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Staying on top of your wellness routine doesn’t have to stop at work. It’s a sad fact of reality that not every workplace is set up with ergonomic furniture, not to mention an area where you can engage in your yoga practice or mid-day stretch routine. But, that’s okay, because Community Chiropractic & Acupuncture of Park Slope has your back, your neck, and any other area of your body that aches from your daily routine. Set Up Your Desk for Success Make sure that your desk is properly situated, with your…

If you haven’t fully utilized your health care insurance plan, if you do not use this month to cash in, your deductibles can reset and any visit or consultation allowances will also reset — usually without rolling over. One good thing about insurance is that many providers will cover chiropractic treatment — so what are you waiting for? Getting an end-of-the-year chiropractic adjustment can bring you a variety of benefits, including: Drug-Free Pain Relief Increased Flexibility Boost in Brain Functionality Restful Sleep Improved Immune System Improved Digestion Sinus Congestion Relief…

Chances are if you engaged in all the Black Friday festivities, you probably put your body through more than a little wear and tear. In order to unlock the 20-60% savings this popular day brings one has to sacrifice the body and the focus the mind at the task at hand. After all is said and done, you have to have a recovery plan for your Black Friday run if you plan to hit work on Monday 100%. Below, Community Chiropractic & Acupuncture of Park Slope goes over a ways to…

One of the most common reasons people seek acupuncture is for the treatment of stress and anxiety. The Anxiety and Depression Association of America asserts that over 40 million people in the United States alone live with some level of anxiety. Think of anxiety as your body’s natural response when it deems you to be unsafe, putting you into a heightened, fight-or-flight state. Acupuncture is believed by many to help modulate your emotional response when you’re feeling stressed and anxious, whether it comes from your work life or your social…

When we’re in pain, our discomfort can be the result of an isolated injury, or it can be the result of everyday wear and tear, not to mention overuse. Many of us work demanding schedules to sustain our lifestyles, which often have us sitting at desks or standing on our feet for long periods of time. Even going to work in the morning, we’re sitting in an often hunched and uncomfortable position that puts a ton of pressure on our bodies. It’s a sad reality that many of our employers…

You may have heard of a friend raving about their essential oil collection, with names like lavender, tea tree, peppermint, and rosemary getting thrown around. Maybe you’re curious about seeing what all the fuss about but you don’t know where to start. Below, Community Chiropractic & Acupuncture of Park Slope gives a little more information to our patients and readership about essential oils. The Healing Properties of Essential Oils Essential oils are extracted from seeds and plants and have been used since ancient times. Essential oils have been shown to improve…

In observance of Veteran’s Day, Community Chiropractic & Acupuncture of Park Slope would like to go over a few ways that chiropractic treatments help veterans in particular. Our veterans happen to be some of our patients who stand to gain the most health benefits from our all-natural, drug-free treatments. Better Range of Motion You’ll start to feel better and move around better, pretty much after your first visit with us! Chiropractic adjustments have been shown to loosen and treat muscle tightness, not to mention increase flexibility and range of motion. Improved…

The term “Self-Care” gets thrown around a lot in this day and age as we all become a little better at knowing how to take care of ourselves in the moments we especially need it. But, the truth is, one can simply and effectively practice self-care on a daily basis, instead of saving it for a one-day couch-surfing endeavor. You can actually be quite productive on a day you designate for self-care. Below, Community Chiropractic & Acupuncture of Park Slope goes over a few ways to practice self-care the right way.…

Those who have never undergone an acupuncture session might be curious about how the process works. Community Chiropractic & Acupuncture of Park Slope enjoys providing educational materials and articles to our patients in addition to our chiropractic and acupuncture services. Below, we go over in a little more detail the acupuncture first visit. We’ll Go Over Your Health Record We’ll consult with you first and figure out if anything has been bothering you. We’ll give you a targeted acupuncture treatment program that suits your individual needs. We’ll also ask you if…

Chiropractors have the special ability and knowledge to realign bones and muscles in the body,  a process that helps improve the functionality of your body, not to mention reduce pain in multiple areas of the body, including the neck, jaw, head, spine, back, and more. A chiropractor can even help realign the bones of the neck through tried and true techniques in order to improve problems that occur with the jaw joint, including help relieve symptoms associated with TMJ. More on TMJ TMD (temporomandibular dysfunction) affects the temporomandibular joint (also…