When the Weather Gets Cold, Don’t Forget to Warm Up!

Abbie SawyerYour Best Life

Colder weather means changes to how we exercise It can be hard to motivate yourself to get outside for a run or bike ride when the temperature drops and the shorter daylight hours compress our schedules. But did you know there are also changes in your body that affect your ability to exercise? For many people with arthritis or other …

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Benefits of seeing a PT and/or chiropractor before 2020 ends

Abbie SawyerYour Best Life

The benefits of seeing a PT and/or chiropractor before the end of the year 2020 has been a hard year, and many are excited about it finally coming to an end. When it comes to your insurance, the end of the year means the resetting of your health insurance deductible (the amount you pay for health care costs before your …

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Rehabilitating after COVID-19

Abbie SawyerThe Research, Your Best Life

COVID-19’s lingering symptoms As we learn more about COVID-19 and how it affects the body, researchers have discovered that some symptoms may persist even after an infected individual is no longer contagious. Professionals at Michigan Medicine at the University of Michigan who are assisting with the recovery of COVID-19 patients have recently reported that patients are facing neurological, cognitive, and …

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How to Rake Leaves Safely and Pain Free 

Abbie SawyerYour Best Life

Lots of beautiful leaves falling in your yard calls for more yard work–especially raking! Unfortunately, if you use improper form, raking leaves can leave you with sore shoulders, low back pain, aching knees, muscle strains, and other pains associated with poor raking mechanics.  To help you prepare before tackling that leaf pile, here are five tips to help keep you …

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Dr. Ryan Hartley Joins Capital Chiropractic

Abbie SawyerClinic News

We are excited to announce that Dr. Ryan Hartley, a chiropractic physician, has joined the team at Capital Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center. He will begin seeing patients on November 9. About Dr. Ryan Hartley Dr. Hartley received his undergraduate degrees from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in Exercise Science and Biomechanics. He went on to graduate with honors from …

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Chiropractic Care and Physical Therapy for Chronic Pain

Abbie SawyerThe Research, Your Best Life

October is National Chiropractic and Physical Therapy Month. It’s fitting that these treatment therapies share an awareness month because they work hand in hand when it comes to treating many musculoskeletal conditions, including chronic pain. What is chronic pain? Chronic pain is prevalent, especially in the US, affecting nearly one-third of the population (1). Not all pain is considered chronic …

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When should I see a chiropractor?

Abbie SawyerYour Best Life

Chiropractic care is not just for back pain. And it isn’t just about “cracking” backs. Evidence-based chiropractors bring a depth of knowledge and skill to help with a wide range of ailments and at much less cost and disruption than other treatments, like surgery. “After all, chiropractors—health care professionals who specialize in musculoskeletal system and nervous system disorders—heal everything from …

Lazy summer or deconditioning?

Abbie SawyerYour Best Life

Lazy or Deconditioning? The seasons are changing, the gym is closed, and you’ve been relaxing–enjoying the lazy, hazy days of summer. Taking a day off here and there is no problem. But if you’ve been consistently missing your regular run, bike ride, or gym session and notice some aches and pains showing up, you might have the beginnings of deconditioning. …