Category Archives: Strong Foundation

Exercises to Relieve Upper and Middle Back Pain

Posted on June 29, 2023 by Dr. Andrew Gessert • 0 Comments

Do you see a chiropractor for back pain?

Does your pain come back between appointments?

Stretching by itself won’t fix back pain, but it can bring relief between visits to your chiropractor. Gently stretching your back strengthens and loosens your muscles; loosening helps relieve any pain you’re feeling at the time, while strengthening helps prevent future pain. Both these things help increase your range of motion and make moving more comfortable.

Can a Chiropractor Help with Hip Pain?

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Dr. Andrew Gessert • 0 Comments

Do you struggle with hip pain? Hip pain can be a debilitating condition that affects our ability to move freely and enjoy daily activities. While there are various causes of hip pain, specific structural corrective chiropractic treatment is a non-invasive approach to relieving discomfort and restoring mobility. Hip mobility is essential for everyday activities like…… Continue Reading

The Surprising Benefits of Cold Showers

Posted on April 26, 2023 by Dr. Andrew Gessert • 0 Comments

Do you love taking a hot shower at the end of a long day? Did you know that there are health benefits to taking cold showers? If the idea of taking a cold shower is unappealing, you’re not alone; most people prefer warm showers. But despite how unpleasant they can feel, cold showers have more…… Continue Reading

Spend Less Time Recovering from Injuries

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Dr. Andrew Gessert • 0 Comments

Spring is underway, and with warmer weather comes more time spent outdoors running, hiking, cycling, or starting a landscaping project. These activities are great ways to spend more time with family and get some fresh air, but they also come with risk of injury. Whether you’ve pulled a muscle or done more damage, being laid…… Continue Reading

Tips for Fixing Poor Posture

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Dr. Andrew Gessert • 0 Comments

Do you have frequent back pain? Have you noticed that you’re slouching more than usual? Looking to improve your posture? Left untreated, poor posture can lead to serious complications involving your circulation and digestion, and immense pain in your back, neck, and shoulders.… Continue Reading

Bad Posture or Something Deeper?

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Dr. Andrew Gessert • 0 Comments

Have you ever noticed how much your shoulders slump when you’re sitting at your desk? Do you find yourself hunched over your smartphone or laptop during the day? Poor posture affects so many of us, and a lot of us have given up on trying to correct the way we sit. But what if it…… Continue Reading

How to Treat Ligament Injuries

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Dr. Andrew Gessert • 0 Comments

In a previous article about ligament injuries, we discussed the process by which a ligament is injured and then the phases of healing. What you should do after the injury? More importantly, how do you know if you have a ligament injury? Did you tear a ligament or is it just a pulled muscle? A…… Continue Reading

Ligament Injuries and Healing

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Dr. Andrew Gessert • 0 Comments

Among the most common injuries that healthcare practitioners and chiropractors see are from damaged or sprained ligaments. Ligaments are made up of dense connective tissue that holds bones together, supporting every joint in your body. They act to stabilize your joints while at rest and during normal range of motion. Ligaments are important for both…… Continue Reading

Working from Home During the COVID-19 Era

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Dr. Andrew Gessert • 0 Comments

Many folks have been working from home over the past month and a half, and many of our favorite businesses have shut down. Gyms, restaurants, movie theatres, schools, and daycares are the places we frequent the most. Since we’re encouraged to leave our homes only for groceries and essential health services, most of us have…… Continue Reading

How Strong is Your FOUNDATION?

Posted on July 26, 2014 by thoward • 0 Comments

People often ask me what I mean, when I say that “I work with the foundational segments of the spine”. Generally they think that i’m referring to the pelvis, low back or even the feet. In all honesty if you guessed those areas you’d be wrong, sorry to break it to you. When we look…… Continue Reading