Sikorsky Chiropractic & Fitness

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Reduce Sitting Time to Lower Blood Pressure: Discover how reducing sitting time can significantly lower blood pressure and improve overall health. Learn the key findings from a recent study

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A Guide to Hydration: How to Optimize Health and Performance Learn how proper hydration impacts your health and athletic performance. Discover the effects of dehydration on performance, and health

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A Day of Eating on a Protein-Based Diet: Meal Ideas and Nutritional Tips Discover a full day of eating on a protein-based diet, complete with meal ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Learn about the benefits protein.

Just a heads-up Dr. Sikorsky will be out of office Saturday the 31st. Have any questions or concerns please let us know.

Don't miss out on the chance to schedule an appointment with Dr. Sikorsky!
Due to being out of the office Wednesday, August 14 through Sunday, August 18th, it is imperative that you act fast and book your session as soon as possible by calling us at (847) 694-0464 or scheduling online at

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As many of you know, school is about to start, and Sikorsky chiropractic clinic wants to wish everyone a happy and safe school year 😊📚

Dr.Sikorsky will be out office for a couple days in August, if you have any questions, please call us at 847-694-0464 or schedule online at https://drstevesikorsky.com/ ☺️

Just reminder that the office will be closed Thursday through Saturday, but we will be back on Monday!

Did you know that July is National Ice Cream Month? Get out there and get yourself some ice cream 😋🍨

Wishing everyone a Happy 4th of July! Have fun and be safe!🙂

Since we do begin a new month next week, these are the days Dr.Sikorsky will be out of office. If you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call.

Just a remind that Father's Day is this weekend, a big thank you to all the fathers for everything you do for your families! ☺️

Did you know that every first Sunday of every month is National Ride a bike day! Just simply get on your bike and ride, it can either be a short or long ride! 🚴‍♂️

Just a heads up we will be open on Memorial Day but just a half day! If you have questions, please let us know @ 847-695-0464 or email @ [email protected].

The Impact of Muscle Health on Brain Function in Older Adults In the realm of senior health, the state of our muscles may significantly influence our brain's health, as recent research suggests. Consider this: in individuals over 65 with hip fractures, those experiencing cognitive impairments exhibited lower muscle density, particularly in specific hip muscles, compared to their cognitively intact counterparts....

Muscle density, but not size, is independently associated with cognitive health in older adults with hip fractures. - Dr. Steve Sikorsky The Impact of Muscle Health on Brain Function in Older Adults In the realm of senior health, the state of our muscles may significantly influence our brain's health, as recent research suggests. Consider this: in individuals over 65 with hip fractures, those experiencing cognitive impairments exhibi...

How does the brain function relate to posture? Is there a correlation between posture and brain function (cognition)? Chiropractic helps improve posture and keep the spine healthy. In this study in nature the research tried to link forward head posture and brain function. Foward head posture happens in the sagittal plane. There are three cardinal planes: Frontal: The frontal plane divides the body into front and back halves as it passes side to side (shoulder to shoulder)....

Is the brain function and posture related? - Dr. Steve Sikorsky Is there a correlation between posture and brain function (cognition)? Chiropractic helps improve posture and keep the spine healthy. In this study in nature the research tried to link forward head posture and brain function. Foward head posture happens in the sagittal plane. There are three cardina...

Fish oil is renowned for its numerous health benefits, primarily attributed to its rich content of omega-3 fatty acids, specifically EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). These essential fatty acids play crucial roles in promoting cardiovascular health by reducing triglyceride levels, lowering blood pressure, and decreasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. Consuming higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA) has been shown to have a protective role against cardiovascular disease (CVD), but the role of EPA/DHA in modifying CVD risk associated with a family history of CVD is unknown. ...

#Low omega-3 intake interacts with a family history to increase Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) risk - Dr. Steve Sikorsky Fish oil is renowned for its numerous health benefits, primarily attributed to its rich content of omega-3 fatty acids, specifically EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). These essential fatty acids play crucial roles in promoting cardiovascular health by reducing triglyceride....

While it's evident that the primary role of muscles is movement, their significance extends far beyond that. Our muscles play a pivotal role in metabolism, the intricate process through which our bodies convert the food and beverages we consume into energy. During this process, calories are combined with oxygen to produce the energy essential for bodily functions. Muscle holds a substantial role in glucose (sugar) metabolism, with a staggering 75-80% of our glucose storage capacity residing within skeletal muscle....

What are the two functions of Muscles? - Dr. Steve Sikorsky While it's evident that the primary role of muscles is movement, their significance extends far beyond that. Our muscles play a pivotal role in metabolism, the intricate process through which our bodies convert the food and beverages we consume into energy. During this process, calories are combined...

Are you living alone? If you were to fall, would you be able to get back up? The following videos will demonstrate techniques to help you regain your footing if you fall and find yourself without assistance. Getting up off the floor can be done using a practical approach. If you lived through the '80s and '90s, you might recall those medical alert commercials featuring an elderly woman who calls for assistance because she's unable to get up after a fall....

I’ve Fallen and I CAN Get Up - Dr. Steve Sikorsky Getting up off the floor is crucial for senior citizens as it helps maintain their independence, mobility, and overall quality of life.

Three-Month Position series: Part 4

Part 4 of the Three-Month Position series Three-Month Position series: Part 4: The Three-Month position is a great exercise to increase strength in the core and improve function of the lumbar spine.

Goodmorning and Happy Saturday! Just letting you guys know that we add another day that Dr Sikorsky will not be in the office! If we have any questions or concerns, please us know 😊

The Three Month Position : Part 3

The Three Month Position : Part 3 - Dr. Steve Sikorsky Part 3 of the Three-Month Position series. The Three-Month position is a great exercise to increase strength and improve function of the lumbar spine.

Happy 1st of the month, here are the days Dr. Sikorsky will be out of the office!

The Three-Month Position: Part 2

The Three-Month Position: Part 2 Part 2 of the Three-Month Position series. The Three-Month position is a great exercise to increase strength and improve function of the lumbar spine.

The Three Month Position: Part One

The Three Month Position: Part One - Dr. Steve Sikorsky #

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Significant portion of the population may have inadequate magnesium intake. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a substantial percentage of Americans do not meet the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for magnesium intake. This suggests that a considerable number of individuals in the United States may be at risk of magnesium deficiency or insufficiency....

Magnesium - Dr. Steve Sikorsky Significant portion of the population may have inadequate magnesium intake. According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a substantial percentage of Americans do not meet the Recommended Dietary Allowan...

by Craig Liebenson Over the last 50 years modern life has become primarily sedentary. Physical inactivity causes as much mortality as does smoking. With only 15% of our population meeting the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Physical Activity Guidelines (PAGs), addressing the inactivity crisis has become a major public health issue. Physical inactivity has many drivers - increased motorized transportation, prolonged static work postures and lack of green spaces as examples....

Every Move Counts: Overcoming the Inactivity Crisis - Dr. Steve Sikorsky Every Move Counts: Overcoming the Inactivity Crisis. Over the last 50 years modern life has become primarily sedentary. Physical inactivity causes as much mortality as does smoking.

Movement is Medicine. Here's a good article from zerohedge.com Lifestyle and habits can have a big effect on our health - and our life expectancy. A recently released study that followed U.S. veterans of the age group 40 to 99 between the years 2011 and 2019 is attempting to show just how much. As Statista's Katharina Buchholz details below, according to mortality trends collected among 719,147 veterans and lifestyle factors assessed among 276,132, …...

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Which Lifestyle Changes Can Make You Live Longer? - Dr. Steve Sikorsky Lifestyle and habits can have a big effect on our health and our life expectancy. Being physically active can help you live longer.