Health tips from the window

As more and more of us spend significantly more amounts of time staring at computer screens as well as our smartphone screens, more and more people will suffer from what some people refer to as “tech neck,” but, also (for our intent and purpose) “text neck.” First, text and tech neck are generally caused by…

Even though December and January are a couple of the least common birth months, it’s worth talking about the benefits chiropractic care has to offer pregnant women anyways.Chiropractic Care, It’s Great for Expecting MomsIf you’re a Mom to be out there, taking care of your body is of primary importance during pregnancy. Chiropractic care can…

For some strange reason chiropractic care is somewhat synonymous for treating those who experience injury. Chiropractic care is also attributed to those who are more advanced in age, but, in reality, chiropractic care can benefit patients of all ages. Barton Chiropractic Clinic is your family-friendly chiropractor in Homewood, IL and we help patients ranging in…

Even thought Chiropractic has been around since 1895, we are still only scratching the surface as far as identifying its countless benefits to human health, wellness, and optimization. Gallup poll after Gallup poll continues to find a majority of Americans believe chiropractic care helps effectively treat neck and back pain, not to mention controlled trial after…

At Barton Chiropractic Clinic we like to take the time during the holidays to recommend some gift ideas that are friendly for your back, neck, and spine — these are problem areas for a lot of people, our diverse patient base included. Help Friends and Family Roll their Way into Wellness Read on for one…

Fibromyalgia happens to be one of the most common chronic pain conditions in the United States. The American College of Rheumatology asserts that about 1 out of 50 Americans live with fibromyalgia on a daily basis. Fibromyalgia is characterized by pain felt in the body (throughout the body) that ends up creating areas that are…

As millions of people head out in droves today to get some serious savings in, shrewd shoppers everywhere should take some time to take care of their bodies. A good way to perform a little bit of maintenance and remedy the everyday wear and tear we put on ourselves through work, activities, and even strenuous…

Chronic pain can cause a person to suffer from multiple problems that exist beyond the actual pain aspect. Chronic pain can cause anxiety and make a person feel like they’re losing control of their body — which is the ultimate humbling experience.  Living with chronic pain is no easy task, but learning a few coping…

The back can become injured in a variety of ways and it can happen even when we’re doing the most innocuous activities. However, there are certain types of back injuries that we see a lot of at Barton Chiropractic Clinic.  We specialize in drug-free treatments which help our patients recover from injury and enjoy a…

We all know that school is in. As we move from Fall to Winter, and as we head into Spring and roll into Summer, it’s important to keep your child’s wellbeing in mind at all times, no matter the season. Setting your child up for success in the classroom involves studying, proper nutrition, implementing a…

History: Pain is not new, but the term fibromyalgia is. In 1975, Canadian Rheumatologists Moldofsky & Smythe discovered that sleep deprivation in healthy subjects produced fibromyalgia-like symptoms. Sleep deficiencies resulted in: Oxygen deficit Growth hormone changes Deconditioning Many people are misdiagnosed with fibromyalgia. In order to have Fibromyalgia you must exhibit: Widespread pain in 11…