What Are the Best Sleeping Positions to Prevent Back and Neck Pain? By Jen Phillips AprilJune 26, 2020 Categories: back pain, Chiropractic Care, neck pain, neck pain relief When was the last time you woke up with back or neck pain? If you said, “today,” and that’s typical for you, then it’s worth thinking about how you sleep. As you can imagine, your sleeping position impacts your spinal health. Have you ever fallen asleep in a chair and woken up with a crick…
Benefits of a Maternity Massage By Jen Phillips AprilJune 12, 2020June 12, 2020 Categories: massage therapy Congratulations on your new arrival! Pregnancy is an exciting time. Of course, it also comes with a lot of changes in your body (and emotional) state. You’re probably eating healthy, maybe taking prenatal vitamins, and looking for all the ways to support your body and the little one inside. One of those benefits is with a…
Can Chiropractic Relieve Your Joint Pain? By Jen Phillips AprilMay 27, 2020 Categories: Chiropractic Care, Joint pain, wrist pain Most people associate chiropractic care with back pain. Yet, your chiropractor can help in other ways too. Take chiropractic for joint pain. It might make sense that a chiropractic adjustment to your spine can relieve shoulder pain, but you might not think about it helping your knees or ankles, or even wrists. But it’s possible….
Working from Home? Here’s How to Create an Ergonomic Home Office By Jen Phillips AprilMay 6, 2020 Categories: Uncategorized There’s nothing quite like being hunched over your computer on your sofa for hours on end to quickly dispel the work from home dream. Sure, it’s nice to skip the commute but without an ergonomically friendly work area, you’ll likely find yourself in pain after a while. You may find yourself wondering how…
Stress Management In the Time of Covid (or Anytime) By Jen Phillips AprilApril 23, 2020April 23, 2020 Categories: stress management Tags: stress management stop People are creatures of routines. We crave stability and knowing what to expect. Knowing what to expect gives us a sense of control. Feeling out of control is part of the reason the current COVID crisis is so difficult. All of our routines are disrupted. We don’t know what’s going to happen next. We…
You Can Build a Strong Immune System During a Pandemic By Jen Phillips AprilApril 10, 2020 Categories: Uncategorized Pandemic life is strange. All of our routines are disrupted and even simple things like going to the grocery store can feel like an epic undertaking. It’s even stranger now that Spring is finally here. In Doylestown, Pa, the flowers are blooming and the weather is calling you to come out for a walk. …
Do You Need a Chiropractor? By Jen Phillips AprilMarch 30, 2020April 10, 2020 Categories: Chiropractic Care Tags: chiropractic adjustment The American Chiropractic Association estimates 35 million people visit the chiropractor each year. You might wonder, “do you need a chiropractor?” After all, most people turn to the chiropractor due to neck or back pain, but as they discover more about the benefits of chiropractic care, they realize it has other purposes too. Have you ever…
7 Ways to Improve Your Mobility and Feel Better With These Simple Tips By Jen Phillips AprilMarch 13, 2020 Categories: Uncategorized If you’ve ever twisted an ankle stepping off a curb, then you know that it’s not only painful but keeps you chair (or bedridden) for awhile. If you’ve had a gout flare-up, it can be difficult to walk. Or if you simply haven’t been getting exercise, you may find yourself stiff and in pain. Mobility…
Chiropractic for Joint Pain: Can it Help You? By Jen Phillips AprilFebruary 13, 2020 Categories: Chiropractic Care Several years ago, I twisted my ankle. I was wearing boots with a small heel, walking down a Philadelphia sidewalk, and boom! A patch of the uneven pavement caused my foot/ankle to roll. While painful, I still hobbled the dozen or so blocks back to my car. Later, it swelled up the size of a…
How You Can Improve Mobility with Chiropractic Care By Jen Phillips AprilJanuary 31, 2020 Categories: Chiropractic Care Have you thought about your mobility? When chiropractors and other health professionals talk about mobility, it’s usually in relation to your range of motion. So, can you comfortably turn your head, rotate your hands, shoulders, feet, bend your knees and elbows, etc. ? If not, did you know you may be able to improve mobility…
6 Ways to Protect Your Joints as You Age By Jen Phillips AprilJanuary 15, 2020 Categories: Uncategorized Tags: 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 Categories: 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 Categories: Chiropractic Care, Wellness Tags: 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 Categories: 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 Categories: back pain, Chiropractic Care Tags: 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 Categories: 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 Categories: 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 Categories: 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 Categories: 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 Categories: 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,…
