You're going to want to hear this story if you've ever suffered from back pain. When Chris was in his mid 30's he couldn't stand for more than 20 minutes at a time, he couldn't play with his kids and he works for a living in a job that requires him to stand. At age...
What stretches are good for knee pain? When most people talk about their knee pain, they're usually experiencing a sharp pain right across the top of their knee cap or they feel like their pain is just underneath and sitting right inside of the knee cap. A lot of the...
Headaches of all kinds are truly a day-killer and can take a toll on work and family life. 14.2% of Americans 18 or older report having some type of headache within a 3 month period and headache pain is the 4th leading cause for emergency room visits. (1) It’s a...
Do you need headache help? Well, today I'm going to show you four easy stretches that you can do at home, to help decrease the number of headaches you may experience or decrease the symptoms you may feel altogether. I'm Dr.Kara Penson, and I'm a chiropractor at Health...
Why do I wake up with a backache every morning? Have you noticed waking up in the morning that your low back has just gotten so stiff overnight? It was fine before you went to bed, and when you wake up it's just unhappy and angry at you. Well, today I'm going to show...
How do I release tension in my neck and shoulders? Do you ever just feel like you have so much tension in your shoulders that you just can't get rid of? Well, today I'm going to show you how. I'm Dr. Kara Penson and I work at HealthWorks: A Family Wellness Center in...
Are Lumbar Support Pillows Good? Yes, lumbar support pillows can really help if you suffer from low back pain, tenderness, or instability. I'm going to show you how to use a hand towel and some rubber bands to save your low back when you're seated. My name's Dr....
Have you noticed jaw tightness or TMJ pain? Have your noticed pain or tightness in your jaw or TMJ? Or when you open your mouth does your jaw deviate to one side like this? Well, today I'm going to show you a simple at-home exercise that you can use to help correct...
Have you noticed low back pain after you've bent over to pick something up off the floor? Well, today I'm going to show you the proper lifting technique and how to save your back from that pain. I'm Dr. Kara Penson, and I'm a chiropractor at Health Works, a family...
Have you ever had sciatic nerve pain in your glute or running down your leg? Well, today I'm going to show you an easy at-home exercise to do to help relieve you of those symptoms. I'm Dr. Kara Penson, and I'm a chiropractor here at HealthWorks: A Family Wellness...
