Tips from Our Doctors to Stay Healthy in a Modern World
How Should I Sit To Avoid Lower Back Pain?
Sitting to your spine is like sugar to your teeth! Sedentary lifestyle, couch potato, lazy, idle, lack of physical activity…words and phrases that we hear consistently when talking about the health of Americans today. We no longer need to get up to change the...
What Stretches Can Improve Your Range Of Motion?
Full spine range of motion is a great way to start or end your day or to take a break if you have a desk job. Flexion (bending forward) The first part of the stretch is to bend forward and do a nice toe touch. So, you might not be super flexible and, that is...
What Supplements Can You Take To Improve Your Joint Health?
I have three supplements that I really like to recommend for joint health. My name is Dr. Christy Flick with HealthWorks Family Chiropractic in Plano, Texas. The first supplement is Glucosamine Synergy by Standard Process. It has glucosamine and other...
Get to know Dr. Christy at HealthWorks Family Chiropractic
What's your business, and who are your customers? I help people regain their lives from pain and poor function! As a family chiropractor, I see patients from newborn to the golden age. I am extremely passionate about family health and wellness. Our mission...
What Is Flexion Distraction Therapy?
What is a Flexion Distraction Table? I'd like to show you a therapy that we have in the office called the flexion-distraction table. The flexion-distraction table is particularly good for difficult low back cases. This table is used by the patient lying face down...
I was feeling GREAT! Why are my symptoms returning—WITH A VENGEANCE?
This phenomenon is something that is sometimes seen during the natural healing process. In this article, we will go into why and how to recognize this occurrence. Retracing: Cycles Of Repair and Healing As you may have learned during your initial exam and...
Can reading in bed hurt your neck?
How can I keep my posture while reading in bed? In order to read in bed without hurting your spine, I suggest a wedge pillow. So, this is a wedge pillow that we just purchased off Amazon. You want to make sure that it's large enough, that it comes up at least to your...
What is a CORESCORE?
I have my CoreScore, NOW WHAT??? Whether you’ve been a patient of HealthWorks for a while or you’ve just begun your journey, you’ve most likely seen your CoreScore. Your core is designed in two parts. The first part, the Surface EMG, is situated along your torso...
How do I choose the right pillow?
Pillows 101 Sleeping Positions There are three main sleeping positions—on the back, on the stomach, and on the side. The pillow is important in each sleeping position since each position needs a different level of the neck and head support. On back: Those who sleep...
Should you go to a chiropractor if you have no pain?
Doc, how did I get this way? This is a very common question that is brought up during a patient’s initial report. Sometimes seeing the state of their spines can be a shock if they have never seen them before. This is most true for those that “just now” started...