Mid Back Pain
Dr Cardinal2021-03-06T16:47:47-08:00Although not as common as low back pain, mid back pain can still be as debilitating. Mid back pain is typically described as pain between the shoulder blades. Pain in this area can make it
Do Children Need Chiropractic?
Dr Cardinal2020-12-29T14:25:05-08:00I am often met with surprise when I tell current patients that I also adjust children. They are surprised that children also need chiropractic. But children, including babies, have spines too. If you think about
TMJ Dysfunction
Dr Cardinal2020-10-23T11:27:25-07:00The temporal mandibular joint (TMJ) connects your jawbone to your skull. TMJ pain and dysfunction is very common. Signs and symptoms of TMJ dysfunction may include: Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash Pain
Plantar Fasciitis
Dr Cardinal2020-10-23T11:28:58-07:00Thanks to Jan Romero for sharing their work on Unsplash. Plantar fasciitis is when the fascia on the bottom of your feet become inflamed, tight, and painful. Often times people will notice symptoms
Successful Weight Loss
Dr Cardinal2020-09-07T16:35:05-07:00Our bodies are designed to gain weight. And the North American diet doesn’t make things easier. Weight loss is not natural to the human body. If you look at humans ancestrally, we did not know
Obesity: Risk Factor for COVID-19
Dr Cardinal2020-09-07T16:26:20-07:00The global medical community has never been more vocal than during this pandemic caused by COVID-19. The opinions on this new virus’s origin, the gravity of its impact, its potential consequences, and the best courses
Scoliosis Awareness Month
Dr Cardinal2020-09-07T16:26:39-07:00Even in a pandemic, the ‘watch and wait’ approach to scoliosis is not advised. In these challenging times, it can be easy to forget to keep a complete check on our health. Sure, we are
The Role of Anti-inflammatory Foods
Dr Cardinal2020-09-07T16:27:02-07:00The foods you eat can cause an inflammatory responses that causes or worsens bodily pain and other inflammatory symptoms. Adding anti-inflammatory foods to your diet could improve sensations of pain, mobility, and comfort. Inflammation is
Stress Eating
Dr Cardinal2020-09-07T16:27:24-07:00Food is often a source of comfort for many of us when we are stressed. Our brains are hard-wired to appreciate the flavors of sweet and salt. Sugar will stimulate the reward centers in our
Sleep
Dr Cardinal2020-09-07T16:27:44-07:00Anyone who has had a poor night’s sleep can tell you how it impacts their productivity the next day. Feeling sluggish, dull, and not at one’s best are all hallmarks of a lack of sleep.