Choosing Chiropractic for Back Pain: Research and Care
Your body appreciates what you do for it! In a world of addictive pain medications, risky surgeries, and the cost of healthcare being the number one…
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Text Neck and Nintendo Thumb: Technology-Related Injuries
WhatsAppitis. Selfie elbow. iPad Shoulder. They’re all injuries caused by our hapless addiction to hand-held technology. We see patients every day at…
Sedentary Habits: How to Add More Daily Movement
It’s Time To Get Off The Couch! This year will certainly be remembered for a lot of things, but 2020 will probably also go down as the year of the…
Occipital Neuralgia: Symptoms and Chiropractic Evaluation
When it feels like a headache – but isn’t! At Ascent Chiropractic, it’s often the case with rare conditions that when it rains, it pours. We see new…
Common Concerns About Seeing a Chiropractor
Need some excuses to not see a chiropractor? If you’ve visited our Facebook or Google pages lately, you’ve probably seen Ascent patients talking about…
Seven Chiropractic Health Claims: A Research Discussion
7 Things You Didn’t Know Chiropractic Could Help! It’s no secret that back pain and neck pain are (by far) the most common reasons patients come into…
Chiropractic Maintenance Care: How Often Should You Go?
What the science says about regular chiropractic care – even if you’re not in pain! It’s no surprise that most of the patients I see at Ascent…
Plantar Fasciitis: Chiropractic Evaluation and Care
What is plantar fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is inflammation of the thick band of soft tissue on the bottom of your foot known as the plantar fascia.…
Back and Neck Pain: When to Consider Chiropractic Care
Four Reasons To Use Chiropractic FIRST! At Ascent Chiropractic, we’re constantly reminding our Brookfield-area patients that the order of priority for…
Chiropractic Plus Medical Care for Back Pain: Study Review
Studies Show: Chiropractic Improves Healthcare Outcomes! For years progressive doctors have been fighting to effect one of the worst epidemics ever:…
Mucus Color: What It Can Tell You About Your Health
The Truth About Mucus Did you know that your sinuses can produce up to 1.5 quarts of mucus every single day?
Spinal Health: Building a Regular Care Routine
“Just Brush & Floss What You Want To Keep!” When dentists are asked about the importance of brushing and flossing, many recommend, “just brush and…
Understanding Pain as a Warning Signal
Pain is your body’s way of signaling to you that something needs your attention. Think of it as your body saying ‘Pay Attention!’ When a problem occurs…
What Is Off-Label Medication Use?
Off-Label Medicine: What You Need To Know. Remember the most recent drug commercial you watched? The list of possible side-effects and complications…
Chiropractic and Depression: A Research Discussion
Improving Depression By Curbing The Inflammation Cycle. Depression is a physical illness caused by inflammation, scientists now believe, after…
Spine Surgery: When Conservative Care Comes First
Surgery Doesn’t Come Without Risks! Traumatic injuries, the aging process, poor biomechanics and the normal wear and tear of daily life can all take a…
Adding Chiropractic to Medical Care for Acute Back Pain
There’s a reason we do what we do. A recent scientific study demonstrated that 73% of the people experiencing acute low back pain and used both…
Headache Relief: Chiropractic Care Considerations
Bottom Line: Wake up. Go to Work. Suffer with a stiff neck. End the night with a headache. Repeat. Hopefully, this doesn’t sound familiar. But for…
Can Your Purse Cause Back or Shoulder Pain?
My Bag Is Killing Me! Your purse is stylish, your laptop bag is professional, that diaper bag is practical and your backpack is the epitome of cool.…
7 Desk-Work Habits for Back Comfort
Preventing Back Pain Working At A Desk We’ve talked before on this blog about how long periods spent sitting can destroy your body by contributing to…
What to Do Between Chiropractic Appointments
Maximizing The Results of Your Treatment Every patient who walks into our office looking for a chiropractor has their own idea of what they hope to…
Posture Assessment and Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic Improves Structural Posture and Enhances Life It’s often said that first impressions are the most important. Whether it’s in your personal…
5 Habits for Healthy Aging
Put More Years In Your Life & Life In Your Years Most of us wish to have a long and healthy life span. Most importantly, we all wish to remain healthy…
The Banana Stretch: A Back Mobility Demonstration
Did we just hear a doctor sharing the importance of chiropractic adjustments on national tv? Yes, we did.
Hip Osteoarthritis: Exercise, Weight and Care Options
Osteoarthritis affects 27 million Americans One of the most common joint disorders and the leading cause of disability in adults is osteoarthritis.…
Chiropractic and Sleep Quality: A Research Review
Common sense tells us that a good night’s sleep contributes to good health. How does care at Ascent Chiropractic help? Chiropractic treatment helps to…
6 Tips for Traveling With Less Back Strain
Avoid Back Pain On Vacation! Travel, whether in a car or airplane, can be stressful on the body and especially the spine. Long hours driving or sitting…
Migraine Frequency and Chiropractic: A Study Review
Happiness Is… Not Having A Migraine Many migraine sufferers need pain-killers to manage their pain, but those drugs might actually cause more headaches…
Back Pain, Muscle Tone and Pain Sensitivity: Research
The Bottom Line: Chiropractic care relaxes muscles and reduces pain thresholds. At Ascent Chiropractic we frequently use chiropractic manipulation to…
Chiropractic and Medication: A TV Segment Discussion
Dr. Oz: Chiropractic Before Medication! For decades, chiropractic therapy, also called spinal manipulation, has been considered an “alternative”…
Chiropractic Care: An Infographic Overview
At some point 4 out of every 5 Americans will suffer from low back pain! Back pain is second only to upper-respiratory infections as most common…
Herniated Discs: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
What Is A Herniated Disc? Herniated discs occur when tears in the fibrous, exterior rings of spinal vertebrate discs are severe enough to permit the…
Anthony Field on His Experience With Chiropractic Care
Is Your Spring Stuck? As the leader of the Australian children’s music group The Wiggles, Anthony Field performs in concerts for over a million…
Chiropractic Health Benefits: A Research Overview
Are You Missing Out? If you’re not already a patient at Ascent Chiropractic, you’re probably not aware of the huge benefits (beyond just pain relief)…
How to Recognize Common Posture Problems
The Posture Question When I discuss posture with my adolescent patients I often think back to my childhood and being reprimanded by my elders to “stand…
Scoliosis and Chiropractic: A Treatment Discussion
Chiropractic & Scoliosis Learning that your child has scoliosis can be frightening despite the fact that it is a condition that affects between five…