How to Tape an Ankle: Support After a Sprain
“Like a sprained ankle, it’s nothing to play with!” Timeless medical advice from one of the brightest minds in healthcare – this classic Drake track…
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Shin Splints: Exercises and Training Changes
End shin splints for good! The sun is out, the weather’s warming up, the snow’s melted, and soon enough we’ll be breaking out the shorts, t-shirts and…
What Is RockTape? Kinesiology Taping Explained
RockTape: Go Stronger, Longer! If you’re a patient at Ascent Chiropractic in Brookfield, there’s a good chance you’ve been taped up with RockTape at…
6 Exercises for Better Mobility
Get moving with these moves! At Ascent Chiropractic, we see athletes every day ranging from pro cyclists to kayakers to powerlifters. And while, yes,…
Max Scherzer on Chiropractic Care During the World Series
Big League Chiropractic Care The 2010’s have been a decade of extraordinary achievement for Max Scherzer of the Washington Nationals: He has more wins…
Hypermobility: What Being Double-Jointed Means
What does being ‘double-jointed’ mean? When superstar Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes went down with a patella (knee cap) dislocation following a…
Pain or Muscle Soreness? How to Tell the Difference
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…
Building Muscle: Strength, Size and Rep Ranges
Building strength vs. bulking up! You can get stronger without getting bigger, and you can get bigger without necessarily getting stronger. How you…
Aaron Rodgers’ Family Connection to Chiropractic
Chiropractic In The NFL “Performing at my best is important to me and should be to everyone. I am blessed that my dad is a chiropractor. Getting…
Youth Sports and Chiropractic Care: What to Consider
Youth Sports: The Chiropractic Connection. We love our kids and always encourage them to be their very best. Well, if your children get adjusted,…
Chiropractic Adjustments and Strength: A Study Review
You’re Stronger With Chiropractic Care. Did you know that a chiropractic adjustment doesn’t just help reduce pain but actually makes you stronger? It’s…
6 Tips to Reduce Back Strain While Golfing
Good Spinal Health On The Golf Course Chronic back pain is a common complaint among golfers, but a little effort in keeping good habits can go a long…
Sports Injury Prevention and Chiropractic: Study Review
Chiropractic: Not Just For Injury Rehabilitation! It’s no secret that chiropractic treatment has been shown to be effective at relieving back pain,…
Jerry Rice on Chiropractic Care in the NFL
Jerry Rice Speaks Out About Chiropractic One of the greatest (if not the greatest) receivers to ever play in the NFL is now carrying the ball for…
Cycling Ergonomics: Back, Neck and Joint Comfort
Spring is here, and for millions of Americans that signals the start of cycling season. While cycling is an excellent cardiovascular exercise and a…
Weekend Sports: Ways to Reduce Injury Risk
Are You A Weekend Warrior? Planning on getting together with the guys for a game of football this weekend? Shooting some hoops or running a 5K? If so,…
How to Make the Most of Your Workouts
Make the most of your time in the gym! Everyone wants the greatest return on the time spent exercising, and it’s natural to believe that exercising…
Soft-Tissue Release Therapy for Muscle and Injury Care
The Science Behind Soft Tissue Release Techniques The use of targeted massage treatment can significantly improve many soft tissue and nerve damage…
Golf Performance and Chiropractic: A Research Review
Improving Your Golf Game With Chiropractic Care There’s a reason Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer have all relied on…
Tennis Elbow: Symptoms and Treatment Options
What Is Tennis Elbow? Tennis elbow, medically known as lateral epicondylitis, happens if the muscles and tendons in the forearm are pushed to their…
Chiropractic and Athletic Performance: Research Review
Can Chiropractic Improve Your Game? The demands athletes place on their bodies require them to work like finely tuned, well-oiled machines. Especially…