6 Ways to Protect Your Joints as You Age

By Jen Phillips AprilJanuary 15, 2020 Uncategorized natural pain relief

It’s easy to take our bodies for granted. You can walk, bend over, sit and stand, and maybe even run and dance. But one wrong step can change everything. Twist your ankle stepping off a curb and you may find yourself traveling through the airport in a wheelchair because you can’t walk. As you get…

Benefits of Massage Therapy

By Jen Phillips AprilDecember 30, 2019December 30, 2019 massage therapy, pain management

When was your last massage? For many, it’s been awhile. Once thought of as a indulgence, the medical community now recognizes the benefits of massage therapy. You may know it reduces stress and relieves pain. But did you know massage therapy also releases feel-good endorphins? Endorphins are naturally occurring chemicals in the body that promote…

7 Ways to Supercharge Your Immune System

By Jen Phillips AprilDecember 12, 2019 Chiropractic Care, Wellness immune system

Do you feel over-extended this time of year and your immune system is low? It’s common. There are work-related holiday gatherings, kids’ programs, and all manner of social invites. Sometimes, it can seem like you’re on a treadmill frantically wrapping gifts and rushing to this or that event around Bucks County and into Philadelphia. Next…

This Natural Pain Management Approach Helps You Feel Better

By Jen Phillips AprilNovember 29, 2019 pain management

According to a 2016 Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report, an estimated 20.4% of American adults live with chronic pain. Chronic pain of course, is the kind that becomes your companion. It can last for years and impact your quality of life in significant ways. From keeping you up at night to preventing you from…

Is Chiropractic Care Safe?

By Jen Phillips AprilNovember 19, 2019November 19, 2019 back pain, Chiropractic Care back pain, doylestown chiropractor, pain management

If you’re considering trying chiropractic care for the first time, you may have a lot of questions. Questions like: Can it help my chronic back pain? Is chiropractic care safe? Do you need to go multiple times? Is it covered by insurance? The answers are yes, yes, yes, probably. According to the American Chiropractic Association,…

Common Chiropractic Terms for Curious New Patients

By Jen Phillips AprilSeptember 25, 2019 Chiropractic Care, Uncategorized

Every profession has its lingo and chiropractors are no different. While you certainly don’t need to know all the terminology, you might find it interesting to know a few common chiropractic terms. For example, chiropractors use the terms subluxation, manipulation and adjustment a lot. Before we define those, here’s a brief overview of the chiropractic…

Is Chiropractic a Good Scoliosis Treatment for You?

By Jen Phillips AprilSeptember 11, 2019 Uncategorized

Is Chiropractic a Good Scoliosis Treatment for You? If you’ve been diagnosed with scoliosis, you probably have questions. What is scoliosis exactly? Will you have to wear a brace, how will it affect your life, and what type of scoliosis treatment will help? As you know, scoliosis is an abnormal spinal curve. While the spine…

Pinched Nerve in Neck: Causes and Treatment

By Jen Phillips AprilAugust 9, 2019 neck pain, neck pain relief, pinched nerve

Have you been diagnosed with a pinched nerve? Or maybe you have pain in your arm, neck, and shoulder and wonder if it’s stemming from your neck? A pinched nerve in your neck is can cause pain all the way down your arm. In medical terms, we call it “cervical radiculopathy.” But no matter what…

Reduce Inflammation for Less Back Pain…Without Medication

By Jen Phillips AprilJuly 26, 2019 back pain, pain management

Let me guess, you suffer with chronic back pain? You’ve also heard that if you could reduce inflammation, you may have less back pain. Is that right? Great! That means you’ve probably heard the reports of the dangers of inflammation. That left unchecked it can lead to rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease and more. You also…

How You Can Improve Your Posture (and Reduce Pain)

By Jen Phillips AprilJuly 11, 2019 Chiropractic Care, pain management

Want to feel unstoppable? Stand up, throw your shoulders back and your chest out, raise your head proudly and hold your hands in fists by your sides. This is the “superhero” pose– so called because every superhero movie seems to show the heroes in this stance. It’s a powerful way of standing. It says,…