How Chiropractic Care Helps Chronic Inflammation

By Jen Phillips AprilJanuary 20, 2021January 20, 2021 Chiropractic Care, inflammation, Wellness

If you’ve heard the dangers of chronic inflammation, you’re probably wondering how you can reduce yours. A Washington Post article reports that many people don’t even know they have it until it’s already damaging their bodies. In fact, scientists believe chronic inflammation enhances oxidative stress on the body which leads to a host of chronic…

What is Wellness Chiropractic?

By Jen Phillips AprilDecember 19, 2020 Uncategorized

Let me ask you a question. Do you ever think about “wellness?” As in, “I want wellness?” These days, “wellness” is a buzzy catchphrase that pertains to everything from essential oils to yoga to chiropractic care. And since no one wants “unwellness” or sickness, it sounds like a good objective. But what is wellness…

Can a Doylestown Chiropractor for Sciatica Help You?

By Jen Phillips AprilNovember 13, 2020 sciatica sciatic pain, sciatica

According to Harvard Medical School, roughly 40% of people experience sciatic pain in their lives. Like many aches and pains, it can worsen as you get older. You might feel pain when part of the nerve is pinched, you have a herniated disc, other irritation. Sciatica affects different people in different ways. Some people…

Ways Chiropractic Care Can Help You and Your Family

By Jen Phillips AprilOctober 30, 2020October 30, 2020 Chiropractic Care chiropractic care

According to the American Chiropractic Association, roughly 35 million Americans seek chiropractic care in a given year. The reasons why are many. Some people go for chronic pain relief while others appreciate it as a part of their overall wellness plan. Widely known as a natural pain relief option, chiropractic care is probably best known…

Boost Your Immunity with Chiropractic Care

By Jen Phillips AprilOctober 15, 2020 seasonal allergies, Wellness

When the leaves turn gold and copper, you know winter is right around the corner. For some, seasonal allergies act up and the first colds of the season start. Yet, if you’re like most wellness-minded folks, you want to boost your immunity. Chiropractic care is a great tool to add to your arsenal of…

Remote Learning Ergonomics: How to Help Your Kids

By Jen Phillips AprilSeptember 14, 2020 ergonomics

With remote learning underway, many schools are attempting to establish guidelines for behavior. Cameras on, dressed, and sitting in front of the computer at the time school starts is par for the course at many schools. Yet, where are your children sitting? Are they slumped on the couch or do they have a desk set…

What Are the Best Sleeping Positions to Prevent Back and Neck Pain?

By Jen Phillips AprilJune 26, 2020 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 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 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 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 stress management 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 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 Chiropractic Care 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 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 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 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 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…