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Pain makes you a pain in the ass!
Well, maybe not you, but it certainly makes me a giant pain in the ass.Two weeks ago, I injured myself rearranging the garage. It was a situation that I should have seen coming. I'd added an intro barre class and an additional Boot Camp to my regular workouts. On...
read moreNew Study Demonstrates Eating Fats Makes You Live Longer
Notes from ProActive Chiropractic: Eat fats at every meal, especially the ones shown in the photo. No, not all fats are created equal so fried foods, trans fats/processed foods, and high fat/high sugar foods (think ice cream) should be avoided. Next time you're...
read moreAnother Research Study Endorses Manipulation
For the second time in as many months, a prominent medical journal has endorsed spinal manipulation for the management of low back pain. (1) On April 11th 2017, JAMA published a systematic review of 26 randomized clinical trials to evaluate the safety and...
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Chiropractic Care for Refugees in Rwanda
This fall I was in Rwanda for Proactive Chiropractic’s seventh international chiropractic volunteer trip. The amazing clinical staff at the UN’s Kiziba Refugee camp were incredibly welcoming and curious, as were the many patients I treated. The health care providers...
read moreHow Safe is Chiropractic?
This morning I had a patient ask me about the media coverage regarding the cause of death of model Katie May in February. This is a terrible story and we share our condolences with the family and friends but should be put into perspective. Below is a statement from...
read moreSan Francisco Sports Chiropractor Interviewed for His Work with The 2016 Olympic Trials
It was an honor to work with the Olympic Athletes and medical staff at the 2016 Olympic Trials. It was also incredible being interviewed by TonyRobbins.com about the experience. Please click on the image below to read the full interview and get behind the...
read moreSan Francisco Sports Chiropractor Works with Olympic Runners
Gold Medalists, Horrible Food, and Dorm Mattresses I had the honor of traveling to work the Olympic Trials for US Track and Field this week. My first patient was a previous gold medalist. The caliber of these athletes was incredible. The focus, determination, and...
read moreAdjusting to Stress Might Be Easier Than You Think!
A recent study showed that chiropractic adjustments can significantly reduce the way our brains perceive stress. In an MRI, a brain subjected to stress lights up like a Christmas tree. Remarkably, after just a single adjustment, the same stress application barely lit...
read moreMagic In Mexico!
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of traveling to Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico with a very talented group of chiropractors. Most of us had never met before, but one thing was for certain...we knew everyone was there to make a difference in a community that...
read moreMake Your Kid a Pro, On and Off the Field.
Chiropractic is a natural form of health care beneficial for all ages. Yes, that’s right, ALL ages! An evaluation can be performed just minutes after a baby is born, and gentle, non-force adjustments can be delivered shorty after that. These adjustments can play a...
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