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Heat vs. Cold Therapy: Which is Best for Musculoskeletal Injuries

ChiroUp

Research has shown that using low-level heat therapy a few hours before intense exercise provides pain relief and improves movement, helping to prevent muscular damage during activity. 2013 Jul;72(7):237. 2013 Sep 1;21(3):186-93. Some studies recommend starting with ice and then switching to heat. (30) Pain and therapy.

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4 Simple Steps for Strained Hamstring Rehab

ChiroUp

Nordic Hamstring Curls It is one thing to recover from a hamstring injury, but we can go one step further by looking to prevent another hamstring injury from occurring. The Askling L-protocol combined with Nordic hamstring curls offers a proven, efficient method for both rehabilitating hamstring strains and preventing future injuries.

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PowerStep Foot Insoles: A Chiropractors Guide 

The Evidence Based Chiropractor

17 Foot orthotics can help improve posture control and may help prevent and treat low back pain. Interventions that modify foot function, such as orthoses, may therefore have a role in preventing and treating low back pain.13 Jun 25, 2013. 2013 Jun; 19(2):103-7. Apr 2013; 29(2): 174-9. 2013 Feb; 6(1):21-6.

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Water: the elixir of life

Musculoskeletal Australia

The importance of water Water lubricates and cushions our joints, aids digestion, prevents constipation, keeps our temperature normal and helps maintain blood pressure. It can also help prevent gout attacks, boost energy levels and fight fatigue. It also makes us feel full, which in turn helps us maintain or lose weight.

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NovoPulse- Where Recovery Meets Performance

The Evidence Based Chiropractor

Are there objective clinical findings that may be preventing the patient from moving forward to a higher level of performance?" As a result, this joint inflammation leads to pain and Osteoarthritis, preventing normal cartilage restoration and promoting the destruction of the joint architecture. 2013; 8: 1289–1293.

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Guide: Zone 2 (Base) Training & Your Health

First Principles of Movement

At the muscle fiber level, Type II muscle fiber atrophy correlates with loss of muscle mass with age (Nilwik 2013). Aging is associated with a progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength. This is termed sarcopenia. It is evident we need BOTH Type I & Type II fibers for health.

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The secret cause of inflamaging lies deep within the gut

Chiropractic Economics

2019;99(4):1877-2013. Therapeutic Potential of Bifidobacterium breve Strain A1 for Preventing Cognitive Impairment in Alzheimer’s Disease. The interplay between the gut microbiome and the immune system in the context of infectious diseases throughout life and the role of nutrition in optimizing treatment strategies. 2021;13(3):886.