Chiropractic Blog
At Espinosa Family Chiropractic we provide chiropractic treatments which provide drug-free all-natural solutions to our patients. Another part of what we do is educate our patients about what they can do at home to increase their levels of wellness. Below we go over a few ways you can tweak your diet to start experiencing some…
This summer is a great opportunity to get outdoors when you work in your cardio or fitness routine. At Espinosa Family Chiropractic we believe that staying active is an important part of staying healthy and avoiding injury. When your body is used to firing on all cylinders and being pushed to exertion regularly, you’ll experience a…
At Espinoza Family Chiropractic our patients can count on getting the best possible chiropractic care for their entire family. Even though our patients come to expect excellence from us, we like to remind potential patients what they deserve when they step through the front doors of a quality chiropractic care practice. Below are a few…
Winter is the unhealthiest season of the year It is often the point of the year where we feel most fatigued on a daily basis. And there is a biological reason for this: with less daylight, the body produces more melatonin which makes us feel drowsier than normal. This sets the tone for seasonal affective…
Your posture can tell us a lot about the shape of your spine You may have anterior pelvic tilt, a positioning of the body that involves, you guessed it, an exaggerated forward tilting of the pelvis. In this position, there is also an exaggerated arch in the lower back and, as a result your butt…
Your body weight can be your greatest tool… …in your quest to lose weight. For many people, a gym is actually a counterproductive place to attempt fitness goals. Unless you are cut out for the high-intensity culture of a gym, it may leave you spun out and actually less motivated regarding your fitness. Body weight…
Remember what it felt like to be young and unencumbered? One of the greatest benefits of chiropractic is how it improves range of motion, impacting flexibility, reaction speeds, balance and coordination. It’s no wonder that many athletes swear by chiropractic to keep them on top of their game. At Espinosa Family Chiropractic, we see the…
How do my legs connect to my upper body? No really, how do they? Think about how your legs connect to the upper body and you will be thanking the structures known as sacroiliac (SI) joints. These powerful and pivotal points connect the pelvic bones to the sacrum, and are responsible for conducting force and…
Runners remember: posture is integral to your success and enjoyment of the sport We love running and admire everyone who uses running as part of their commitment to staying healthy. However, running can take a toll on the spine. We see it as our responsibility to protect the spines of our running community here in…
Sleep is central to well-being. When you sleep restfully, you encourage proper functioning of the body and brain, boosting happiness and performance during waking hours. When people’s central circadian rhythms are disrupted, everything becomes harder: anxiety is increased and your body and brain have to work harder to achieve simple objectives. Caffeine consumption goes up…