The Ascent Sports & Wellness Blog
Should You Worry About ‘Popping’ Your Neck? Last week it seemed like every other patient at Ascent Chiropractic was asking if they should be worried about causing a stroke by cracking their neck. The reason? In case you missed it, just about every national news outlet was reporting...
There’s no excuse for not exercising – your life depends on it! Sure, some of us live for the “workout high” — that intoxicating feeling derived from getting your heart rate up and pushing your body’s limits, while for others exercise is a chore, an item to be checked off their...
Are You Missing Out? If you’ve never experienced chiropractic care, you’re probably not totally aware of the health benefits – in addition to getting out of pain – that come with regularly seeing a chiropractor. Whether you make an appointment for the first time because you’re...
Correcting ‘Computer Guy’ Posture! A few months back I discussed how to correct anterior pelvic tilt – also known as ‘butt and gut syndrome’. It quickly became (by far) the most-read article on my blog, so if you haven’t read it yet check it out. So let’s...
Should you ditch your running shoes? Spring is in the air and everyone is itching to get outside and back in running shape. And with the subculture of barefoot runners and the products catering to them growing daily, I’m frequently asked about my opinion regarding barefoot running. The...
The Truth About “Coming Rains Mean Aches & Pains” Grandma could predict an approaching storm when her joints ached, and she might have been onto something. It’s true that many people with back pain, neck pain or other joint complaints are often suprisingly accurate in...
Feeling especially sore after a workout? Whether it’s a nagging sore shoulder or a stiff and painful lower back, there are a couple warning signs to look out for to determine if it’s a normal post-exercise ache or something you should seek medical attention for. Before you test a...
Workout Harder and Smarter! Rounding up the most important health and fitness studies of Q1 2019 that you can put to use right now! 1. Effectiveness of Exercise vs. Medication For Reducing Blood Pressure A third of adults ages 40 to 59 have high blood pressure, or hypertension. So do nearly...
Sugar or Fat: The real villain behind weight gain. Can’t shake your fear of eating fat — think it’s worse than eating sugar? It’s true that fat has more calories per gram than either carbs or protein. So why doesn’t eating less fat – and therefore (theoretically) fewer...
Ignored your mom when she told you to stand up straight? You should have listened to her. If you’ve been slouching all your life, your stiff neck, painful shoulders and aching back can probably be traced right back to your bad posture. Not paying attention to your postural habits affects...