The Wills Chiropractic Blog

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.

Anyone who has experienced any type of upper or lower back pain knows that it is debilitating—from intense discomfort to extreme pain, the inability to move to not being able to think or function. It’s in times like these that Rochelle chiropractic centers like Wills Chiropractic are here to help with your pain management.

Do you struggle with shoulder pain? If so, then you know how much that type of pain can limit your life. Whether you have pain across the top of your shoulder where it limits your ability to lift your arm or reach, or you have shoulder blade pain that kicks in any time you want to move, chiropractic care is a great solution.

If you've ever suffered from knee pain, you know even the most basic daily activities can seem almost impossible. Whether you are bending down to pick up the groceries, climbing up the office stars, or just getting out of bed, knee pain poses a problem and has negative effects on your ability to accomplish day-to-day tasks.