Plantar fasciitis is pain in the heel that is a result of gradual degeneration of the plantar fascia due to repetitive motions or sudden trauma to the area. Often this pain is worse in the morning or prior to warming up the foot. Many athletes struggle with plantar fasciitis because the pain tends to less...Read More
Did you know that there are 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments in each foot! We think the feet are important to keep healthy and aligned so you can rock your athletic abilities. At Desired Health Chiropractic we assess biomechanics and neurology of the body so we can find issues...Read More
How we assess patients for pronation of the feet in our office: 1. Foot Flare Foot flare is assessed when a patient takes a comfortable stance and the toes of the feet point out. The reason this happens is that there is a muscle imbalance going on between the inside and outside muscles of...Read More
What is pronation and why should I care? Pronation is when your feet are biomechanically altered causing the arches of the foot drop or collapse. The result is that the ankles will roll inward, the knees rotate inward, the pelvic and hips drop down, and the shoulders will also drop. This is the body’s way...Read More
For the serious athlete, anytime you have an injury you would be wise to get a medical evaluation to make sure it will not impact your physical activity. The sooner the injury is looked at and treated, the faster it will heal properly and cause less issues in the future. But if you are unsure...Read More
Proper seated posture is important for keeping your body from being achy by the end of the day. A few good rules to follow include: Seat height and width: A perfect chair would allow you to put your feet firmly on the floor or a sturdy foot rest. It should also allow you to support...Read More
An athlete needs to have the body working in perfect order to have any competitive advantage. Look at Olympic athletes and you can instantly see that their muscles move them in perfect precision to the sport they are trained in. There is a lot of attention to the muscles of these athletes, mainly because we...Read More
What is an overhead squat and why should I care? The overhead squat is an athletic movement in which an athlete raises his or her arms overhead and stretched out, then bends the knees into a sitting position as low as they can comfortably reach. The overhead squat tells us a lot about spinal stability....Read More
#1 Did you know that posture boosts confidence? For yourself: If you need an instant boost in confidence, try checking your posture. Lift your head and pull your shoulders back. This will stimulate your brain to release endorphins and increase your energy. For your opponent: Strength in the animal world is always dictated by body...Read More
Do you suffer with pain most days? Have you been told the pain is “in your head” or to just “push through” the pain? Are you hard on yourself for not being able to do the things you use to? Are simple tasks such as cleaning, shopping, and cooking become such chores that they often...Read More
