown from a Jamison chiropractor of some of the latest studies on how yoga can make you healthier.

It reduces inflammation. Studies show that a yoga…

Back To School Backpack Safety Tips

As another school year is upon us, and parents and students alike are making their back to school lists, Dr. Jeff is reminding his patients that back-to-school is tough enough. Your child’s backpack shouldn’t make it tougher.

Dr. Jeff says “In my Doylestown chiropractic practice, I have seen more and more elementary and middle school aged children who are complaining about back, neck and…

SHOULD YOU GET AN MRI?

Let’s say you’ve been experiencing back pain for a while, and you’ve tried popping over the counter painkillers or anti-inflammatory agents, and perhaps you’ve even tried applying heat and ice to the affected area, but nothing has made the pain go away. So, you go to your local chiropractorand describe the problem, and the doc says, “We need to get an MRI to see what’s going on in that area.…