At Hayes Family Chiropractic, we are dedicated to the success of your pregnancy! Chiropractic is an excellent option for keeping the mother’s body in a state that is conducive to the healthy development of a child. In this way, we increase the likelihood of an easier pregnancy and a safer birth. To demonstrate this point,…
If you are on your way to having a baby, we say congratulations! At Hayes Family Chiropractic, we have three goals when it comes to this life-changing experience: to make the process as comfortable as possible for the mother, to give the process the greatest chance of success without complication, and to foster a nurturing…
Extension-based pain is related to hyperextension of the spine You guessed it: extension based intolerance is the opposite of flexion-based. Whereas the latter is caused by bending over, extension-based pain is caused by an over-extension of the back; essentially too much arch, often brought on by anterior pelvic tilt, also causes pain. The people most…
Flexion-based intolerance is among the chief causes of back pain in the 21st century. To depict everyone as a hunchback would be going to the extreme, but it is worth noting that more people are becoming hunched over- at work in the office, at home on the couch, walking around with their phones; flexion-based back…
The best time to workout is, truly, whenever you most feel like it. While the debate could stop there, it is worth pointing out that certain parts of the day have certain advantages over others. And if you are looking to make a change in your routine, it could be worth changing the time of…
Balance is best when it comes to working out It begins with your motives: are you working out just to look good? Or to feel good as well. Are you adhering to every new fitness fad that comes along, or pursuing a custom made workout plan that works for your body? At Hayes Family Chiropractic,…
Wake up, smell the coffee and…drop a few pounds? Morning is the most potent part of your day; in our opinion, not enough people realize that losing weight can begin the second you step out of bed. At Hayes Family Chiropractic, we want you to realize that you can take advantage of this potential to…
Spinal stability and spinal balance These are two of the most important factors in your health moving forward in life. Yes, mirror muscles, make you look great and looking good is integral to feeling well; we aren’t saying you should stop developing your pecs or biceps, but that it may behoove you to devote equal…
Making a case for strengthening of the rhomboid We have a question: what is the point of bulking your body if the most crucial parts can’t bear the load of the new muscle? A case in point is that of the rhomboids: located in the upper back, these are the muscles that connect the shoulder…
A hypothetical reality that would necessitate the bare minimum exercise plan Let’s assume that every possible waking minute of your daily life is occupied and you simply can’t carve out the doctor recommended 150 minutes of exercise per week. We are yet to meet someone who can truly say this for themselves; the reality is…