Did you ever hear that you should immediately go to the chiropractor after an auto accident? Not many do. They are told to go to the ER, Urgent Care, or their primary doctor. I know what you are thinking. Oh boy, the chiropractor is going to start saying we don’t need medical care!? Not at all.…
Every day people call or come to our office with such high hopes for their health coverage, whether it be private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, or many others. We were told that we are covered for everything as a blanket statement, with exception of deductible or co-pay. I love my senior patients, as well as all…
Why is a chiropractor using a laser? What does the laser do? Do I need to consider laser treatments for my aches and pains? These are a sampling of the many questions that we get regularly regarding our added M6 MLS class 4 laser. I will attempt to delve into the abyss with answering some of…
A change in season brings a change in habits The season of renewal offers a lot of time to focus on what is important and one thing that we truly believe in is maintaining the youth of our bodies. At Hayes Family Chiropractic, we use the springtime to get outside and feel young again and…
How do you make a living? No matter whether you drive a truck, push a pencil, bench press or tweet for a living, your body and brain are the most important resources in your toolbox. So why is it that so many of us seem to freely sacrifice our bodies in pursuit of the paycheck?…
Chiropractic is about much more than the joints in your spine While the bulk of our practice focuses on restoring spinal alignment and function, the benefits of chiropractic have a positive ripple effect on your overall health. While much of western medicine focuses on treating the symptoms, chiropractic focuses on the causes. We get to…
There will never come a time when your spine is not absolutely essential to your overall health and wellbeing The sooner we accept this, the earlier we can start prioritizing our spines in all activities. With the computer age, we are starting to see alarming levels of spinal degeneration take place in younger generations. These problems then…
In millennial-speak that’s called: “Living your best life.” But let’s take the lid off and look at what it means to truly live your best life. We can think of a few essentials like living unencumbered, freedom of movement, full range of motion and a lack of pain. We can also think of psychological factors…
Chronic headaches- you are not alone Headaches are among the foremost causes of lost productivity in the American workplace. And this is a terrible way to frame the problem! Let’s think about the human cost- the stress that the workplace causes is often to blame. Nonetheless, headaches are a national health problem and it’s time…
Defining your pain Before starting any routine to manage pain, it is important to get an accurate assessment from a medical professional. When it comes to spinal problems and structural issues in the body, a comprehensive assessment at your chiropractor’s office is a good way to get a grip on what is causing your pain.…