Parents holding an infant

The Posture Guide for New Parents

I often get patients who recently became new parents, and there's a constellation of symptoms that frequently appear. As I prepare to become a new parent myself, I now have to consider these factors in my own life. Therefore, you get the benefit of me writing about the most common symptoms that I see. There are a lot of new physical demands that come with caring for a new baby. Lifting, bending, carrying, and other repetitive motions can cause strain…

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Do I Have A Frozen Shoulder?

As a chiropractor, I treat a wide variety of conditions in my practice. One of the most challenging and debilitating issues my patients face is frozen shoulder. Also known as adhesive capsulitis, frozen shoulder is a condition characterized by stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint. In this article, I will shed light on what frozen shoulder is, its causes, common symptoms, and how chiropractic treatments can provide relief and improve the quality of life for those suffering from this…

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Exhausted tennis player laying on court

Shoulder Manual for the Tennis Player

Note: There is a video of all the exercises at the bottom of this article! Don't miss it! Most people are acutely aware that tennis players can develop a condition called tennis elbow. As the name implies, it is a common sports injury often seen in tennis players. However, living nearby is another joint that's even more important to talk about: the shoulder. You've heard the term "rotator cuff" before and you probably know it has something to do with…

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