The Top 5 Myths about your Health Care

July 16th, 2012

by Dr. Ankur Prakash — Chiropractor

As a member of the wellness community, I have to admit, it is overwhelming to understand the state of healthcare in our economy today and how it personally affects our family and us.  I want to share with you some myths I believe are important and I make it part of my mission to educate ...

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Vital Signs: How to Optimize Your Breathing Patterns

March 30th, 2013

by Jen Salenger, LMT

It’s no secret that the key to using our bodies properly lies in breathing air efficiently. Whether swimming long distances or pushing through a 12-hour shift on the job, working to optimize the way you breathe can give you more energy throughout the day and help you sleep easier at night. Consider your living and ...

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Vital Signs: Maximizing the Benefits of Sleep

March 30th, 2013

by Jen Salenger, LMT

Most of us have a morning on occasion when we wake up wishing the previous night’s sleep had been better, longer, or more energizing. There are many strategies to getting the most out of the hours we do sleep, as well as guidelines on how much sleep a particular age group should be getting. For ...

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How Massage Therapy Can Help ‘Computer Posture’

July 18th, 2012

by Scott Dietsch – Massage Therapist

  Let’s talk a little bit about the computer, that posture-busting device that dominates our modern world. As much as we’d like to think we can maintain our correct posture when we’r working, eventually our body gets tired and we end up… slumped over. So why does this happen? And how can we correct it with massage? Watch the video ...

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How To Prevent Knots From Developing

June 11th, 2012

by Christina Sorrentino – Massage Therapist

What is a knot? First off, let’s define what a KNOT is in your body: Knots are those bumps that we feel in our shoulders,neck, low back, hips etc..that can cause us pain, numbness, tingling and sometimes decreased sensation.  Massage therapists refer to “knots” as adhesions because they are literally muscles that have adhered or ...

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Kettlebell Exercises For Better Posture

June 9th, 2012

by Stacy Yoshioka – Personal Trainer

What are the main reasons we have bad posture?       -Prolonged Sitting       -Lack of Physical Activity       -Sedentary Lifestyle aka:Deskbound       -Muscle Imbalances (anterior vs. posterior)       -”Mirror” Workouts (people who only work out what they can see in the mirror) In the video above I’ll show you a few exercises that will help ...

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What Does A Chiropractor Do?

June 7th, 2012

by Dr. Barak Meraz — Chiropractor

I want to help you better understand what I do and what exactly is beneficial about having a chiropractor as part of your long-term healthcare prevention plan! Chiropractic Adjustments In order to understand why chiropractic care is extremely beneficial to your body, we must first identify what is a chiropractic adjustment? A chiropractic adjustment is ...

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Does Yoga Relieve Lower Back Pain?

June 5th, 2012

by Rebecca Hirota – Yoga Instructor/Personal Trainer

I’m so happy to be here and honored to get this chance to share a passion of mine – Yoga. But this is a little different than usual yoga, I’m going to focus on Yoga poses specifically for your back. To have a healthier and strong back. According to the National Institutes of Health, 8 ...

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How Does Massage Therapy ‘Measure Up’?

June 5th, 2012

by Scott Dietsch – Massage Therapist

When people hear the term “massage therapy,” people often just stop at the “massage” part. After all massage feels good and is often thought of as a luxury that you give as a gift to yourself or others. But the other part of that term – the “therapy” part – tells us that this work ...

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What To Expect From A Massage

June 4th, 2012

by Michael Matos – Massage Therapist

Some of you might have heard conflicting tales from their friends, leaving you confused about what to expect from a massage. Quickly, I’ll give you a general overview covering the most frequently asked questions I’ve gotten over the years. Your First Session First off, here at Well Balanced Chiropractic, all message therapists are licensed. Your ...

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