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Are you suffering from whiplash?

3/6/2019

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Were you recently involved in a Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA)? Are you suffering from neck pain? We can help!
Whiplash occurs when the head and neck are moved past their normal range of motion, most commonly due to a forceful impact. This is very common when one is involved in a car accident and their head is thrown in a backwards and forwards motion. Although car accident are the most common source of whiplash, it can also occur in sporting injuries or workplace accidents. An injury like whiplash can lead to increased neck pain, limited neck mobility and range of motion, inflammation, headaches and a loss of sleep.

How we can help:
Our skilled team of therapists will provide pain management, education, rehab exercises, and hands on manual care. We are here to help you feel better!
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Involved in a car accident? (Mva)

3/6/2019

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 Have you been involved in a car accident recently? Do you experience neck or back pain?
Our experienced team at Knotical Chiropractic is here to help you along your path of recovery! We have a skilled team of therapists who will provide a collaborative approach to get you back to your optimal health.

​We know it's not always an easy road to recovery, and we will help to provide pain management techniques, rehab exercises, and education about your injuries. It is our goal to get you back to feeling like you again! 
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How do i avoid text neck?!

9/14/2017

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Are you on your phone or computer all day? You're not alone. As the majority of us own a smartphone of some sort, we are all susceptible to suffering from text neck.

Practicing simple, small changes in your daily routine can help you to avoid the aches and pains that many of our tech savvy generation endure. 

Common symptoms of text neck include:
  • Tight upper traps
  • Sore neck
  • Headaches
No wonder our heads feel like they weigh a ton!

Listed below are 4 simple practices that can make a HUGE difference in your neck and back pain. 
  1. Bring your phone closer to your face. A minimal move of 10 degrees (bringing your head back upright) can alleviate approximately 10lbs of pressure! Make the conscious effort to bring your phone closer to your face so your neck doesn't have to work overtime.
  2. Talk more instead of texting. Not only does talking on the phone take us away from the slouched position of texting, but it also helps us to make more genuine connections and build relationships. In a world of texting, set yourself apart with a simple phone call instead.
  3. Keep the elbows tucked. Tucking your elbows to your sides means they cannot drop down or further out on the table anymore. Another bonus: your head ends up following, putting us into a better postural position. 
  4. Perform quick, simple neck exercises. Chin Tucks are an excellent way to stretch the muscles in the back of your neck that get very tight after being on your phone or computer all day. Not only do they stretch the muscles on the back of the neck, they also strengthen the muscles in the front of the neck for a better overall result. 
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How to enjoy Netflix marathons without the back pain

9/13/2017

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Find yourself binge watching Netflix a little too frequently? Here are a couple techniques to help you avoid back pain after that one hour episode, turns into the whole first season. 

1. Get started with a simple plank. This will engage your core muscles, helping you to endure the marathon ahead. 

2. Avoid slouching. Slouching puts your pelvis into a posterior tilt, adding stress to your lower back. Try to slide all the way back to where the back rest meets the seat as this will help keep you more upright.

3. ​Don't be too chill. As comfortable as it is to prop your feet up onto the coffee table, it adds a lot of stress to your lower back and again, puts you into that slouched position. While it is ok to do every now and then, avoid keeping your feet propped for a prolonged period of time. 

4. Every so often, cross your leg over and move into the Figure 4 Stretch. 
  • Slide a little bit forward to the edge of your seat
  • Cross one leg over the other into a figure 4
  • Sit up tall until you feel a stretch in your glute region
  • Hold for 20-30 seconds
  • Repeat a couple times on each side

5. Count those steps. Snacks running low? Drink almost empty? Small bladder? Don't hesitate to get up from your seat (as comfy as you are) and take a few steps. This will alleviate any stresses on your back by changing up positions.

Add this routine into your Netflix marathon training regime, and avoid low back pain! 

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  • Home
  • Services
  • Meet the Team
    • Dr. Catie Gavin, DC
    • Amanda Pigeon, RMT
    • Jodi Greene, RMT
    • Jade Oswald- R. Ac, TCMP, ADS
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  • Book Now
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