The Wills Chiropractic Blog

Over the last couple decades, technology has boomed. We went from few adults having technology to it being more easily accessible and now common for young children to spend hours on phones and tablets. We are growing, developing, and learning at a faster rate than ever before thanks to technology. The down side of all the technology is the prolonged use. Anyone who spends hours in front of a computer, playing on tablets, or working from phones is not only susceptible but actively causing damage and degeneration to the cervical spine. After long periods of time using technology we begin to lose the natural curve in our spine. The straighter the neck becomes, the more damage to the nerves and surrounding tissue.

St. Patrick’s Day is here and has us thinking about the many reasons we are lucky to have chiropractic care. From an improved immune system to better sleep, here’s what you need to know.

As Spring approaches and the weather starts to warm up, there always seems to be a flurry of activity. Our schedules start to fill with outdoor activities and also — unfortunately — chores and spring cleaning! Many people look forward to the fresh start they get with spring cleaning, but for those with a sore back or body aches, not so much. Here’s why you should see your chiropractor before y

Chronic muscle spasms can be painful and disrupt your life. There are several known causes of chronic muscle spams and many ways chiropractic care can help provide relief. Here’s what you need to know about how muscle spasms and symptoms can be relieved with chiropractic.

You are probably aware that your body needs water to survive, but do you actually get enough of it? Most people don’t drink enough water and end up in a constant state of dehydration. If that sounds familiar, it can be costing you in ways you may not be aware of including digestion issues, body pain, and low energy. Here are some of the consequences of not drinking enough water.

LOOKING FOR HABITS It’s natural for our brain to create habits. Any time we take on a new task, it takes extra energy to process doing these habits. The brain does what it can to make and keep habits that we become used to. One important habit that we all naturally have is called Homeostasis. This is basically the balance in our body. As an example, if you go outside without a coat in winter, or wearing a sweater in summer, our body will do everything it can to regulate our temperature and keep us in our habit.

If you are new to chiropractic, you’ve probably heard of a subluxation before, but you may not really understand what it is or the damage it can cause. So, what are subluxations, and can they cause issues like back pain and headaches?

The nervous system is important to everything we do. It controls every aspect of our life. Every function, cell, organ, tissue, and system in our body is run by the nervous system. This is something that differentiates us from other species on the planet.