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How to Improve Hip Mobility

Tight hips? Did you know that improving your hip mobility can lead to decreased back strain, decreased knee pain, and ability to perform daily tasks – like walking and stair climbing – easier? Here are 3 of our favorite exercises to increase hip mobility: Hip Opener 1. Begin with both knees on the ground, hips […]

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Strengthen Your Core with These Exercises

Core vs. Abs: Is there a difference? While it’s important to work your abs, your abdominal muscles are just a small part of the front of your body. However, your core is made up of over 20 muscles that are responsible for having better balance, better posture and can even reduce back pain! Strengthening your […]

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Push ups or bench press? Which exercises are best for my upper body?

The upper body is made up of many muscles: The Pectoralis Major (or “pecs”), which make up much of your chest The Deltoids, which are the muscles of the shoulder The Biceps and Triceps, which are located in your upper arms These are just three major muscles that are found in the upper body and […]

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Top 5 Exercises if you Sit at a Computer All Day

Working at a desk, computer, or just being sedentary throughout the day can cause our hips and shoulders to feel “stuck” or tight. It usually causes a level of discomfort, and in harsher cases, can even become painful. How do we fix it? If you can’t call it quits for the day, there are simple […]

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Sprained Ankle – Heat, or ice?

An explanation of when to use ice and when to use heat for an ankle sprain. Sprains can be tricky to navigate. Often occurring around ankles, knees, and wrists, even mild sprains can result in discomfort for days, and long term side-effects if not cared for properly. These injuries sometimes aren’t severe enough for a […]

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Break the Cycle: Get Out & Get Moving!

Working from home, working from a desk, sitting at home? It’s been pretty difficult to be active during these times when all we can do is stay at home! But did you know that even the most basic and simple of exercises can prevent chronic conditions, memory decline, and depression? A sedentary lifestyle has obvious […]

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Benefits of using the ArthoStim Instrument for Chiropractic Therapy

Chiropractic care is a great way to prevent injuries and maintain wellness – regular adjustments can help keep your body moving by relieving undue stress and pressure on the nervous system, as well has treat injuries that may be sport or trauma related. When we imagine a chiropractor giving us our adjustment, we may first […]

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Physical Therapy, Chiropractic Therapy, and Occupational Therapy: What are the differences?

Physical Therapy is a type of treatment specific to abnormal physical function – in this case, any injury, disease, disability, or any condition that impairs the body’s normal physical function is subject to physical therapy. The goal of this therapy is to focus on patients recover range of motion and decrease pain, usually after an […]

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4 Steps to Take After a Car Accident in Deerfield Beach, FL

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Car accidents happen all the time. The latest statistics from the State of Florida show that Broward County had over 41,000 car accidents in 2018. That’s more than 112 per day! If you’ve been in an auto […]

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