Tips from Our Doctors to Stay Healthy in a Modern World
Health Problems That Occur If You Ignore Your Migraine
Migraines are extremely painful and can make you feel sick. You might think that headaches are normal, but it's important to know when a headache is a sign of something more serious. It's easy to feel like your whole body is fine, especially if you're young or...
What Is An Activator Used For?
Some chiropractors use a small, hand-held instrument called the Activator Adjusting Instrument to deliver a quick, low-force impulse to spinal joints with the goal of restoring motion to the targeted joint. What does an activator do for a chiropractor? One of the...
What Is The Best Stretch For The Scalene Muscle?
This blog will show you how to stretch your scalene muscle. Where is your scalene muscle located? Your scalene comes right down the side of your neck and attaches just at the base of the neck. (See image below) How do I stretch my scalene muscle? To stretch the...
What Helps With Joint Pain In The Winter?
As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, many are preparing for the joy and camaraderie of the holiday season. For most of us, the season brings beloved memories of the smell of rain and the warmth of a well-built fire. But for many, the temperature brings...
Is It Better To Use Ice Or Heat?
Do you know when to apply heat or ice to an injury? You're running errands and unfortunately sprained your ankle. Do you apply heat or ice? Now, most people will say to apply an ice pack to the injury. But, do all injuries need ice? Even though ice is the better...
Can You Do Traction Everyday?
KEY TAKEAWAYS Gentle daily neck traction can be safe when done correctly, but intensity and duration matter because excessive force can overstretch ligaments or worsen instability. A typical target is about 15 minutes per day, and beginners should build up gradually...
Neck Pain and Migraine Connection from an Upper Cervical Chiropractor in Plano
When you have a migraine, you will frequently experience neck pain because it is a symptom of this condition. Find out more about how these two are related and how it occurs. According to our upper cervical chiropractor in Plano, a natural form of care that’ll solve...
What Are You Thankful For?
KEY TAKEAWAYS Practicing gratitude, through habits like journaling what you are thankful for, has documented benefits for reducing stress. Heart rate variability (HRV) is an objective measure of how well the autonomic nervous system handles stress and recovers. Simple...
Hope For The Holidays In Plano
It’s that time again, Christmas is right around the corner! Year after year, HealthWorks Family Chiropractic has enjoyed being a donation place for Christmas Cops, Plano Christmas Cops. How did Christmas Cops begin? The Plano Police Association Christmas Cops program...
What is an IgG and IgE blood test?
KEY TAKEAWAYS IgE blood tests detect immediate allergic reactions that occur within minutes to hours, such as hives, swelling, or anaphylaxis. IgG blood tests identify delayed food sensitivities that appear four to 72 hours after eating a trigger food, causing...