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Occmed Services Available!
The trucking industry is booming and so is Wellness Heights Chiropractic! Occmed services are now available which include: DOT and Non-DOT drug and alcohol testing, drug and alcohol consortium management, medical cards, clearinghouse registration, and hair follicle testing. On the day... Read More
Post Covid Pain Syndrome
Post COVID muscle pain and soreness affects nearly 10% of those that have had COVID 19. It is more common in those with co-morbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. There has been little research done on how to treat... Read More
What are muscle imbalances?
Muscle imbalances develop when one muscle group is stronger than the muscle group opposing it, for example, when your quad is stronger then your hamstring. When a strength imbalance exists, the stronger muscle tightens up and the opposing muscle lengthens... Read More
Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is one of the most common reasons adults seek medical care. Pain lasting 3 months or more has been linked to activity limitations, dependence on opioids, anxiety and depression, and reduced quality of life. There are several ways chronic... Read More
Chiropractic Myths
Some people see chiropractic care as a last resort for their pain because they have heard negative things about the profession. Here is a glimpse at some of the top myths we have heard over the years. Myth: Having an adjustment... Read More
Prolonged Sitting and Pain
My kids recently played baseball out in Gulf Shores. We drove out there and as the hours passed I slowly felt pain increasing throughout my low back and neck and shoulder. I couldn't wait to stop and stand up! It... Read More
Stress and Tension
We deal with physical, emotional, and environmental stress on a daily basis. That prolonged stress can result in muscle tension through decreased activity, poor posture, and decreased blood flow. Stress can affect almost every part of the body such as... Read More
Entrapment
Nerve entrapment occurs when some tissue like muscle presses upon the nerve fiber and can produce pain, numbness or loss of motor control. The most common cause of nerve entrapment involves repetitive motions that can produce swelling around a nerve. Carpal... Read More
Why Is Nutrient Status Important?
Deficiencies in single nutrients can alter the body's immune response. Each nutrient in the body has a role whether it is an antioxidant for protection or a protein for growth and repair. Epidemiological studies show that poorly nourished individuals are... Read More
Vagus Nerve
The Vagus nerve is cranial nerve number 10. It is the nerve associated with the enteric nervous system or ENS which is sometimes referred to as a “second brain,” and contains between 300 to 600 million neurons. This nerve is... Read More
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