(Disclaimer: The title of this article is not meant to say that all medical doctors don’t agree with chiropractic. As time goes by there are more and more MD’s who are starting the see the benefits and the need for chiropractic and chiropractors and, as a chiropractor, I am grateful for that.) More and more medical […]
This is a repeat post but its so good, I figured I’d share it again: A common question that I get in my office from patients and from friends is whether or not massage will do the same thing as chiropractic. And, to be honest, they couldn’t be further from one another. Let’s break things […]
Many people think that people only visit the Chiropractor for neck and back pain. While this is true, more and more athletes are finding benefit from regular Chiropractic adjustments. Not only can adjustments help with injuries from high impact sports, it also increases flexibility, improves range of motion, and increases blood flow for individuals participating […]
How does chiropractic work? To understand how chiropractic works, we need to understand the purpose of chiropractic; it’s to remove interference within the body and restore it to a natural state of optimal health and healing. The primary tool that chiropractors use to accomplish this is the chiropractic adjustment. The chiropractor assesses the spine to […]
Chiropractic is far more than neck pain, back pain and headaches. You walk. You run. You wear shoes that don’t fit, but sure look great. Your feet are exhausted at the end of the day, but you figure that’s normal. Our poor feet–we expect them to get us from Point A to Point B, but […]
Health and wellness is one of the biggest movements of today. Many people are getting more conscious of their health and taking action rather than depending on conventional medicine alone. Instead of simply taking pain relievers for bodily aches and pains as well as other physical conditions, look into non-invasive health practice as another option. […]
Your body was made to heal itself. Beyond that, it was made to heal itself from far more than just cuts and scrapes. For your body to do so, it must be able to communicate with itself. It does this through the nervous system. And where does every nerve originate? THE SPINE! Dysfunctions in the […]
One of the most important aspects of overall health that is often overlooked is getting adequate sleep. Though everyone is ultimately different, studies show that an average adult should aim for approximately 8 hours of sleep each night. This is the time when the body is able to repair, rejuvenate, and ultimately prepare for the […]
I have recently had a small handful of patients come in with various ailments that they wanted help with. One thing they all had in common however was that they suffered from various thyroid conditions. Upon seeing this on their paperwork I discussed it with each of them and gave them reassurance that this is […]
There is no such thing as a normal headache. Yes, headaches are quite common, but it’s definitely important to understand the difference, and make the distinction between “normal” and “common”. At Aspire Chiropractic in Hurst, we have been blessed to help people of all ages reach their full health potential. We have seen young children […]
If you’ve ever been to a gym, you will see trainers going great lengths to make sure their clients are maintaining the right posture. But why is it so important? You’d be shocked to know that most injuries in the gym are caused by improper posture and bad form. Celebrity trainer Ramona Braganza says, ‘Proper […]
ADHD is a commonly given diagnosis for children with behavioral problems. Let us give you an alternative to that prescription! ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is increasingly being given as a diagnosis to children who experience difficulties in school or at home. This can be a problem that affects them for the rest of […]
Let us show you first hand how chiropractic can make a difference in your life! A recent study conducted in Australia chose patients from 100 systematically sampled chiropractic clinics to participate in a survey about the perception of chiropractic care. Why? The purpose was to describe patient characteristics, (demographics, socioeconomic status, perceived health status) and to further […]
Studies have shown that roughly 80% of the population will experience back pain at some point during their lives with a large percent experiencing it between 30 and 50 years old. In fact, back pain ranks second among the reasons for missed days of work, only outnumbered by upper respiratory infections. These same studies also […]
The human body is made up of many different organs and systems working together to achieve and maintain optimum health (or as close to it as possible). The right food intake, enough sleep, regular exercise and positive thinking can help this immensely but the demands of daily life take its toll on the body; especially […]
Disc herniations (also known as slipped discs, disc bulges, disc extrusions, etc) are a common problem which can lead to disabling pain. Pain down the extremities (arms or legs) is called radicular pain and can stem from a disc herniation which is affecting a nerve root. Radicular pain can result in numbness, tingling, burning, or […]