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Carpal tunnel syndrome can be brought on by prolonged wrist flexion and/or repetitive wrist movements like supermarket scanning, keyboard use, carpentry or assembly line work. Exposure to vibration or cold may also aggravate the condition. Carpal tunnel syndrome is more common in your dominant hand but frequently affects both hands. Some risk factors for developing carpal tunnel syndrome include diabetes, thyroid disease, rheumatoid arthritis, alcoholism, kidney disease and being short or overweight. Fluid retention during pregnancy is a common cause of carpal tunnel symptoms.

As most golfers can agree, swinging a club 70-100 times and chasing a ball for 3-6 miles can lead to some painful problems. Check out a handful of the most common golf-related injuries below.

We have created a video series explaining some valuable warm up, posture and mobility tips to stay healthy on the green! 

Check out this YouTube playlist to help you at home!

Strategies on controlling stress and hormones as we move back into a more normal routine through this pandemic! 

Listen in or watch along with Dr. Derek Bruner, DC of Geaux Chiro Hammond as he goes over a few health strategies you can practice while at home!

One of the most common issues I encounter when helping people recover from an injury or from surgery is the healing time of various tissues.

Everyone wants to be better yesterday, but this is not realistic. Tissue healing takes time. We cannot rush it, and it is important to understand that issues heal at different rates depending on their physical makeup and blood supply, among other things.

Additional contributing factors, such as diabetes, age, poor nutrition, inadequate rest, etc. can further delay the healing process.

To answer this question about heel strike vs. forefoot we must first understand the human gait. The human gait cycle can be broken up into stages.

How many times have you had a stabbing pain in your upper back that increased with breathing or rolling in bed? Or even felt like s sharp pain into your heart when you take a deep breath? Or maybe felt a tension in a specific point in near your spine after sitting all day behind the desk?

All what I mentioned are some of the signs and symptoms related to interscapular pain, imagine a muscle as small as the rhomboids can cause all of this!

Are you getting ADJUSTED to 
the NEW YEAR yet? What better way to get a jump start on your health this year than 
getting your spine aligned?

Seeing a chiropractor regularly can help keep your spine in good, functioning condition while helping you retain positive health, less pain, and more energy. Check out these 20 benefits you could experience from an adjustment!

Pain in the knee is a very common complaint amongst youngsters and adults nowadays. In the absence of an injury, knee pain can occur for various reasons. Quadricep and hip flexor to shorting, which increases the stress on patellar tendon and over time may restrict kneecap mobility. Sitting cross-legged or kneeling or knees tucked in underneath for prolonged time places a lot of compressive stress on soft   tissues such as menisci, collateral ligaments.. etc.