Healthy Lifestyles Chiropractic

09/21/2025

https://drlauragalvinonline.com/126/low-back-pain-getting-back-your-balance/

Our sense of balance comes from a few different areas of the body. The inner ear gives us input on the position of our head and whether we are moving. This is combined with input from the eyes, which gives similar information. Most people think this is where it ends, but the spine is also integra

09/20/2025

https://drlauragalvinonline.com/163/what-headaches-might-be-telling-the-body/

Our bodies often let us know there is something not quite right, but are we listening? Too often in life, with hectic day-to-day schedules, getting the kids to school and so on, we cannot be troubled by these little warning signs. So we often just take a pill to mask the pain and get on with our

09/19/2025

https://drlauragalvinonline.com/203/is-it-a-sinus-headache-/

There are several types of headaches and what causes them can range from the mundane (too little sleep) to the dangerous (a brain tumor). Some of the most common types of head pain are tension-type headaches and migraines. If commercials on television are any indication, headaches caused by sinus

09/17/2025

https://drlauragalvinonline.com/173/why-did-low-back-pain-happen-this-time-/

When pain strikes the lower back, we usually think it's a new problem or injury. But why was coughing, shaving, doing the laundry, or whatever activity you were engaged in so different this time? These are things you probably do every day. So, what is the problem? The pro

06/30/2025

Our office will be closing early on Thursday July 3rd at 11am, and will remain closed on Friday July 4th.

We will return for our normal hours on Monday July 7th at 8am.

05/04/2025

https://drlauragalvinonline.com/1257/have-you-tried-this-for-your-back-pain-/

It’s not uncommon for low back pain patients to reduce their activities in an effort to avoid their pain. Unfortunately, it's likely their core muscles—the muscles that help support their midsection—will become deconditioned over time due to inactivity, which may only increase the risk of f

05/02/2025

https://drlauragalvinonline.com/1274/chiropractic-care-and-its-many-benefits/

Primarily, chiropractic focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular disorders with an emphasis on treatment utilizing manual adjustments and other types of manipulation and/or mobilization of the spine. Chiropractic is classified as a form of primary care, as anyone can choose to see

05/01/2025

https://drlauragalvinonline.com/1263/exercises-on-a-swiss-ball-help-back-pain-patients-/

In previous articles, we’ve explored how to individualize an exercise program for those with back pain. This month, we’ll look at why utilizing a Swiss ball may be more helpful for the back pain patient than simply doing floor-based exercises. In a 2015 study published in the Journal o

04/30/2025

https://drlauragalvinonline.com/1260/have-you-tried-these-movements-before-considering-shoulder-surgery-/

If you suffer from shoulder pain, here are some exercises you can do at home that really work to improve flexibility and strength. Just remember to ALWAYS stay within reasonable pain boundaries and work BOTH sides of your body, NOT just the injured shoulder! For flexibility, start with the

04/29/2025

https://drlauragalvinonline.com/1271/important-carpal-tunnel-syndrome-facts/

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs as the result of the median nerve being trapped or squeezed as it passes through the carpal tunnel, which is located in the wrist. Nine flexor tendons with their covering or sheathes, blood vessels, and connective tissue also pass through the carpal tunnel, cre

04/29/2025

https://drlauragalvinonline.com/1270/chiropractic-care--headaches/

The cervical spine is often implicated in the onset and/or presence of headaches. This is due in part to the first three cervical nerve roots exiting out of the spine and enter the back of the head through a particularly thick group of muscles attached to the base of the skull along the nuchal ri

03/23/2025

https://drlauragalvinonline.com/1511/chiropractic-methods-for-treating-neck-pain/

When it comes to neck pain, many patients seek out chiropractic care. In fact, there are several studies demonstrating that manual therapies performed by doctors of chiropractic can offer significant benefits for non-specific or mechanical neck pain as well as neck pain arising from injuries rela