The Wills Chiropractic Blog

Whoever said you’ll never work a day in your life if you love what you do must have never met the concept of stress. Even when you love what you do for work, stress can build on a daily basis, and that can put you at the point of burnout. But chiropractic care can be a big help for managing your stress and making the most out of your free time.

Going back to school can be stressful—even if you’re not the one who has to worry about taking tests. This time of year can be a handful for busy parents and kids alike, so the importance of establishing a solid back-to-school routine can’t be understated. By working to get everyone on a regular sleeping schedule and starting good habits for exercising at home and preparing healthy meals, the whole family will be in a position to ace the year ahead.

There’s still plenty of time left in the year to break out the clubs, head out to the links, and try your best not to embarrass yourself in front of your friends. A day out on the golf course can be a real joy (even through the frustration), but it becomes much less fun if you’re dealing with an injury. If you follow some steps before, during, and after your game, you’ll be better able to prevent and recover from injuries like golfer’s elbow.

If you spend a lot of time sitting at a desk, you’ve likely experienced back pain at some point or another. Extrapolate those aches over your academic and professional careers, and you could wind up in a world of hurt. Using proper posture at your desk and knowing when to take a break can be a big help when your back hurts while sitting.

Heading back to school can put a lot of stress on students, parents, and educators. If you’re looking for relief and want to increase focus and energy in the process, chiropractic massage can give you a big boost before you hit the books. Regular massages throughout the school year help ensure that you’re getting enough sleep, keeping stress levels low, and can focus better on your daily tasks.

If you’re feeling pain after a game of pickup basketball or caught a bad case of shoulder soreness after having a catch with your kid, you’ve got options to get back into the game. Kinesiology tape offers several benefits that can help speed up the recovery process and provide relief from shoulder pain and more. If you’ve considered seeing what kinesio tape is all about, here’s why it might be worth a try.

Who doesn’t love hitting the road with some friends and family over the summer? Taking a trip together can be fun, but it can also be a bit more stressful if you’re focusing on making better nutritional choices. How is it possible to stay healthy on a road trip with so many delicious options along the way? Packing healthy snacks, natural nutritional supplements, and the right tools can help make for a road trip free from regret.

Do you feel like you’ve lost a step with your balance and coordination? Chiropractic can help address issues that cause you to lose your balance, including chronic ear infections and vertigo. Regular chiropractic adjustments may be able to help restore your balance so you can get around with confidence this summer.