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Holiday Decorating

By Megan Murdock

Holiday Decorating The time has come to deck the halls and decorate your home for the holiday season! In most homes, the holiday décor is tucked away in an attic corner, shoved in a closet, or stashed in the basement. While this is usually a fun and exciting time… unpacking the boxes, hauling the tree,…

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Backpack Safety

By Megan Murdock

Backpack Safety  Another summer has come and is almost gone. It’s back to school time! Preparing for a new school year often includes shopping for new supplies such as pens and pencils, folders, notebooks, etc. Often, a new backpack is on the shopping list as well. Did you know that selecting a good backpack can…

Sun Protection

By Megan Murdock

Sun Protection Summer is officially here! Summer is the perfect opportunity to spend time outdoors. Between taking beach vacations, swimming, and working in the lawn and garden…we are soaking up all the sun rays! While this seems enjoyable, it can also be harmful.  Protecting ourselves while we are lounging poolside, walking the dog outside, or…

X-Flame

By Megan Murdock

X-Flame The time of year is here to be working in the yard, playing summer sports, and traveling for vacations. This is also the time of year when aches and pains may be increasing due to the change in activity. Do you find yourself taking Ibuprofen, Advil, or Aleve a few times a week because…

Thoracic Outlet

By Megan Murdock

Thoracic Outlet Do you ever get numbness and tingling into the arms when sleeping at night, reaching overhead, brushing your hair, or driving your car? Well, there may be an explanation for that numbness sensation! It is called thoracic outlet syndrome and is quite common. What is thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS)? Did you know that…

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Gardening Techniques

By Megan Murdock

Gardening Techniques April showers bring May flowers! Here we are closing in on the end of April which means in the next few weeks gardening will be on everyone’s mind. While gardening can be a fun way to plant flowers, grow crops, and spend time outdoors after being cooped up all winter…it also presents an…

Spinal Stenosis

By Megan Murdock

Spinal Stenosis Neck and back pain are unfortunately ailments that a large amount of people will experience in their lifetime. However, when that pain starts to result in numbness, tingling, and weakness into the arms and legs, concerns arise. There are a variety of reasons that symptoms into the arms and legs can occur and…

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Muscle Relaxer

By Megan Murdock

Muscle Relaxer Most people have experienced a muscle cramp, spasm, or prolonged tension at some point in their life. Sometimes these symptoms will only last for a few moments while other times the symptoms can last for days. When these symptoms present, they can interfere with daily function and sleep. Everyone has heard of a…

Chiroflow Waterbase Pillow

By Megan Murdock

Chiroflow Waterbase Pillow This week is sleep awareness week! We have talked many times before about the importance of sleep. In fact, we devoted an entire separate blog to sleep because it is that important. We commonly get asked what mattress is best. That initial question is usually followed up with a “what pillow is…

Shin Splints

By Megan Murdock

Shin Splints Regardless of exercise level or daily routine, shin splints are something that most active people will experience at some point in their life. Shin splints can be painful and a nuisance. Sometimes the pain can be so intense that it causes people to stop their activity.  If shin pain is bothersome or stopping…