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Better Health Chiropractic Blog

September 1, 2018

You might not be aware of it, but the way you stand, sit, and even walk, have an impact on our health, well-being, and even our mood. Let your Anchorage chiropractor explain. Unless you are a professional dancer or in…

August 31, 2018

While many people think of arthritis as affecting only the hands and knees, older adults often suffer from osteoarthritis of the spinal column. It’s a condition your Anchorage chiropractor sees fairly often. Osteoarthritis results from everyday wear and tear on…

August 30, 2018

If you live in Anchorage and are expecting a baby, congratulations! This is an exciting period in your life whether it is your first or your fifth child! While this is a time for joyful celebration, it can also be…

August 29, 2018

We’ve all had those mornings, right? You wake up and your neck is so stiff, you can hardly turn it to one side or the other. Most of us say we “slept on it wrong” or something similar, and many…

August 23, 2018

Fall is well on its way, and with it comes copious amounts of leaves that need raking. Your lawn quickly turns from a beautiful, lush, picturesque green scene to a collection of dead leaves practically overnight. When this happens, it’s…

August 20, 2018

“Spinal manipulation therapy” sounds pretty intimidating, we’ll admit. You might be thinking, “A chiropractor is going to manipulate my spine? What does that even mean? How does spinal manipulation work?” But don’t worry, “manipulating” the spine is basically a medical…

August 19, 2018

Did you know back pain is one of the most common injuries in the world? Estimates say that, 80% of Americans will feel back pain, especially low back pain. This is also true for runners. If you have felt no…

August 18, 2018

Good health is not just an absence of pain or symptoms. While these might be good signs, they can fool you into a sense of complacency, thinking everything is fine. For those who suffer with pain or other types of…

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