Posts by Dr. Joseph M. Silva, D.C., C.C.S.P.
WARM UP FOR WALKING
As the weather improves, Americans will start exercising, going faster and further than ever before. Unfortunately, it’s not until the next day that we pay for our increased activity – with muscle soreness and tightness. The solution to the problem is simple. When we walk, certain muscles naturally contract, meaning they shorten. If we never…
Read MoreARTHRITIS: GUIDELINES TO FOLLOW FOR PAIN FREE JOINTS
The word “ARTHRITIS” literally means inflammation of a joint. Actually, any pathological alteration of a joint, whether it be from severe or micro-trauma, infection, inflammation, metabolic disorder, etc., is an …ARTHRITIS. Arthritis is often called “Everybody’s Disease”. It can and does occur at all ages–from infancy on. In fact, almost everyone, if they live long…
Read MoreNECK PAIN & HEADACHES
A study in the prestigious RAND corporation has concluded that manipulation of the cervical spine (the neck) is effective for chronic neck pain and many headaches. (Spinal manipulation is often called an adjustment by chiropractic doctors) Back in July 1991, RAND released a similar study of all available published research on the effectiveness of spinal…
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