All too familiar with pain? While that’s not necessarily a good thing, there is help. When back or neck pain hits, we have three choices: ache, adapt or appointment. It’s crazy to think about the amount of pain we will tolerate - not because we want to, but mostly...
Get to know Dr. Fast’s approach to chiropractic care and his philosophy toward helping patients. Here’s what he has to say . . . What lifestyle changes/modifications do you recommend for a healthy back and neck? I am strong proponent of exercise. If patients are...
Do you have one of those jobs that no one understands? It doesn’t really fit into the conventional idea of a 9 to 5 job. The job description fits too many categories to definitively explain. And people say that you’re so lucky to be off just because the weather is...
Most people don’t experience shoulder pain until their mid-30’s or 40’s - if they are lucky. And most causes of shoulder pain can vary - old athletic injuries, mother’s and daycare workers carrying children all day, or laborers and construction workers engaging in...
Is there a wrong way to rest? The answer is yes - especially when it’s painful. And we can’t just take a day off work every time we’re in pain, right? For those who suffer from chronic pain, sleeping, sitting and even traveling can be can make for uncomfortable...
You may have seen news reports, fad diets or ads touting the health benefits of the latest super food — everything from slowing aging to promoting weight loss. “Super” foods are good for your heart and your overall health when incorporated into a heart-healthy diet...
I have a confession - I never read the newspaper. I’m certainly not proud, but it’s a fact. However, I happened to grab a paper while at a family dinner at my parents. As I glanced the stories and flipped the pages mindlessly, something caught my eye. An obnoxious...
Some people aren’t comfortable going to the doctor. Maybe they’ve been lucky enough to stay healthy; or they don’t see the value in the preventative care modern medicine can provide. Others may had bad experiences from the past prevents them from seeking proper...
Waking up in the morning is met with the usual stretch, yawn and snooze button. But if you wake up with aches and pains, experience stiffness with each stretch and snoozing only prolongs the moments between getting your ibuprofen and feeling relief . . . then you...
As the political year ramps up, stump speeches are in abundance and yards are filled with signs of party allegiance - affordable healthcare remains on top of the priority list for the American public. However, “expense” is a relative term among Americans. Young...