Entries by Mick Bird

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Exercise of the Week–Childs Pose

Child’s pose with forward reach – lumbar flexion Difficulty: Easy (Consult your chiropractor before engaging in this or any other exercise.) Start: On hands and knees. Be aware of position of spine – start with a neutral spine or a flat back.         Exercise: Allow hips to lower toward heels, and reach […]

The Top 5 Reasons to get Adjusted by your Chiropractor

For over a hundred years, chiropractic patients have been heralding the benefits of chiropractic adjustments for all who would listen. In this issue of the Wellness Express™, we are presenting five of the most popular reasons why people choose chiropractic. 1. TO BE MORE HEALTHY! Since its inception, chiropractic has first and foremost been based […]

Exercise of the Week

Lumbar extension – “lazy cow” Difficulty: Beginner to Moderate (Consult your chiropractor before engaging in this or any other exercise.)           Start: On hands and knees. Be aware of position of spine – start with a neutral spine or a flat back.         Exercise: Allow spine to sag […]

Winter Activities – a likely cause for acute low back pain?

As summer turns into fall, and fall into winter, chiropractors prepare themselves to receive a healthy number of new patients – related to some of the more common winter activities and their contribution to a greater incidence of acute lower back pain. As the calendar pages are turned to the fall months, people put their […]

Exercise of the Week

Abdominal Crunches on Exercise Ball – Reach for Ceiling. Difficulty: Easy to Moderate(Consult your chiropractor before engaging in this or any other exercise.) Start: Lie on back over exercise ball so lower portion of ribcage is positioned over center of ball. Let head rest on ball, and relax hips. Keep knees wide apart, and position […]

Exercise of the Week

Crunches on Exercise Ball with Oblique Twist Difficulty: Beginner to Moderate (Consult your chiropractor before engaging in this or any other exercise) Start: Lie on back over exercise ball so that lower portion of ribcage is positioned over center of ball. Let head rest on ball and relax hips. Keep knees wide apart and position […]

Exercise of the Week

Crunches on Exercise Ball with Oblique Twist Difficulty: Beginner to Moderate (Consult your chiropractor before engaging in this or any other exercise) Start: Lie on back over exercise ball so that lower portion of ribcage is positioned over center of ball. Let head rest on ball and relax hips. Keep knees wide apart and position […]

Exercise of the Week!

Abdominal Bridge on Exercise Ball with Single Leg Curl Difficulty: Easy to Moderate (Consult your chiropractor before starting this or any other exercise.)         Start: Assume abdominal bridge position on exercise ball. Focus on bringing belly button inward and holding entire body in a straight line – ankles to ears.     […]

Is Your Child Anxious at School?

Anxiety disorders affect one in eight children. It has become an increasing problem for kids, parents and teachers. While many children look forward to school, some children dread it. Anxious kids endure painful, uncomfortable episodes of nervousness, irritability and frightening thoughts. They often find it difficult to focus on their school work and may frequently […]