Teen athletes are constantly pushing their bodies to new limits. It’s important to take a comprehensive approach to their care to perform at their best and stay healthy. Chiropractic care
As a chiropractor with years of experience treating athletes, I’ve seen firsthand how competitive swimmers often struggle with neck and shoulder pain. Swimming is an incredible full-body workout that helps
I read an interview with a nutritionist in the New York Times recently. Since many Balance Atlanta patients and friends are very active and make exercise an important part of
To Treat An Injury: Ice or Heat? You’re at the park on a glorious Saturday morning playing a friendly game of basketball with your fellow weekend warriors. You jump for
Dancer’s Fracture “I landed badly from a jump and now it hurts to walk.” This is the most common acute fracture seen in dancers. This fracture occurs along the 5th
Why do professional athletes in almost every sport rely on regular chiropractic care? The simplest answer is, because it works. In fact, the role of chiropractic in sports is three-fold:
Strong muscles keep your body upright and allow you to move. Good muscle strength and balance are critical to maintain proper posture and minimize muscle tension. Your muscles function much
Yoga, Fitness Trends, and the Power of Timeless Movement Every five years or so, a new fitness trend captures public attention. Television segments highlight the “latest and greatest” workout. Magazines
In the late 1940s, the steroid cortisone, an anti-inflammatory drug, was first synthesized and hailed as a landmark. It soon became a safe, reliable means to treat the pain and
Chiropractic care and yoga are comparable and complementary disciplines. The practice of yoga provides strength, flexibility, and centering, enhancing physical performance on multiple levels. Participants in yoga classes derive across-the-board
Imagine waking up one morning with a frozen shoulder where you couldn’t move your upper arm more than a few inches in any direction. How much would that impact your
Youth hockey does not look so different than adult hockey, besides the obvious differences in stature among the players. The essential elements of the game are there: The skates’ clatter