Involvement in sports offers people of all ages great physical and psychological benefits. The only downside may be that it also creates an opportunity to be injured. Injuries may throw your life and health out of balance, but knowing how to prevent and heal them can...
Now that pandemic restrictions are easing, many of us are enjoying our new freedom to travel, catching up with people and places we’ve been longing to see. With travel, though, often comes extra strain on backs and necks. We advise our patients at Eastern Oklahoma Chiropractic...
For most parents, the only thing more important than their own health is that of their babies. They want their kids to live long, healthy lives, and they have high standards for any treatments they seek for their children. In a recent study, mothers whose babies...
Wellness is often about finding the right balance. We all have freedom to make choices about our health habits, and the decisions can sometimes be overwhelming. Looking at research results can help you make the most beneficial choices. One choice that pays off is maintaining a...
All parents want their children to get a healthy start in life, physically and emotionally. With all that goes on in a child’s life, one thing parents may not think much about is their child’s posture. But good posture affects the whole body, and studies have...
Your blood pressure is one of the functions of your body that often works invisibly. Millions of Americans have blood pressure that’s too high (a condition also known as hypertension), and many are unaware they have it. That’s why it’s so important to be proactive...
Poor positioning when using tech devices and computers may lead to more than just an aching neck or back. Evidence shows increasingly that poor posture can cause long-term health damage. At Eastern Oklahoma Chiropractic, we want to help you take control of your health naturally, with...
The word kinetic is used to describe something that’s relating to or resulting from motion. Muscles and joints need to move; the heart needs aerobic exercise. Your spine, directed by your brain through the central nervous system, coordinates the complex movements of your muscles and joints with...
The historic pandemic that’s suspended lives around the world has caused a huge spike in stress levels, leading to a higher likelihood of illness and injury for many. That’s why it’s essential to learn how to reduce the harmful effects of stress and protect your...
Whiplash is a common injury that happens when an impact throws a person's head abruptly backward and then forward. The blow may damage bones, ligaments, muscles, nerves, and other parts of the spine and neck. It's essential to be aware that whiplash is not always an...