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…
There is no doubt that given the current climate, stress levels are running high. We are all dealing with a revolving door of changes in response to COVID-19, whether it be with school, work, or the lack thereof. Stress only worsens the matter because it truly can negatively impact all aspects of life, including the…
If I were to ask every man that walks into our practice today what he washes his face with I am almost certain most, if not all, would look very confused and then would say something like “water” or “body wash” or they would say “I don’t really wash my face.” For this reason I…
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…
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, stress is surely running high. We all are adapting to our new day-to-day routines. Whether that involves working on the front lines clad in new PPE gear, working from home while raising and teaching children, or living in isolation, all of these situations involve higher levels of stress.…
In this unprecedented time, it is easy to focus on what we can’t do versus what we can. Practicing social distancing and quarantining higher risk populations are the first steps in staying healthy, but there is a multitude of wellness activities we can all implement. HYGEINE helps prevent the spread of the coronavirus and other…
Meditation can be intimidating largely because there is confusion regarding what meditation really is. A more accurate question to start with is actually what meditation isn’t. There really are not strict limits on the practice of meditation and it certainly isn’t limited to sitting cross-legged on the floor, perfectly at peace. However, if that is…
Happy New Year! The kids are back in school after break, life has resumed post-holiday and we are all back to our normal routines. Except… maybe not. Maybe you’re having a hard time adjusting back to your real schedule of morning chaos and trying to make healthy, balanced choices that don’t take more than a…