dchiroholmes, Author at Elite Sports and Spine Chiropractic

27Mar 2025 by dchiroholmes

AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill

Season Ready: How the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill Boosts Performance and Recovery As any season heats up, athletes are pushing harder to shave seconds off their times, increase yardage, and stay injury-free. At Elite Sports and Spine Chiropractic, we’re proud to offer a powerful, game-changing technology: the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill. Whether you’re training, rehabbing an injury, or recovering post-race, this advanced tool is a must-have in any track athlete’s performance plan. What Is the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill? The AlterG Treadmill uses patented NASA-based technology called Differential Air Pressure (DAP) to reduce your effective body weight during movement. This allows you to walk or run with up to 80% less impact on your joints and muscles—helping you train harder, longer, and safer (1). [caption id="attachment_2602" align="alignnone" width="285"] AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill in New…

26Mar 2025 by dchiroholmes

Understanding Gut Health

Body Contouring, Chiropractic, Gut Health

Understanding Gut Health: Healing from the Inside Out with Our Personally Designed Programs Maintaining optimal gut health is foundational to your overall wellness. Your digestive system does more than process food—it supports immune function, hormone balance, nutrient absorption, and even brain health. At Elite Sports and Spine Chiropractic, we’ve partnered with Blueprint Nutrition to create a comprehensive, customized gut health program that targets the root causes of digestive dysfunction—especially conditions like leaky gut syndrome. What Is Leaky Gut? Leaky gut, or increased intestinal permeability, occurs when the lining of the small intestine becomes compromised. This allows toxins, undigested food particles, and harmful microbes to escape into the bloodstream—triggering widespread inflammation and immune system responses. The result? A wide range of frustrating and seemingly unrelated symptoms, many of which originate from…

26Mar 2025 by dchiroholmes

What is Body Contouring?

Body Contouring, Chiropractic

Sculpt Your Shape Naturally: How Our Body Contouring Program Delivers Real Results If you're looking to slim down, lose inches, and feel more confident in your body—without surgery or invasive treatments—our body contouring program could be the solution you've been searching for. Unlike fad diets or temporary fixes, our approach combines science-backed body contouring therapies with customized nutrition and lifestyle support to help you achieve measurable and lasting results. [caption id="attachment_2552" align="alignnone" width="300"] Our body contouring programs are fully customizable and have over 90% effectiveness![/caption] At our chiropractic clinic, we take pride in offering holistic, results-driven services that support your overall health while helping you look and feel your best. Our non-invasive body contouring service is no exception. What Is Body Contouring? Body contouring is a non-surgical method of reducing…

26Mar 2025 by dchiroholmes

Understanding Neuropathy

Chiropractic, Neuropathy

Understanding Neuropathy and Our Comprehensive Approach to Healing Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that affects the peripheral nerves, often resulting in symptoms such as pain, tingling, numbness, burning, and weakness—especially in the hands and feet. It can be caused by a variety of factors including diabetes, infections, injuries, and even exposure to environmental toxins. Left unaddressed, neuropathy can progress and significantly impact mobility, sleep, and overall quality of life. [caption id="attachment_2588" align="alignnone" width="300"] Neuropathy = damage of nerves. This can be caused by diabetes, infections, injuries, and more.[/caption] At our chiropractic clinic, which emphasizes physical rehabilitation and functional wellness, we take a unique and holistic approach to managing and understanding neuropathy. Our program is designed not only to reduce symptoms but to address the root causes of nerve damage and…

09May 2023 by dchiroholmes

The Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Sports Injuries

Chiropractic, Physical Therapy

Sports Rehab in New Castle PA Sports injuries can be painful, debilitating, and can take an athlete out of the game for a significant period of time. Traditional treatments for sports injuries may include surgery, physical therapy, and medication. However, chiropractic care is becoming an increasingly popular and effective option for athletes seeking to recover from sports injuries. In this blog post, we'll explore the benefits of chiropractic care for sports injuries, including treatment approaches, treatment effectiveness, and its impact on patient outcomes when involving physical and sports rehabilitation. Treatment Approaches for Chiropractic Care and Sports Rehabilitation Chiropractic care is a form of alternative medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, focusing on both spine and extremities. Chiropractors use a variety of techniques to adjust the…

02May 2023 by dchiroholmes

What’s the Sound Heard During a Chiropractic Adjustment?

Chiropractic, Physical Therapy

The sound heard during a chiropractic adjustment is often referred to as a "crack" or "pop." It is the result of a sudden and rapid separation of joint surfaces, which can create a change in pressure within the joint and cause dissolved gases, such as nitrogen and carbon dioxide, to form bubbles. The sound is similar to the sound that occurs when you crack your knuckles. Theory #1 While the exact cause of the popping sound is not fully understood, recent research suggests that it may be due to a phenomenon called tribonucleation. According to this theory, the rapid separation of joint surfaces during a chiropractic adjustment causes a drop in pressure, which allows dissolved gases to form bubbles. When the bubbles collapse, they produce a popping sound. Another Theory…

20Apr 2023 by dchiroholmes

5 Ways Chiropractors Can Treat Headaches

Chiropractic, Physical Therapy

Watch out!! Headache complaints are becoming increasingly common within our offices! What's to blame: Technology? Stress? Exposure to toxins? Each case tends to be a little different. We can all agree that headaches are a common ailment that can greatly impact one's quality of life. While there are a variety of treatment options available for headaches, chiropractic care is a popular and effective option for many people. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at 5 ways chiropractors can treat headaches. 5 Ways Chiropractors Can Treat Headaches Spinal Adjustments Spinal adjustments are a core component of chiropractic care and can help alleviate headaches. Restrictions and lack of proper motion in the spine can cause tension and inflammation in the surrounding muscles and nerves, which can contribute to headaches.…

05Apr 2023 by dchiroholmes

Chiropractic Treatment for Disc Injuries

Chiropractic, Physical Therapy

Disc injuries are a common cause of pain and discomfort, especially in the neck and back. These injuries can range from minor strains to more serious herniations, and can greatly impact one's quality of life. While there are a variety of treatment options available, chiropractic treatment for disc injuries demonstrates as an effective option for many people. In this post, we'll take a closer look at how chiropractic treatment can help with disc injuries. What are Disc Injuries? [caption id="attachment_2353" align="alignnone" width="300"] Chiropractic treatment for disc injury[/caption] Disc injuries occur when the soft, gel-like material inside the disc between the vertebrae in the spine pushes out or bulges. This can put pressure on the surrounding nerves and tissues, causing pain, numbness into the extremities, and other symptoms. Disc injuries can…

28Mar 2023 by dchiroholmes

Chiropractic Treatment for Sciatica

Chiropractic, Physical Therapy

Sciatica is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a type of pain that is caused by the compression or irritation of the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back to the legs. This pain can be intense and debilitating, making it difficult for people to carry out their daily activities. Chiropractic treatment for sciatica has been found to be effective in relieving the these nagging symptoms. Chiropractic care is a non-invasive, drug-free approach that focuses on restoring the function of the spine and nervous system. Common Symptoms of Sciatica Include: Numbness or tingling: Many people with sciatica experience numbness or tingling in the affected leg or foot. This can be a result of nerve compression or irritation. Weakness: Sciatica can also cause weakness in…

08Feb 2022 by dchiroholmes

5 Tips for Weight Loss

Chiropractic

As we begin the new year, it comes as no surprise that many individuals have begun participating in their respective weight loss journeys. Weight loss has been an age-old struggle in our society for several decades. In these modern times, filled with leisure and convivence, losing weight has seemingly become more difficult than ever before. Below are our 5 Tips for Weight Loss that should help get you started in the right direction: Tip # 1 For Weight Loss: Consistency Perhaps the most important tip for weight loss: consistency. Anybody can go to the gym once and exercise for an hour; just like anybody can order a salad once at a restaurant, but once isn’t enough. The most educated and qualified professional in the world could prescribe a diet and exercise…

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