If you carry a purse, be careful not to overload it. A purse should not be much heavier than a gallon of milk. Change the shoulder you carry it on regularly to avoid causing muscle spasm that can lead to pain and warping of the spine over time. If you use a wallet, do not carry it […]
Month: August 2014
5 Reasons Chiropractic is Essential For Optimizing Your Athletic Training
It’s no secret that athletes of all kinds consider chiropractic care an integral part of their routine. Every NFL team has their own chiropractor. Chiropractors have been noticed treating athletes at the Olympics, the World Cup, the Boston Marathon, and CrossFit Games. Whether you’re a soccer player, CrossFitter, yogi, football player, martial artist, runner, or […]
Dr. O’s Tips: How to Wash Your Produce
Wash your produce in a mixture of white vinegar and water to remove pesticides before serving. Soaking produce in a bath of approximately 10% white vinegar and 90% water for up to an hour removes many pesticides from produce. You can also use a mixture of 1 tbsp. lemon juice, 2 tablespoons baking soda, and 1 […]
Dr. O’s Tips: Set a reminder to reorganize your posture when at work
Place a sticker on your computer or somewhere where you will see it at your workstation to remind you to periodically reorganize your posture and take breaks from sitting to stretch. Whenever your eyes land on the sticker, check the position you have been working from and then correct the errors that will lead to spinal imbalances, […]