10Sep 2018 by dchiroholmes
Understanding Shoulder Pain

Understanding Shoulder Pain

Chiropractic
Understanding Shoulder Pain   Shoulder pain can manifest in a number of ways, and can be caused by a number of underlying issues. When we try to determine what is causing shoulder pain, we must be able to understand the shoulder and how complex it is. Having knowledge of how the shoulder works will go a long way toward understanding shoulder pain and how to eliminate it! Anatomical origins Similar to the lower extremity, the upper extremity has 3 main articulations or joints: the wrist, the elbow and the shoulder. Grouped into the shoulder joint is also the articulation between the shoulder blade (scapula) and the humerus bone, which completes the shoulder complex. When we discuss the shoulder, however, we aren’t just limited to talking about the extremity. The acromioclavicular joint…
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15Aug 2018 by dchiroholmes
Improve Squat Form with these 5 Tips

Improve Squat Form with these 5 Tips

Chiropractic
A squat motion is utilized in our lives on a regular basis; whether we are getting up and down out of a chair, bending down to pick something up off the ground or in the gym on leg day, it’s important to utilize proper squat form to avoid injury. With the squat movement being so prevalent in everyday life, it’s important to emphasize form and be aware of the do’s and don’ts of squat form. Here are 5 important tips on how to improve squat form and reduce the risk of developing injury. Don't feel like reading through this? Check out this step by step video here! Here's how you can improve squat form: Engage your core During a squat, just like with most movements, it’s important to brace our…
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13Aug 2018 by dchiroholmes
Treating IT Band Syndrome

Treating IT Band Syndrome

Chiropractic
Treating IT Band Syndrome Treatment available in Slippery Rock and New Castle PA Have you ever heard someone say that they’re having issues with their IT band and never really knew what it was?  Or are you someone experiencing IT band pain and don’t know what the next step for treatment is?  Your IT band, or iliotibial band, is a muscle that extends from your hip area all the way down to your knee.  The most common symptoms are pain in the hip, knee, or in between the two that worsens with activity.  We commonly see this affected in endurance athletes, such as runners or bikers, but more often than ever we are seeing it in people on a day to day basis.  Good news, treating IT band syndrome is…
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06Nov 2017 by dchiroholmes
What is Chiropractic?

What is Chiropractic?

Chiropractic
What is Chiropractic? At Elite Sports and Spine Chiropractic our focus is on optimizing your performance and potential by restoring or enhancing the body's function.  Our chiropractors treat weekend warriors, athletes, workforce injuries, auto accident and personal injuries.  At the end of the day, we have one goal in mind: return our patients to their daily routine as quickly and safely as possible. In conversation with our patients we often find that many patients have never sought out chiropractic services prior to their initial visit. Therefore, we often get asked the question, 'What is chiropractic?' and 'How can chiropractic help me?'   Chiropractic is effective for more than just spine related complaints. Traditionally, chiropractic services were founded on treating spinal dysfunction only. As the profession has developed, specialized chiropractic services…
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