Blog Posts

Through these articles and posts we hope to further educate our patients and promote deeper conversations in a variety of topics including chiropractic, biomechanics, and lifestyle to promote an overall healthy wellbeing.

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TMJD: A Real Pain in the Jaw

Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJD) is a painful condition that affects the jaw joint and surrounding muscles. (Note: when referring to the anatomy/the joint itself, it’s simply TMJ. When referring to the dysfunction, it’s TMJD).

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Stretch & Strengthen: Lower Cross Syndrome Edition

Do you ever experience lower back pain or stiffness? Do you find that your every day mobility has decreased or that your standing posture looks a little off? This could be due to a condition called Lower Cross Syndrome.

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Simply Splenius!

Located at the back of the neck and upper back, the splenius capitis is a thin, broad muscle that runs from the base of the skull to the upper thoracic vertebrae.

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Just Keep Moving

Take a second to think about all the movements your body makes in a single day. Typing, walking, climbing stairs, lifting… A synchronization of muscles, joints and bones working together that allows us to perform daily activities.

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The “I Don’t Know” Muscle

The upper traps are a notoriously infamous area of concern for many people. Have you ever heard someone say, "I carry my stress in my shoulders and neck?" Most of the time they're referring to the traps.

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Upper Cross Syndrome

Upper Cross Syndrome can happen as a result of poor posture. Have you ever caught yourself slouching with your neck pushed forward? 

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Ouch! — Trigger Points

Have you ever heard someone say “I feel like I have a knot on my back”? These are trigger points!

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Run2BeWell

A running group for all ages and abilities, founded by Dr. Cariann Paul.

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