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Chiropractic is Frontline Healthcare for Chronic Pain Management

By Hayes | July 9, 2018 |
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Chiropractic is first-line pain management and general wellness care At Hayes Family Chiropractic, we believe that living well means living without pain. Or at least, living with as little pain as possible given the circumstances. Chronic pain is defined as pain that last for more than 3 months, which makes for a very broad category.…

Face to Face with Hypermobility: When Excess Range of Motion Causes Pain

By Hayes | July 5, 2018 |
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Are you more mobile than most people? While lack of range of motion has become ubiquitous in society, the health world places a lot less focus on people who have hypermobility. Hypermobility, known more commonly as loose joints or double-jointedness, occurs in about 10% of the population. Often genetic in nature, it comes down to a factor…

Regaining a Normal Life Post Accident

By Hayes | June 27, 2018 |
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After the accident Even after a “small” accident, your life is heavily impacted; even if you deem yourself uninjured, there can still be psychological scars and injuries under the surface. After all, the human body can only withstand so much radical movement; a seemingly innocuous accident can push our bodies to the outer limit of…

Understanding Personal Injury Protection in Florida

By Hayes | June 23, 2018 |
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PIP is the main form of insurance coverage for vehicle drivers in the state of Florida Florida PIP is a no-fault insurance coverage that helps motorists pay medical bills and lost wages in the even of auto accident and injury in the state of Florida. Whether you are a rush-hour commuter or a leisurist day-tripper,…

Add the Activator Method Into Your Healthcare Plan

By Hayes | June 16, 2018 |
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The Activator Method is an important tool in our chiropractic arsenal The Activator Method is one of the most important diagnostic and treatment tools we have in our arsenal at Hayes Family Chiropractic; it further diversifies the amount of tools we have at our disposal to help you manage your musculoskeletal disorder. We use the…

The Thoracic Spine Is More Important Than You Think

By Hayes | June 14, 2018 |
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Maintaining wellness in the upper back  The 12 vertebrae in the thoracic segment make up the longest part of the spine, providing stability and range of motion in the upper trunk. It is the only spinal segment that attaches to the rib cage meaning that it forms a vital anchor point for the structure that…

Spinal Health is a Balancing Act

By Hayes | May 30, 2018 |
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Balance is essential for spinal health Balance is innate- the three main requirements for balance are vision, the vestibular system and the somatic sensory system. These three elements work together to define your position in space, while keeping you upright and centered, whether stationary or in motion. From a chiropractor’s perspective, balance is further defined…

Hunched Over All Day: An Unnatural Position For Your Spine

By Hayes | May 28, 2018 |
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Are you a habitual sitter? Whether it is a job requirement, or a personal preference for leisure time, Americans are spending more time in a seated position than ever. The problem? Humans were simply not designed to sit; sitting is not our spine’s preferred position, as evidenced by the fact that sitting puts more downward…

The Sleeping Dragon: When Injuries Remain Dormant

By Hayes | May 23, 2018 |
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Most people will suffer an injury at some point in their lifetime And while the degree of injury varies greatly, all of them should be treated with the gravity they deserve. The younger your body, the more resilient you are to pain and dysfunction, meaning that you are able to process an injury more effectively…

Is My Bed Causing My Back Pain?

By Hayes | May 19, 2018 |
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If not causing, it could definitely be contributing.  While you may have a sentimental attachment to your current mattress, it is worth asking the question: does it support your back? Sleeping on the wrong mattress can indeed cause, or at least worsen, back pain symptoms by failing to support your spine in its extended, resting position.…