Dr. Tyler Johnson
1. Make sure you and the other driver are safe before getting out of the car. If you are in a busy intersection move out of harm’s way (if possible). Make sure you pull as far as you can to the side of the road. 2. Check for injuries. Most people don’t feel injured immediately… [Continue Reading]
People often ask, “what can Chiropractic offer when it comes to sports injuries?” It is a common misconception that all chiropractors do is “pop bones” and “fix back pain”. But chiropractic is so much more. Doctors of Chiropractic spend more time in school focused on the Neuro-Musculo-Skeletal aspect of the body (the part that integrates the connection between… [Continue Reading]
Wellness To visit the doctor when you’re feeling great is something new. Yet, a growing number of people who want to be and do their best are visiting chiropractors on just such a basis. The First Symptom Remember staying home from school when we were sick and returning when we were feeling better? We learned… [Continue Reading]
Whiplash You’re waiting at a stoplight. The sound of screeching tires is followed by the harsh sound of metal hitting metal. Your car is suddenly being pushed forward! You’re being rear-ended! In a split second, your body is pushed against your seat. Your head, isolated by your neck, delays its reaction. Then, your body changes… [Continue Reading]
Stress Instead of fainting or going unconscious, think of a subluxation as your body’s attempt at managing stress. Not all stress is bad. A 20-minute workout at the gym for a fit 25-year old is good stress. The same workout for your 75-year old grandmother would likely be bad stress! Physical Stress Repetitive motions (painting… [Continue Reading]
Slipped Disc A disc can’t slip. But it can wedge, bulge, protrude and herniate. Chiropractic care can help. The most serious disc problem is a prolapsed disc in which the soft center ruptures and leaks. Space for Nerves The disc is a special cartilage between the bones of your spinal column. It attaches to the… [Continue Reading]
Scoliosis Scoliosis seems to mainly affect girls between the ages of 8 to 18. Scoliosis is an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine. It begins as a postural distortion and can become a permanent deformity. Allowed to advance, it can interfere with the lungs, heart and many other vital organs. Three Causes Congenital genetic predisposition… [Continue Reading]
Sciatica Sciatica is a distracting pain that begins in the lower back and extends down one or both legs. It typically worsens with periods of sitting or standing. The discs between the spinal bones of the lower back are often involved. Trauma can cause one or more discs to bulge. This crowds nearby nerves, causing… [Continue Reading]
Pregnancy At first glance, most people don’t see the connection between chiropractic and pregnancy. However, there are four stages in which having an optimally working nervous system can help both mother and child. Pre-Conception Our pregnant patients often report shorter, more pleasant deliveries when they receive chiropractic care. Chiropractic care prior to conception promotes a… [Continue Reading]
PMS Premenstrual Syndrome It’s not all in your head! If there’s evidence of nerve compromise to your reproductive organs, chiropractic care could help. Estimates suggest that up to 90% of women suffer from some form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) with 10 -20% experiencing severe or disabling symptoms. If you’re resolved not to give in to… [Continue Reading]
Our new and returning patients now have the ability to reserve an appointment online using our online booking tool. This also gives you the added advantage of reminder emails to ensure you don't … [Read More...]
#9: Chiropractic Alleviates Pain – Chiropractors address the underlying cause of pain disorders, headaches, low back pain and sports injuries by treating the cause, not covering the symptoms. Quite often, those painful conditions are linked to dysfunctional areas in the spine known as vertebral subluxations – where movement is restricted or spinal bones are misaligned. Chiropractors… [Continue Reading]
Stress Instead of fainting or going unconscious, think of a subluxation as your body’s attempt at managing stress. Not all stress is bad. A 20-minute workout at the gym for a fit 25-year old is good stress. The same workout for your 75-year old grandmother would likely be bad stress! Physical Stress Repetitive motions (painting… [Continue Reading]