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09Apr 2020 by Nathan Merhaut

5 Ways to Spring Clean Your Life for Better Health

Chiropractic

Spring Clean Your Life For Better Health Spring is the time for new life, nicer weather, and change. Lots of people do spring cleaning to de-clutter their house. Who says you have to wait for another new year to make some changes to de-clutter your health and lifestyle? Here are 5 ways to spring clean your life for better health. Your Workouts Springtime is when the weather starts to get warmer; people get out and become more active. Make it a point to get outside at least 30-60 minutes a day. Going on a walk/hike after dinner, taking the kids to the park, or start a new outdoor hobby are all ways to get up and moving. If you are really up for a challenge, start training for a local race.…

12Mar 2020 by dchiroholmes

How to Boost Your Immunity

Chiropractic

Viruses, bacteria & other pathogens can cause illness - Learn how to boost your immunity It is flu season and there has been a lot of talk and news coverage about the novel Corona virus. People are looking for solutions and ways to stay healthy. Boosting the immune system is something that can help decrease the risk of getting sick. Here are some effective methods on how to boost your immunity: Eat the rainbow: Knowing how to boost your immunity through diet is a top priority. Eating the rainbow means to eat whole fruits and vegetables in a variety of colors and types. The more diversity in the diet, the more nutrients will be absorbed. Eating local and organic as much as possible can help reduce exposure to pesticides that…

19Jan 2020 by dchiroholmes

What is Laser Therapy?

Chiropractic

There are many questions that arise when our doctors bring up laser therapy as a recommendation to a patient. This blog post will cover these questions, so you are more comfortable discussing it with your doctor. What is laser therapy? How does it work? Can it help me? Does it hurt? How many sessions will I need? How much will it cost? Types of Laser Therapy Many of you have probably heard of some sort of laser treatment provided by a doctor. There are many forms of it including laser hair removal, laser fat reduction, laser eye surgery, and laser therapy for the musculoskeletal and nervous system. Laser Therapy at Elite Sports and Spine Chiropractic We offer laser therapy for all kinds of conditions and injuries. Some of the most…

02Oct 2019 by Nathan Merhaut

5 Things you Should Know Prior to Seeing a Chiropractor

Chiropractic

October is National Chiropractic Health Month! Here are 5 things you should know prior to seeing a chiropractor at Elite Sports and Spine Chiropractic: Chiropractor performing an examination on a patient's shoulder The popping sounds are not your bones cracking: Certain chiropractic adjustments make sound. That sound is the release of gas during a pressure change from the adjustment. In fact, our chiropractors also perform other treatments on soft tissues, to aid in a faster recovery! Our chiropractors treat more than just the spine: The chiropractors at Elite Sports and Spine Chiropractic are trained to treat a variety of conditions and injuries including, but not limited to: ankle sprains, plantarfasciitis, arthritis, rotator cuff tears, tendonitis, carpal tunnel, post-surgical repairs, concussions, and spinal cord injuries! Chiropractic care is for everyone: The youngest patient…

16Sep 2019 by Nathan Merhaut

Risks for Developing ACL Injuries

Chiropractic

Most people have heard of someone tearing his or her ACL, but what does that mean? Let’s take a look inside the knee to shed some light on this common injury. Football, soccer and basketball athletes – be sure to pay close attention, your sports have the highest risks for developing ACL injuries! Below, you can see the location of the ACL and the differences between normal and injured anatomy. Normal vs. Torn ACL What Does ACL Mean? ACL stands for anterior cruciate ligament. This is a ligament in the knee that helps stabilize it. It connects the thighbone (femur) to the shinbone (tibia). More specifically, it prevents the tibia from slipping too far forward. This injury often occurs in sports where there are sudden stops, changing direction, jumping…

06Sep 2019 by dchiroholmes

3 Things Every Athlete Should Do Before Participating in Sports

Chiropractic, Uncategorized

Get a Scoliosis Screening Most people are familiar with scoliosis screenings that are typically done by a school nurse. These are great to get done during adolescent years, while the body is still growing. Scoliosis can progress and get worse during growth spurts, so it is important to get checked every sports season to ensure safety while playing sports. Our chiropractors at Elite Sports and Spine Chiropractic are trained to perform scoliosis screenings, and employ scoliosis rehabilitation when this problem is identified. Get checked today! Participate in a Functional Assessment Screening Functional assessment screens are used to identify imbalances that could possibly lead to injuries. It is a reliable tool to determine if an athlete may be prone to certain injuries. A functional assessment screen consists of performing athletic movements such as…

04Sep 2019 by dchiroholmes

Our Chiropractors Are Now Accepting UPMC

Chiropractic, Uncategorized

We're now considered in-network with most all UPMC insurance policies! This has been a long-awaited opportunity that we are pleased to be a part of. Our focus is to help anyone walking through our door that is in need of our services, and this provides one more step in fulfilling that duty. What does this mean for our patients? We're still in network with all other major carriers, including but not limited to the following list: Highmark and all major Blue Cross Blue Shield subsidiaries Aetna and all major subsidiaries United Healthcare and all major subsidiaries Worker's Compensation Policies Auto Insurance Policies Medicare and all major subsidiaries/secondaries Medicaid and many subsidiaries/secondaries Since our chiropractors are now accepting UPMC policies, we are very excited to make a huge impact surrounding our offices…

12Dec 2018 by dchiroholmes

Common Causes of Plantarfasciitis

Chiropractic

Plantarfasciitis is the most common foot related complaint we see in our clinics. Before we dive in and review common causes of plantarfasciitis, let's take some time to review a bit of anatomy of the foot, to better understand why symptoms occur. We have three arches in our foot, all of which need to be functioning properly in order to support pain free motion. In this image provided by foot levelers, you can see a great illustration on where these three arches are within the bottom, or plantar surface of the foot: [caption id="attachment_1020" align="aligncenter" width="196"] (A-C) - the medial longitudinal arch (B-C) - the lateral longitudinal arch (A-B) - the anterior transverse arch[/caption] These arches act as a cantelever, or vault. When they are strong and working appropriately, the…

12Dec 2018 by dchiroholmes

Neck Pain and Headache Treatment

Chiropractic

Without a doubt, neck pain and headache treatment is in demand. Not too long ago, the primary reason for seeking care at any medical facility was for lower back pain. Today, more and more patients are seeking care for upper back and neck pain. Here’s why we think it’s changed - Reality is, most of us spend several hours a day hunched over a cell phone and other media devices. Most of the patients subjected to these concerns are young and may be setting themselves up for recurring problems in the future. Though, no age is immune. Unmistakably, looking down for extended periods of time has a dramatic effect on the function of your spine and surrounding muscle tissues. Don’t be fooled – this physical effect is not positive in…

11Dec 2018 by dchiroholmes

Explaining Knee Pain

Chiropractic

Explaining Knee Pain Here's a video to demonstrate what we do in our offices for patients experiencing knee pain: Follow us here. Why do I have knee pain? The body is designed to have both stable and mobile joints. Some injuries occur due to the lack of stability or an increase in mobility of a joint. Understanding how the knee relates to other structures in the body is the key for explaining knee pain, and how it evolves. Understanding relationships in the body If we look at the lower extremity, we have the ankle, knee and hip joints. The ankle and hip are considered mobile joints and the knee is considered a stable joint. We often see people in the office that have knee pain, but have never injured their…