Pool Diving Safety: How to Avoid Head and Neck Injuries
Whether you’re an adult or a child, understanding how to dive safely into a pool is important. According to one study, 110,000 divers under the of 19 ended up in the ER in the US during the years 1990-2006. The great majority of the dives took place from a meter or less above the water. So […]
The Importance of Medical History When Seeking Chiropractic Treatment
Tips for Running a 5k Without Stressing Your Joints
With the running season upon us, you may be thinking about running in a 5k. How can you participate in this type of event without putting undue stress on your joints? We’re going to give you a few tips to help you run with confidence and feel good doing it. How to Run a 5k […]
Chiropractic Medicine: What does a chiropractor do? How does it compare to other medical fields?
How to Mow the Lawn Without Throwing Your Back Out
Mowing the lawn can range from a chore to a great American pastime depending on how you feel about the upkeep of your property. Whether you view it as an inconvenience or a hobby, you want to be sure that you are taking proper care of your back when mowing the yard, particularly when you […]
Gardening – How to Keep Your Joints Safe During the Growing Season
If you have a green thumb, then spring and summer are probably your favorite seasons. But does your favorite hobby seem to wreak havoc on your back and neck? We’re about to give you some great gardening tips to help keep your joints safe. Avoid Prolonged Forward Flexion That’s just a fancy way of saying […]
Dr. Ward Leads Trigger Point Workshop at Club Pilates
On Sunday March 31, Dr. Ward was honored to lead a workshop about trigger points in the body at Club Pilates in Burke, Virginia. During the workshop, Dr. Ward educated participants about trigger points and demonstrated how to improve tension in these areas using simple movements from your hand in addition to foam rollers to […]
We Renovated! Ward Chiropractic Enhances Facility for Better Treatment Experience
Ward Chiropractic recently completed renovations to their office in Fairfax to better serve our customers and improve their treatment experience with us. Our clients have always been our priority at Ward and we’re proud to have completed these renovations so both our existing clients and our new patients are more comfortable, better served, and happier with […]
Chiropractic in the NFL
According to the Palmer College of Chiropractic, all NFL teams currently have a chiropractor as part of their sports medicine staff. This is a big jump since a 2002 study which showed only 31% of teams had a chiropractor on staff at the time (although the study admitted that players from every team were likely […]
Dynamic Stretches to Avoid Injury While Skiing or Snowboarding
If you are enjoying this year’s skiing/snowboarding season but are struggling to keep from being sore after a day on the slopes, you may need to develop a routine of performing dynamic stretches before attacking the mountain. What is a dynamic warmup? What are some good stretches to perform before enjoying your favorite winter sports? […]