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During the winter months, it might seem pretty much impossible to do much of anything but Netflix and couch surf, however, there are still plenty of opportunities to go outdoors and get some fresh air, which is good for your health and wellness in more ways than one. Instead of exercising in stuffy gyms like everybody else, follow the tips below to take your exercise outdoors, even during the frostier months. Go Skiing Skiing is a great way to engage your core and get in touch with mother nature. Whether…

As 2020 gets underway, it’s a good idea to take a closer look at what you were able to accomplish health and wellness-wise in order to plan a proper protocol for February. As January concludes, now is the perfect time to do a wellness check-in with yourself. How Are You Feeling? If you’ve made some changes as far as diet, exercise, and your recovery plan go, you should be starting to feel some of the benefits that come along with making healthier choices. You might notice that your mood/outlook has…

Sciatica is a common problem that occurs when a person has herniated or bulging discs. Sciatica is characterized by pain that generally stems from compressed sciatic nerves. Pain related to sciatica will usually begin in the lower back and end up traveling down one or both legs. Sciatica can cause pain, anxiety, cause breathing difficulties and even induce panic attack-like symptoms. Chiropractic treatment is a drug-free alternative available to patients who wish to explore all-natural remedies geared toward treating the root of the problem instead of just treating the symptoms.…

Staying active over a holiday weekend might seem like a daunting task, but you can effectively get your relaxation time in while doing a few active things over MLK Day weekend. Below, Community Chiropractic & Acupuncture of Park Slope goes over a few ways to get your fitness in this weekend. Yoga Class Take a rigorous yoga class this weekend to do your body and spine some good. Some yoga routines out there are bonafide strength training workouts, while others are more geared toward decompression and relaxation. Play a Pick-Up Game…

As many of us solidify our New Year’s resolutions, it’s important to take note of the fact that it’s our everyday behaviors that are either going to propel us to victory or stand in our way and hold us back. Below, Community Chiropractic & Acupuncture of Park Slope goes over a few negative habits that you should consider breaking this year to have a healthy and productive 2020. 1.) Self-Destructive Habits Smoking, drinking, and engaging in any sort of behavior that puts your health at risk should be at the top…

This year the chiropractic profession is set to enjoy its 125th year in practice. For those who are on the fence about whether or not to pursue the drug-free treatments of chiropractic, knowing that patients have been pursuing chiropractic as a viable treatment for pain, discomfort, joint problems, insomnia, and more for over a century might help them in making their decision. Back in the year 1895 chiropractic treatment was first applied as D.D. Palmer adjusted Harvey Lillard in Davenport, Iowa. People from all walks of life and of all…

New Year’s resolutions are probably something we’ve all pondered over at the beginning of the year, which is why Community Chiropractic & Acupuncture of Park Slope thought it would be a good idea to go over some of the top resolutions that people make at the beginning of the year. If anything on this list inspires you, be our guest! 1.) Fitness Many folks will be heading into the gym come January 1st. Instead of getting that gym membership (gyms are sure to be crowded this time of year), maybe take…

As another holiday season comes and goes, it’s important to take stock of your year around this time to see how you stacked up against your annual goals or objectives. Even if you didn’t create a list of New Year’s resolutions it’s likely you had ideas for ways you could push yourself to achieve more. Did your objectives have to do with your relationships? Did you vow to dedicate yourself to exercising more and eating more nutritionally? Maybe your goals had more to do with finances and career this year.…

In the spirit of the holiday season, Community Chiropractic & Acupuncture of Park Slope would like to go over a few healthy gift options to consider this year, instead of choosing the obligatory gift cards that get passed around by so many in lieu of more creative gift ideas. 1.) Fitness Passes Purchasing a gym membership or a few yoga classes for a friend or a loved one is a great gift idea that will keep on giving. 2.) Massage Chances are just about anyone who makes it through a stressful…

The holidays might represent family gatherings and present situations where we get to be around those who we cherish the most, but it’s also an undeniable fact that the holidays also represent stressful times for many of us.  Getting just the right gift, in some cases driving through heavy traffic across town, and working extra hours to afford the ideal holiday experience can create stress and anxiety for anyone. Below, Community Chiropractic & Acupuncture of Park Slope goes over a few ways to reduce or avoid stress and anxiety altogether this…