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Most Common Sports Injuries

By OConnor | October 8, 2019 |

There are certain types of injuries that occur more commonly than others when it comes to athletics. A twisted ankle, for instance, is more common than a cracked tooth, for instance — but both are completely possible the moment you step out on the field or on the court. Below, O’Connor Family Wellness Chiropractic goes…

How to Stay Healthy in the Fall Season

By OConnor | October 7, 2019 |

Fall might be a tempting time of year to retreat indoors and maybe slack on our health and wellness routines. In lieu of binge-watching 5 seasons of your favorite TV show, it’s a far better idea to engage in activities, habits, and practices that get you better results health-wise. Below, O’Connor Family Wellness Chiropractic goes…

Exploring Chiropractic Throughout One’s Lifespan

By OConnor | October 1, 2019 |

Chiropractic treatment is not only suitable for all ages, but it’s also especially encouraged! Below, O’Connor Family Wellness gives examples of how chiropractic adjustments can benefit patients throughout all stages of life! Chiropractic for Infants/Toddlers Chiropractic treatments have been shown to decrease overall discomfort and promote healthy digestion and breathing in infants and toddlers. Chiropractic…

Tips to Get Rid of Neck and Back Pain

By OConnor | September 20, 2019 |

As we start to advance in age, we might start to feel a little more tension in our back and our neck do to the activities we engage in every day. It could be your work that’s putting the most wear and tear on your neck and back, or it could be that cage fighting…

When is it a Good Time to Visit the Chiropractor?

By OConnor | September 16, 2019 |

One common misconception about chiropractic treatments is that they’re only needed when one experienced a back injury. This idea couldn’t be further from the truth. As a matter of fact, there are a number of occasions when it is appropriate to seek chiropractic care. Below are a few instances where chiropractic treatments may come through…

End of Summer Wellness Checklist

By OConnor | September 4, 2019 |

As summer comes to a close, it’s important to take stock of how you’re doing and whether or not you’re adhering to your wellness plan for 2019. Below, O’Connor Family Wellness Chiropractic provides a checklist in order for you to see how you’ve stacked up to your summer wellness goals. 1.) How Active Were You?…

How to Warm Up Effectively

By OConnor | August 23, 2019 |

Many folks think that getting a good stretch in before rigorous activity or a workout is ideal, when, in fact, warming up is a far better option pre-workout. Saving the stretching for after your workout is ideal, while warming up will actually help improve your range of motion and get your body and muscles ready…

3 Ways to Relieve Back Pain

By OConnor | August 19, 2019 |

Back pain is something that is experienced by over 80% of adults in the world, which means that you, too, could fall victim to some sort of back pain or back problems. Below O’Connor Family Wellness Chiropractic goes over a few ways to relieve back pain in various shapes and forms. 1.) Practice Good Posture…

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How Chiropractic Helps MMA Fighters

By OConnor | August 14, 2019 |

Whether your practicing MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) for the conditioning or you’re practicing MMA competitively, it’s important to take care of your body along your path to learning the various disciplines of MMA, which usually entails Muay Thai, wrestling, grappling, and Jiu-Jitsu among other disciplines.  Chiropractic treatments are a great way to give your body…

Tips to Build Inner Happiness

By OConnor | August 10, 2019 |

For those of us who believe that true happiness comes from within, this means that achieving and living a happy life is essentially an inside job. Instead of focusing on large exterior forces that are basically out of our control, learning how to discipline and control ourselves is essential. Below are a few ways to…