Posts by Thompson Family Chiropractic
How chiropractors can help sports concussions
How chiropractors can help sports concussions In the U.S., there are a minimum of 300,000 sport-related concussions per year. If your child is in contact sports, there’s a risk of the contact ending up in a concussion. In fact research suggests that the number of documented cases of concussions among children is on the rise, and is…
Read MoreStrong Core, Low Score
Strong Core, Low Score If your golf instructor claims, “It’s all in the hips”, he may be overlooking something. According to scientists in Portugal, your abs play a big role in powering your golf swing. They found that three key areas of your core, including abs and obliques, frie during your backswing and downswing. Power…
Read MoreHappy Camping
Happy Camping Here we are. The year is more than half over and everyone is asking, “How can it be July already?”’ The month is usually vacation time. After driving to your camp spot, getting all set up, you’re ready for relaxation and you hear “buzz.” The pesky mosquito has found you. What we are…
Read MoreHold The Plastic
Hold The Plastic You’ve heard the old saying, “don’t microwave food in plastics”. But that may not be the worst of it. Public health officials recently sounded the alarm in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, saying that the 6,000 plus chemicals in plastic wraps, cap and carton linings, synthetic containers- virtually any packaging,…
Read MoreChiropractic Can Solve Spinal Issues and More
Chiropractic Can Solve Spinal Issues and More By Dr. Thompson The spine is an integral, key structure in the body. In fact, it is one of the first recognizable structures in the developing embryo, and the nerves that branch out from it help the embryo to develop properly. This core structure also controls and coordinates…
Read MoreBabies and Chiropractic
Babies and Chiropractic By Dr. Thompson What do you do if you are a new parent and you can’t get your newborn to stop screaming?. You’ve tried it all, walking the floor, feeding, the rocking chair, and nothing helps. So many times chiropractic is “the last resort” and once parents see the change in their…
Read MoreTenth Anniversary Celebration!
Tenth Anniversary Celebration! Next month we will be celebrating our 10 year ANNIVERSARY! We have watched Herriman grow from a small unknown hamlet to a progressive, full of life city in the time we have been here. We’re proud to be part of the growth It has been such a pleasure to serve the people of…
Read MoreTesting for Chiropractic, Part 1
Testing for Chiropractic, Part 1 By Dr. Wade Thompson The Head Turn Test Try turning your head as far as you can to the left and to the right. The first thing that you want to look for is whether either one of these motions are painful. The second thing is if one side or…
Read MoreChiropractic Care, Part 2
Chiropractic Care, Part 2 By Dr. Wade Thompson Do You Have Decreased Energy? Low energy can be an indication that there is a problem going on in the body. Poor diet, poor sleeping habits, even dehydration can be the causes of low energy levels. Another common reason is improper mechanics in the joints of the…
Read MoreThe Power of You
The Power of You YES!! POMPOSITY – CAN DO – ABSOLUTELY A quiet revolution is gaining momentum in spine science. The biopsychosocial model is challenging the simplistic biomedical model. What this means is it is becoming more apparent that a patients unique biologic and physiological circumstance enters into the healing process. The power of suggestion…
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