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As a Chiropractor, one of the most common questions I am asked is, “Should I use heat or ice?” The answer depends on what type of injury you are trying to treat. Both cold and superficial heat can decrease the symptoms of musculoskeletal injuries and pain. The most general answer is always use ice for acute injuries (within the past 72 hours) and use a combination of ice and heat for chronic (long-standing) injuries. However, to make the best decision, you need to understand what ice and heat can do. ICE Applying ice to an injured muscle or joint can …

Ms. Johnson was on her way to start a new job as an accountant when she was rear-ended by a drunk driver. Although she had no visible injuries, she noticed her head and neck didn’t feel quite right after the accident. Severe headaches and neck pain plagued her for the next several years. Physical therapy made little difference and prescription painkillers and muscle relaxers made her feel more “like a Zombie” than herself. Then one day she heard that chiropractic care could help with her headaches. She scheduled an appointment to see if there was anything that could be done …

Runners spend a lot of time worrying about the shoes that they wear for their workouts and races.  They’ll try on a dozen different trainers at a running shoe store, searching for the perfect shoe that will keep them running healthy.  But often, they don’t pay much attention to their casual shoes or their work shoes—the ones they’re wearing for the 14 or so waking hours a day that they aren’t running. These shoes can be just as important as the ones you run in, and a poorly-fitting or restrictive shoe that you wear for work or for fashion can …