by Katherine Clark, D.C., Palmer Chiropractic Clinics Love it or hate it, many people now work and learn from home. While perks include not having to commute and the ability to wear your favorite comfy pants all day, a major downside is back/neck pain. If your workspace consists of your laptop and your favorite recliner, it is probably time for a workspace makeover for your spine’s sake. Here are some things you can consider for a healthy workspace to minimize back and neck pain: Your back likes change. Don't sit in the same position for more than 30 minutes. Mix...
by Michael Oppelt, D.C., Faculty Clinician, Palmer Chiropractic Clinics Not all stress is the same, and how we react and respond to it is the difference between good stress and bad stress. The key to managing stress is to have a strategy to help counteract your body’s natural responses. Following are simple tips that can help you more fully enjoy your life and the people around you. 1. Positive Perception: Every grey cloud has a silver lining, so always identify the positive attributes of a troubling situation. 2. Nutrition: Making good food choices can go a long way toward managing...
by Dave Juehring, D.C., DACRB, director of chiropractic rehabilitation and sports injury for Palmer Chiropractic Clinics Whether you’re a weekend warrior or a competitive athlete, chiropractic care can help you feel and perform better. Doctors of Chiropractic are now on staff and providing regular care to keep professional football, baseball and hockey players at peak performance. Even if you’re not playing in the big leagues, chiropractic care can be an essential part of helping you perform and feel your best! Palmer Chiropractic Clinic’s Rehabilitation and Sports Injury Department features a 2,000-square-foot facility in Davenport, Iowa with state-of-the-art equipment, three full-time...
[caption id="attachment_5644" align="alignright" width="200"] Steven L. Silverman, D.C., M.S., associate professor, Palmer Chiropractic Clinics[/caption] by Skyler Zawko, Chiropractic Student, Palmer College of Chiropractic Steven L. Silverman, D.C., M.S., associate professor, Palmer Chiropractic Clinics We’ve all seen how many people seem to spend endless time looking down at some kind of screen. They do it while walking, watching TV and even while driving. Tech neck. You’ve probably heard it, but what is it? Tech neck describes the condition caused by the postures held during extensive screen time. When we spend a prolonged period of time looking down at...
By Bob Illingworth, D.C., DACO, Faculty Clinician, Palmer Chiropractic Clinics The majority of people will experience back pain, especially in the low back, at some point in their lives. There are many simple ways to help alleviate the problem, and a number of them may help your overall health, too. You may experience some mild soreness in the muscles, but that should fade. If there is an increase in pain intensity or radiation of pain down the leg(s) is experienced, a health professional should be sought out. The following techniques may not only increase your fitness and strengthen your core...
