Tailgating, or consuming alcohol and foods before and during a sporting event, can have a significant impact on the body. While it can be a fun and social activity, excessive alcohol consumption and poor nutrition can lead to a wide range of health problems. In this blog post, we will discuss the ways in which […]
Youth sports are a great way for kids to stay active and develop important physical and mental skills. However, participating in sports can also put a lot of stress on the body, particularly the musculoskeletal system. If your child is experiencing pain or discomfort as a result of playing sports, you may want to consider […]
Being a teacher can be a physically demanding job. Teachers often have to stand for several hours a day giving lectures, tend to small children’s needs, and spend several hours a day sitting while grading papers and creating lesson plans. Whether you’re an elementary school teacher or college professor, the physical requirements that educators face […]
The human body has several different types of joints, including ball and socket joints, gliding joints, hinge joints and saddle joints. Considering the complex mechanisms that go into to making it all work together, it’s little wonder that joint pain is a big issue in society. Oswego chiropractors treat cases relating to joint pain on […]
If you’re like over 53 million other Americans, running is your sport of choice. And whether you hit the trails, hills, treadmill, or any other surface indoors or out, research shows that you can gain some advantages simply by engaging in regular chiropractic care. Apex Spine and Performance works with many runners in our downtown office and the scientific literature on chiropractic affirms that we see with our patients.
When you or your child first visit our chiropractor, we will perform a physical exam to look for the root cause of your pain or injury. After a diagnosis, we will make a customized treatment plan for you. We provide spinal adjustments, which realign the spine and body to alleviate pain and tension. Our chiropractor will also give you physical therapy exercises to speed up your recovery.
Fix these training errors that cause misalignment with a few simple tweaks:
In recent years chiropractic has become the obvious choice for sports injuries. Strains and sprains can be managed effectively with the regimen of diagnostic and treatment choices in a chiropractic setting. Most offices have access to high tech diagnostic equipment such as x-ray and MRI. The obvious home remedy is ice and elevation, but treatment […]
It has been long debated whether running outside or on a treadmill is better for your health. Many argue that one is a better exercise, while the other is not. The good news is that running inside on a treadmill and outside are both great workouts. Of course, there are some extra pros, as well […]
At Apex, we turn on these lightweight, battery-powered leg sleeves and the dynamic compression system will massage your limbs using a “patented NormaTec Pulse Technology massage pattern.” Using the app, you can specify the zone you want to focus on or let the boots run through sequential compression to help stimulate blood flow, aid lymphatic drainage and rid the tissue of metabolic waste, decreasing soreness and speeding up the recovery process.