The Wills Chiropractic Blog

Injuries happen every day. Whether from repetitive motions, slips, falls, accidents or any of the many other things that can cause an injury. It’s what you do after an injury that determines how you heal. Healing takes place in stages. First inflammation and swelling to fight off infection, then after the inflammation and swelling is gone real healing begins by replacing the damaged tissue and cells. There are 3 things you can do to help speed up your healing process.

Do you plan on going to the lake this summer for some relaxation and fun water activities? If you do, have you considered what specific activities you’ll do while there, or how long it has been since you did them? This may be the first time you’ve done any water sports in a year or two. This means that your body (and more specifically your back) may end up a bit worse for the wear because of the ‘new’ stimulus. If this happens, reach out to us to find your relief.

Father’s Day is a special day for people all over the place. Sons and daughters want to figure out a way to honor their fathers and show them how thankful they are for their influence in their lives. If you want help figuring out a gift that is suitable for Dad, we have a great idea. We propose you take a unique approach to the day and give dad some pain relief. For that, you can call us and set up an appointment for him to integrate chiropractic care into his regular health plan.

For many people, it feels correct to lift heavy things from the ground by bending over, grabbing the object, and then returning to a standing position. This is the wrong way to lift heavy objects. At first, it makes sense because if you are already standing then you’re returning to an upwards stance and it seems like a short movement. In reality, it puts you in danger of a backache and may end with a thrown-out back. Here’s what you need to know about proper lifting.

Feeling tired? Many people deal with fatigue due to lack of sleep, stress, or other issues. They often turn to caffeine to increase energy, but this isn’t a great solution. Caffeine has a number of downsides, so it’s not a great way to fight fatigue. Fortunately, there are some natural energy boosters that have no downsides and can help you push away fatigue. One of these solutions is chiropractic care.

Physical therapy, commonly known as physiotherapy, combines different techniques to help relieve pain and ease coordination, flexibility, strength, and endurance. A physical therapist is recommended to someone who had an illness or injury that affected their ability to do daily tasks. These professionals are knowledgeable in the body's biomechanics, and they can identify the problematic areas and how to correct them. They will assess your condition and discuss with you a care plan for your recovery.

Athletes worldwide have turned to chiropractic as a way to stay healthy and recover faster when injured. It's not uncommon for many sports teams to keep a chiropractor on the sidelines during a game and it's no surprise why many rely on their chiropractic care.

For natural body healing, Kinesiology tape is a fantastic way to go. This tape was invented in 1979 by Dr. Kenzo Kase, a chiropractor as well as an acupuncturist. The Kinesio tape functions by holding certain facets of the body in place while also encouraging a full range of movement.