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Meditation is a great idea, but for many of us it’s easier said than done. When it comes down to it, it’s pretty daunting to try to sit and turn your mind off for any extended amount of time. Sure, monks might do it for hours each day, but you don’t have that kind of time. Below are a few tips to get your meditation time in each day a…

There are certain sports out there that stand to put more pressure on your back than others. It’s also no surprise that repetitive motion is related to the pain we feel as we advance in age, and athletes know this pain particular well, which is why you might see a retired professional athlete have far more trouble getting around than they used to. For many of us, though, athletics are…

Physiotherapy has to do with the treatment of injury, disease, or even deformities by utilizing physical methods like massage, exercise, and heat treatments instead of using drugs or performing surgery. Physiotherapy is also useful for those who are undergoing recovery from back injuries sprain/strains, bone fractures, and muscle pulls. Physiotherapy also helps with injuries that come about from automobile accidents, work injuries or personal injuries that happen to your neck, back,…

As we engage with the summer months it might seem more difficult for us to remain active in our off time. Work makes it hard to stay true to our fitness obligations. The warmer summer months make it easier to write off that 5-mile run or that nature hike you’ve been meaning to go on. But, the truth is, it’s not as difficult as it seems to get your workouts…

Gluten-intolerance – sometimes referred to as non-celiac gluten sensitivity – is a disorder where an individual is unable to tolerate gluten and experiences symptoms similar to those with celiac disease, but they lack the same antibodies and intestinal damage as seen in celiac disease. If you have been suffering from unusual symptoms after ingesting gluten, it may be possible that you have non-celiac gluten sensitivity. Here are 3 signs you…

Inflammation is a process where the body responds, protecting us from infection (bacteria and viruses), injury, or trauma. Some diseases and chronic conditions (called autoimmune diseases) causes the body’s immune system to do damage to its own tissue. The body starts responding as though normal tissues are infected or abnormal. Inflammation has been linked to mental illness, diabetes, cancer, and dementia. Below are a few ways to reduce inflammation. But,…

Many injuries that occur in and out of work have to do with hauling around heavy objects and failing to demonstrate proper lifting technique. There are a few measures you can take to protect yourself in those instances where you have to carry heavy objects so you don’t end up getting an injury in or out of work. Below are a few ways to improve your lifting technique in order…

At Community Chiropractic & Acupuncture of Park Slope we like to remind our patients of the many health benefits chiropractic care stands to offer once explored. To put it simply, chiropractic adjustments aren’t just great for your back, neck, and spine — they’re also great for other areas of the body, like the joints and legs. Chiropractic adjustments have also been shown to improve the mind/body balance, helping you boost your…

At Community Chiropractic & Acupuncture of Park Slope we specialize in chiropractic care treatments as well as acupuncture — two classic, all-natural, drug-free solutions to pain, stress, injury, and a variety of additional health conditions that might be affecting you on a daily basis. Below we go over a few facts about acupuncture, which is a treatment many folks have many preceonceived notions about but have never experienced the treatment firsthand.…

Many people out there associate chiropractic care with patients who are more advanced in age or those who experience a back injury. However, the immense benefits of chiropractic care can be experienced by patients of all ages, especially children and teens. The truth is, being a kid is hard on your body! The expression “growing pains” exist for a reason. Kids also spend a lot of time in less-than-ergonomic chairs,…