Most people when they think of abs think of a shredded six-pack as they see on models. But that is only one part of four that make up the Core!
The six-pack that you can see is called the Rectus Abdominis and is the top most layer (superficial) of all the abdominal muscles that make up the Core. We all have a six-pack inside of us, and depending on your diet and exercise habits, will determine if you are able to show them off or not.
Our four layers are the Rectus Abdominis, the External Obliques, the Internal Obliques, and the Transversus Abdominis - each have their own very important role!
You've all seen or heard of CBD by now, but what is it? How does it work? Who is it for? How do we know what product to take?!
Cannabis, throughout human history, has been used heavily as a medical assistant. Just now, we’re really putting the science behind it and seeing phenomenal results for overall health.
Read MoreWe usually think that we exercise or work out to build muscle, but that's dead wrong. Our activity and performance actually strains the tissue and stresses the body. So how do we get bigger, stronger, faster?! RECOVERY.
It is impossible to increase athletic or daily performance without adequate recovery. For the most simple analogy, think about how your energy levels are after a 5-day stint of less than ideal sleep patterns. Yeah, you're dragging it, right?
Read MoreResistance Bands are a great tool not only clinically, but for your at-home use as well!
When you come into our office, you will see some bands hanging up on the walls and, if your system’s needs calls for them, you will be using them quite a bit. So let’s get acquainted with the benefits of bands.
Bands offer the ability to be Multi-Planar with movement
They allow for more constant resistance/tension
This resistance/tension is variable throughout the motion
Don’t let the fancy words fool you - a diagnosis is just a collection of symptoms that you’re experiencing.
And the symptoms are just a collection of inputs and outputs from brain to body.
That’s it. Nothing complex about it.
This is where our tagline of ‘find the why - fix the why’ comes into play heavily. Figuring out what the pain or limitation you’re experiencing is easy. Addressing why that’s happening is where things get a little more complex. We need to dive into your story. Potentially, your relationship with pain as well.
Don’t Chiropractors just crack your back?!
There’s so much more to it than that.
The way I see it, my main focus as a chiropractor is to get you feeling better. Bottom line. If I at least do that, I am doing my job.
This means going beyond the simple adjustments. It means working the muscles, ligaments, blood flow, motor control and corrective exercise individually designed to get you to your specific goals.