Chiropractic is widely recognized as one of the safest drug-free, non-invasive therapies available for the treatment of neuromusculoskeletal complaints. Although chiropractic has an excellent safety record, no health treatment is completely free of potential adverse effects. The risks associated with chiropractic, however, are very small. Many patients feel immediate relief following chiropractic …Read More
We understand the relief that can come from twisting to the side just enough to feel those pops travel up your spine. If you have been feeling pressure from sitting too long, you might ask yourself, “what’s the harm in cracking my back?” Just like you are told popping your knuckles is bad for you, you might think cracking your back is also harmful. Bad news: It’s harmful Cracking your back…Read More
Deep tissue massages are a wonderful way to heighten your relaxation and help your muscles! You may have a friend or two who have recommended you get one, but what should you expect? What is a deep tissue massage? A deep tissue massage involves the massage therapist using oils and relaxing the top layers of muscle. He or she will do this in order to better manipulate the deep layers of your muscle…Read More
We spend most of the day on our feet, but it’s hard to enjoy your day when your feet are piercing with pain. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common reasons that people experience pain in their feet. Due to an inflammation of the thick band of tissue that connects your toes and heel bone, you experience a constant piercing pain. What is plantar fasciitis? Individuals that experience plantar …Read More
Car accidents are scary for more than one reason. Aside from the life threatening position that one is in, the scary stuff doesn’t end there. If you are fortunate enough to walk away from a car accident, you are sure to experience a mixture of hospital bills, insurance claims and the inconvenience of minor injuries and stress. While all of this is very terrifying, your health ought to be pushed …Read More
When walking becomes uncomfortable, there’s usually a bigger problem at the root of it. From bad posture to flat feet, we see people that are in pain for a range of reasons that end up affecting their body and how they carry themselves. These initial problems can cause a lifetime worth of pain for someone if they aren’t taken care of, luckily, Santa Clara Chiropractic can provide you with the …Read More
In the event of a car accident, the car, and everything in it, is vigorously moved around. Because our bodies aren’t meant to move at this speed, the force of the the thrust shifts your body, destabilizes your spine, and creates the pain that we know as whiplash. Whiplash happens in every car accident that has a blunt force collision, so it’s pretty impossible to avoid. While many people try t…Read More
Athletes get every ounce of use from their bodies possible. Between the hours of practice and the direct contact from most sports, an athlete’s body is tired. These types of injuries, sprains and tension can lead to long term damage down the road, but they don’t have to. At Santa Clara Chiropractic, we specialize in massage therapy to help athletes whose bodies aren’t in the best condition. …Read More
Some people don’t discover how great a visit to the chiropractor can be until they’re in so much pain that they are out of options. While we are happy that you finally made your way to us, we want to help you determine whether a chiropractic adjustment is what could provide you with a pain free life. Here are a couple of reasons that are signs of a chiropractor visit being a beneficial additio…Read More
Massage therapy has been practiced to provide relief to a range of physical difficulties. From sports injuries to basic health, massage therapy offers tons of benefits that improve your quality of living. While releasing pressure in muscles is one of the more common reasons people partake in massage therapy, one of the benefits that you’ll see from massage therapy will be a boosted immune system…Read More
