Better Health Chiropractic Blog

Our shoulders have the widest ranges of motion in our bodies, so when they’re out of commission due to pain, it can be very limiting and frustrating. Shoulder pain has many causes and levels of intensity. Whether your pain is caused by injury, muscle soreness, a chronic condition, or otherwise, a chiropractor can help you …

Shoulder Pain: What to Do in Between Chiropractic Sessions Read More »

Pinched nerves are no joke. They’re searingly painful, they limit your movement, and can create even more tension in the rest of your body, trying to compensate for the nerve. Chiropractic care is one of the best ways to care for and correct a pinched nerve over time, but if you can’t get to the …

10 Things to Avoid If You Have a Pinched Nerve Read More »

Frolic through summer with plenty of fresh air and sunshine in Anchorage! Bring a meal and make a day of it! Take a break from work and rejuvenate yourself for what may come your way in the afternoon. Ready to get some sunshine during lunch or this weekend? Bring several sets of binoculars with you …

Top 5 Places to Picnic in Anchorage, Alaska Read More »

Alaskan weather can present a unique set of challenges for anyone wishing to maintain an active lifestyle. The long summer days provide plenty of sunshine and mildly warm days. With temperatures often ranging in the fifties or sixties, outdoor activities often take on a whole new form. Winter activities can be tricky due to lowered …

Get Active in Alaska: How to Enjoy the Top 10 Places Read More »

Understanding what massage therapy refers to will depend somewhat on what part of the world in which you are discussing care. The concept of promoting wellness in the body through massage is not at all a new concept. However, modern knowledge of the body continues to offer a wider and wider base for this to …

What Is Chiropractic Massage Therapy? Read More »

Sleep is supposed to bring our bodies physical and mental restoration. Yet, if we are tossing and turning with pain instead of sleeping, this will likely not happen. Waking up in with pain is a good sign that something can be improved with our sleeping posture. If pain seems worse once we have awakened and …

Which Sleeping Position Is Best for Low Back Pain? Read More »

Neck pain may be the result of an awkward sleeping position, habitual activity, injury, or health issue that needs attention. Working with the whole body to heal existing pain increases the effectiveness of each exercise task. Building strength and flexibility in the shoulders and upper back will help to support neck muscles, decreasing pain. Rather …

5 Stretches to Ease Your Neck Pain Read More »

Cabin fever too high? The winter months can bring us to spend less time outdoors, often decreasing physical activity. Remaining stuffed up indoors for extended periods of time can make us and our brains feel tired. We may find ourselves easily frustrated by the silliest of circumstances. Boredom often lurks at our feet just waiting …

12 Healthy Indoor Activities for Winter Read More »