Health tips from the window

Today Barton Chiropractic Clinic would like to speak from the heart — your heart! Did you know that 1 in 3 people live with some form or another of cardiovascular disease? It’s actually the leading cause of death in men in America. It’s now more important than ever to pay attention to what is going…

Nerves are important message carriers that transmit from your brain and your spinal cord. When you have a pinched nerve, this means that this communication system has been damaged and that minor or severe problems can come as a result. Nerve compression can be the result of repetitive motion, or even from inflammation. Below are…

If you work at a place that has you sitting for long periods of time, your posture may be in jeopardy. But, the truth is, everyday activities like driving, lifting weights and heavy objects, even exercises themselves can cause your posture to be out of whack. Below are a few quick and easy tips to…

It’s doesn’t matter if you’re an ultra marathon runner or a server at a restaurant, choosing the right shoe is paramount to your back and your joint health. There are certain qualities that you should look for in a shoe. You’ll want to consider what you’ll be doing in the shoe. For instance, if you’ll…

Chiropractic has gotten the unfortunate stigma of only being useful to those who experience injury. This is simply NOT TRUE! Instead, think of chiropractic care as a way to prevent injuries down the road in addition to treating injuries that pop up suddenly and unexpectedly. Below are a few reasons why chiropractic care is great…

The Piriformis is one of your smaller muscles which is located deep in the buttocks — right behind the gluteus maximus. Your Piriformis runs from the lower spine to the upper femur in a diagonal fashion. Your sciatic nerve runs underneath (or through) the muscle. The piriformis muscle helps the hip rotate, turning the leg…

Have you ever heard that expression “you’re only as healthy as your spine?” No matter which way you slice it, spine health has a big impact on your overall health. Below are a few ways to boost your spine health to make it a happy and healthy 2019. Get Adjusted The human nervous system is made…

People might not think of golf first when they think of sports or activities that are hard on your body, but the repetitive motions of swinging a golf club alone can do some serious wear and tear to your back, neck, and spine. Unless you have a caddy every time you golf, you’re likely carrying…

At Barton Chiropractic Clinic we like to set our patients up for success when it comes to living happy, healthy lives. A big part of that involves patient education as well as setting goals that challenge our patients to reach peak wellness. Below are a few goals you can set for yourself to make sure…

Chiropractic has become an increasingly popular option for drug-free pain relief. It’s well-known that chiropractors can help with neck, back, spine, and leg pain, but we’re only scratching the surface in figuring out the multitude of health benefits that chiropractic brings to the table when it comes to your brain and even your heart. Chiropractic…

At Barton Chiropractic Clinic we see a lot of patients throughout the year who suffer from back pain that results from the daily wear and tear and everyday living puts us through. It doesn’t matter if you sit at a desk for 40 hours a week or spend your work week on your feet and…