Chiropractic for Tennis Players in Dunedin
Tennis allows players to maintain a high level of physical fitness and social wellbeing At Hayes Family Chiropractic, we love tennis because it is a holistic wellness activity that can be enjoyed by families and people of all ages and abilities. While it is considered a low-impact sport, especially in comparison to sports like football,…
Chiropractic for Golfers in Dunedin
Golf is much more physical than it seems, especially when it comes to your spine. Any argument that says golf is not a sport is seriously outdated. While it might not involve the high-impact intensity of football, or the cardiovascular conditioning of a sport like soccer, golf comes with its own set of challenges for…
How Chiropractic Supports Your Quest for Fitness
Your spinal health is an influential factor in fitness Spinal and postural disorders tend to get in the way of fitness. Back pain or dysfunction can stop you from working out altogether, or it can affect you to varying degrees while you are exercising. Spinal misalignment, at its most basic level, gets in the way…
Massage Therapy in Dunedin
For such a simple act, massage is powerful With the right hands, massage is a powerful tool for influencing wellness. There is no denying that a back rub feels good, and this is proven by the fact that massage has been shown to release endorphins, pain-killing chemicals that also provide a euphoric feeling. Massage further…
Chiropractic Provides for the Productivity-Minded
Being productive is contingent upon feeling well While we can force ourselves to be productive with sheer willpower and caffeine, there is an easier way of going about things. It entails being a little more proactive- looking out for the factors that inhibit cognitive efficiency and contribute to physical pain. Take your nervous system for…
When Being Bipedal Becomes a Curse: The Problems with Overpronation
Do you pay attention to the way you walk? If you are like most people, you get up, put on your shoes and go. The act of walking becomes so subconscious that we never stop to check our gait. But your gait says a lot about you; from a chiropractor’s perspective, your gait also says…
Preventing and Treating Pinched Nerves in Dunedin
The “pinched nerve,“ is a ubiquitous blanket term; what exactly does it mean? Very broadly, a pinched nerve happens when a given nerve is put under too much pressure by the surrounding bones, muscles and tendons. The pressure causes interference in nervous system signaling which translates to pain, numbness, tingling sensations and weakness. The nerve…
Preventing Spinal Misalignment Day by Day
Spinal misalignment is a part of daily life In fact, your spine is most likely misaligned as you read this. But misalignment does not necessarily need to be a cause for concern if you view your spine through the right lens. Too many people view their spine as a single structure, immutable and rigid. The…
Why Does a Massage Feel So Good?
Massage goes deep with wellness benefits Nothing feels better than a massage. Whether it comes from the hands of a loved one or from the hands of a qualified professional, the essence of a massage is the same: relaxing your body and mind so that stress and pain pass away. The state of heightened health…
Putting Posture First: A Roadmap to Feeling Better
Have you ever had your posture checked? There is a reason why it is one of the first things we do when we see a patient for the first time at Hayes Family Chiropractic. Every physical examination includes an evaluation of: Overall movement Range of motion Balance Posture The outcomes of these tests help describe…