PROFORM Chiropractic & Sports Performance

10/26/2025

CHOLESTEROL: The current thinking is that once blood vessels get damaged, cholesterol acts sort of like a scab over the injured area. So while high LDL is probably not great for us, it is not the cause of heart disease. People with normal LDL can have heart attacks and certain people with high LDL don’t so there’s more to the picture than just high cholesterol.

Right now, it seems like high blood pressure is the BIGGEST contributing factor and should be avoided and treated ASAP. Wether diets high in sodium and/or sugar have a DIRECT injurious mechanism to the blood vessels or simply contribute to high blood pressure, which then injures the blood vessels, is still being investigated but either way…a healthy diet that isn’t loaded with salt and sugar is WISE.

A one-year prospective study found no correlation between atherosclerosis and extremely high cholesterol levels in 100 otherwise metabolically healthy individuals who had followed a ketogenic diet for an average of five years. A new study from The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at

09/21/2025

LARYNGITIS: Did you know that laser therapy may reduce your healing time and help in your recovery from laryngitis? If you’re a musician, a teacher, or someone who relies on their voice for a living, you might want to consider asking your provider about this treatment option. Happy healing! 🎶

09/01/2025

08/18/2025

STRENGTH TRAINING: Like most of you, I see people running in my neighborhood all the time. It’s probably the first thing people think of when they want to “get in shape” and improve their relationship with Health. There are some benefits to running and I don’t mean to discourage you from running, however, we got it wrong when our society decided running should be the default go to thing to improve Health outcomes. As an exercise scientist, nutritionist, and sports chiropractor who has been a Health coach for nearly three decades, I would say that strength training should be the one thing that every teenager, housewife, computer programmer, and senior citizen should be incorporating because it offers far more Health benefits.

Strength training -

1. Increases functional strength for work and daily activities
2. Increases coordination and reduces risk of falls
3. Improves fast twitch recruitment and reaction time to help with things like catching and tripping
4. Enhances balance for slippery and uneven terrain
5. Burns muscle glycogen and allows muscles to balance blood sugar as nature intended
6. Enhances insulin sensitivity and improves or eliminates type 2 diabetes
7. Increases muscle mass and elevates metabolism
8. Improves cognitive health and decreases depression
9. Increases bone density and reduces fracture risk
10. Improves posture and reduces anterior vertebral fractures (dowager’s hump)
11. Enhances joint stability and reduces risk of injury
12. Improves hormone regulation
13. Improves respiration because posture Is better
14. Enhances confidence and the ability to stand your ground and persevere when life gets challenging

Don’t let the rows of cardiovascular equipment at the front of the gym fool you. The strength training equipment is where the real results are and where you will improve your relationship with Health.

08/14/2025

SPORTS REHAB: It’s been an honor working with some real legends from the Quad Cities Senior Olympics. Wether it’s a strained hamstring or a labrum tear, we’ve got you covered and can work with you to get you back in the game 🏃‍♂️🥇