Our bodies do wonderful things for us, but sometimes the body experiences pain that reduces some of these joys in life. There are many common reasons for back pain, especially poor posture patterns and repetitive motions. Poor posture and continuous motions result in some weakened muscles and some tightened muscles. Commonly, people experience lower back…
Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which branches from your lower back through your hips and buttocks and down each leg. Typically, sciatica affects only one side of your body. It’s usually caused when a herniated disc or bone spur in the spine presses on the nerve. Sciatic…
Hi! My name is Taylor Bogacz and I’m the Licensed Massage Therapist at Lifestyle Chiropractic and Wellness. I work alongside Dr. Hoffman as well as treat my own clientele. Massage does amazing things for the body and mind. Not only can it help relax you, but it can also improve your quality of life in…
Given the past few months, there’s no doubt that health has been brought to the forefront of our collective consciousness. We are all more aware of how we feel, how we move and how we interact with the world around us. How have you felt during the quarantine phases — stressed, scared, or at peace…
Are you intimidated by the endless array of exercise equipment, machines, gadgets, cables and tools in the gym? You are not alone. While many of those prove very useful to just about everyone, the more advanced equipment requires assistance from a trained professional and often works by targeting very specific muscle groups, not full-body movements.…
One of the most common symptoms I discuss on daily basis is lower back pain. That’s not a surprise, considering lower back pain is the most common musculoskeletal ailment in the United States. Chiropractic adjustments and therapeutic exercise can certainly help relieve and treat lower back pain, but what a lot of people don’t know…
“I’m just not feeling like myself,” or “I feel like I can’t control my thoughts” – these are feelings shared by individuals who are likely suffering from anxiety. From mild to severe, the symptoms of anxiety interfere with daily life and everyday happiness. These symptoms can include sleep interference (difficulty falling/staying asleep), nausea, cold/sweaty hands,…
Operating a forklift is hard work, and it takes a toll on your body. I teamed up with the amazing Conger team to offer some tips to stay healthy as a forklift operator. If you or a loved one works in this field, it is definitely worth a read! Read the article here. As always,…
You’ve probably heard the phrase “keep your head up” or “keep your chin up,” meaning to maintain high spirits in the face of something difficult and to persevere. Well, guess what? It’s backed by science: maintaining erect posture (sitting up or standing straight, chin raised, shoulders back) actually helps your body respond to stress and…
Spring is here, and with it (eventually) comes freshly blossomed flowers, leafy trees and new green grass. This is what we have waited all winter for; the moment we can open our windows, hang sheets out to dry and plan our gardens for the upcoming season. However, those of us with allergies perceive all of…