Let's talk about the height of your keyboard. What angle should your keyboard be at? If you work at a desk job, you are using your keyboard for hours and hours on end. It's incredibly important that the keyboard is in exactly the right position. The right position...
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What Is The Proper Way To Sit At Your Desk?
Let's talk about ergonomics for those of you who work at a desk all day. Is it better to sit higher or lower in a chair? The first thing that you want to ensure is that your chair is the right height for you. A proper chair is going to allow your feet to fully rest on...
How Should I Sit To Avoid Lower Back Pain?
KEY TAKEAWAYS Sit with your feet flat on the floor, knees at about 90 degrees, and a lumbar roll or small towel supporting your lower back, with your monitor at eye level. Prolonged sitting puts far more pressure on the spine than standing, and poor sitting habits...
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 co-factors that...
Get to know Dr. Christy at HealthWorks Family Chiropractic
KEY TAKEAWAYS Dr. Christy was drawn to chiropractic after her infant son's chronic ear infections resolved following an upper cervical adjustment; she went on to earn her degree at Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas. She specializes in gentle upper cervical...
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?
KEY TAKEAWAYS Retracing is when old symptoms briefly return during chiropractic care, which signals that the body is working through past injuries rather than getting worse. These episodes typically last 2 to 7 days and often appear after you have started feeling...
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 and...
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...
