North Shore Physical Wellness

Check out our August newsletter on how you can better utilize Medicare benefits for chiropractic care...

Does Medicare cover Chiropractic services? Part B covers the manual manipulation, also called an adjustment, of the spine.  Medicare has no limit to the number of visits to a licensed chiropractor for this purpose.  

Check out our July newsletter...

3 Common Back Injuries in Golfers At NSPW we always believe in promoting a healthy and active lifestyle throughout all stages of life. In our years of practice we treat athletes of all levels. For many patients that partake in high intensity sports, regular chiropractic care is essential in order to keep the body at optimum perfor...

Check out our May newsletter on better recovery strategies to help your kids who play sports...

Recovery Strategies for Kid's Sports The world of pediatric sports is as demanding as it is rewarding. Young athletes face unique challenges of growth, development, and sports performance that require specialized recovery strategies. Parents and healthcare professionals must be mindful of the multifaceted recovery approach needed in th...

Check out our April newsletter on common shoulder injuries and how to identify the differences...

Common Shoulder Injuries

Check out our March newsletter on why living with back pain shouldn't just be accepted...

Back pain is normal...right?

If you play tennis, pickleball or paddle make sure to check out our February newsletter...

Tennis/Paddle/Pickleball Elbow If you’re a tennis / paddle / pickleball player and ever suffered from elbow pain, then you know how disruptive an elbow injury can be. It will not only prevent you from gripping your racquet or paddle, but it can make tasks such as opening a jar or a door downright excruciating.

Check out our January newsletter on how your spine can affect your overall health and posture...

What does your Spine say about you? Your spine is composed of 24 bones (vertebrae); 7 in the neck (cervical spine), 12 in the middle back (thoracic spine), 5 in the lower back (lumbar spine) and the base tailbone (sacrum). Your soft spinal cord is encased inside these 24 moveable hard vertebrae to protect it from injury. Your spinal c...

Check out our December newsletter on the Achilles tendon and how you can bounce back from injury...

The Achilles Tendon The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the body. It shares its name with the legendary Greek warrior, Achilles (known for his ferocity and strength).  This tendon is responsible for downward movement of the feet by connecting to the muscles of the lower leg.  By virtue of its s...

Check out our September newsletter on Pickleball and how to prevent injuries while playing...

Pickleball: How to Prevent Injuries and Play Safely Almost one in five adult Americans—roughly 48.3 million in total—have played pickleball in the last year according to the Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP). This represents a 35% increase over the year before.

Check out our August newsletter on the SI joint and how it can become problematic...

Sacroiliac Joint Pain and Dysfunction The SI joints are located between the iliac bones and the sacrum, connecting the spine to the hips. The two joints provide support and stability, and play a major role in absorbing impact when walking and lifting. From the back, the SI joints are located below the waist where two dimples are visible...

Check out our June Newsletter!

Best Exercises for Upper Back and Shoulders Your upper back and shoulders are some of the most important body parts. Your back is especially significant because back strength plays a key role in determining your posture. Poor posture also is linked to poor spine stabilization, which can lead to back pain and a host of other problems. This is...

Check out our April newsletter on kid's knee pain and Osgood-Schlatter disease!

One reason your Child might complain of Knee Pain... One of the most common causes of knee pain in kids is the condition known as Osgood-Schlatter.  The most common symptom is pain located at the front of the knee that is made worse with running, jumping, and climbing or descending stairs. There is usually no specific injury or event that is identi...

Check out this month's newsletter on when your low back is most susceptible to injury...

High Risk Moments for your Low Back When it comes to your lower back and injury risk, there are two critical times when you need to be especially careful. One is first thing in the morning. Your back is actually swollen at that time. You are substantially taller, and the discs have extra fluid in them. A careless forward bend or twis...

Check out our January newsletter on how proper hydration can help prevent chronic disease and early aging...

Poor hydration may be linked to early aging and chronic disease Adults who aren't sufficiently hydrated may age faster, face a higher risk of chronic diseases and be more likely to die younger than those who stay well-hydrated, according to a new study from the National Institutes of Health.

Check out our December newsletter on how to avoid holiday injuries!

Holiday Injuries: Take the Pain out of Decorating The holiday season is among us, bringing joy and happiness. It also brings a holiday spirit to decorate our homes and trees and placing lights across the roof, windows, doors, and walls. However, it also puts us at a higher risk of holiday injuries. In fact, the most commonly reported decorating in...

Check out our October newsletter on how to eliminate tension headaches with chiropractic care...

Don't feel like a ZOMBIE...eliminate that tension headache! You wake up certain mornings and feel like you have a rubber band wrapped tightly around your head. This is the classic sign you have a tension-type headache…and that’s going to affect your day. Rather than accepting headaches as something you can’t control, consider making an appointment with...

Check out our September newsletter on Trigger points and how they can cause pain...

Trigger Points and Pain

Check out our August newsletter on Carpal Tunnel!

The Facts about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Some people might think that carpal tunnel syndrome is a new condition of the information technology age, born from long hours of computer keyboarding.  However, people in every walk of life and as far back as the turn of the 20th century have had to deal with the discomfort and pain which comes w...

Check out our June newsletter on why your Core matters...
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Check out our May newsletter on Acupuncture and how it can help musculoskeletal pain...

Acupuncture and Musculoskeletal Pain For millions of people around the world who live with pain, acupuncture is no longer an exotic curiosity. Acupuncture has become increasingly accepted and can provide excellent results as an alternative treatment to drugs and surgery. Acupuncture can work very well for acute or chronic pain in the m...

Check out our April Newsletter on Sciatica!

Sciatica Demystified

Check out our March newsletter on Rotator Cuff injuries...

How Chiropractic Can Help Rotator Cuff Injuries... One of the most common causes of shoulder pain is due to injury to the rotator cuff.  Your rotator cuff is comprised of a group of four muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint, providing the shoulder with both stability and movement. The tendons from these muscles merge into a single r...

In need of a massage? Check out our discounted February massage special...

$50 February Massage Special Make sure to take advantage of our Massage special sometime during the month of February.  A one hour session is heavily discounted during this month only with our very skilled and experienced massage therapists.  Get one for yourself and even get one for your Valentine as a gift.   Valid 2/1/22...

Can your iphone tell you when you need to come see us? We address that question and more in our December newsletter. Click on the link below to check it out!

Can your iphone indicate when to see a Chiropractor? The new Mobility Metrics feature that Apple added in iOS 14 offers important insights into your health and fitness. Using its built-in sensors and some extremely smart software, the iPhone in your hip pocket captures data and analyzes how you walk at all times. Then, the Health app serves up key mea...

Get the most out of your health insurance!

Year End Benefits Going to Waste? A friendly reminder to those of you who have met your health insurance deductible for 2021 or have flexible spending accounts which expire on January 1st…Don’t let your benefits go to waste!   If you have been putting off care for your physical wellness needs, these next two months is your l...

Check out our September newsletter on Muscle Activation...

Are you Activated? You should be exploding. Movement in the human body happens from the inside out – starting with the core. But as stress and tension accumulate over time, key muscles can “switch off” and stop doing their work. Your body will compensate, using stronger muscles to do the work of weak or non-fun...

Check out our August newsletter on musculoskeletal injuries in Kids...

Musculoskeletal Injuries in Children Physical activity is extremely important for everyone, but especially for kids. A well-designed exercise program enhances their physical and intellectual development. Competitive sports are often a child's first introduction to programmed exercise, and in the past decade, there has been an increase...

Check out our practice's July newsletter on Knee Pain!

What Causes Knee Pain?

Check out our May newsletter on Barometric pressure and how it can cause pain in your body...

Barometric Pressure and Pain The spring brings many temperature and forecast changes to the Midwest.  One day it might be 70 degrees and sunny, the next day there is a frost advisory.  However, research says you should believe your grandmother, friend or co-worker when they tell you it’s going to rain—even if it’s simp...

Do you suffer from seasonal allergies? Check out our April newsletter for help...

Help stop Seasonal Allergies before they start!