News and Notes from Dr. Chester

What's Wrong With Flipflops? I love flipflops as much as the next person, but they are right up there with those beautiful high heels in causing toe, foot, ankle, knee, hip & back problems.  Your feet are your foundation and…

Go Organic Without Breaking Your Budget Should you always buy organic produce? Not necessarily! Check these two lists of produce with the highest & lowest pesticide residues. Organic foods are not allowed to be genetically modified or treated with synthetic…

If you come to me for a recent short-term injury (acute) you would probably only need a short term of therapy.  If you are seeking relief from a long-term condition (chronic) it is more likely that you would need a…

Many of my patients ask me about yoga.  The most common concern is, is it safe when they are suffering back and joint pains.  My short answer is a qualified “yes.”  Yoga actually has many of the same goals and…

Text Neck is a Real Thing! Do you: Spend hours each day looking down and texting on your phone, tablet, or reader? Have chronic pains in your neck, shoulder or upper back? Experience tingling, numbness or pain in your shoulders…

Chiropractice Care for Seniors Reduces Pain and Increases Mobility As Bette Davis famously said, “Old age ain’t no place for sissies.”  Back aches, joint aches, stiffness, decreased range of motion, loss of balance, decreased coordination, sleep disturbances, low energy: all…

Is Chiropractic Appropriate for Children? Yes! Doctors of Chiropractic are trained and licensed to treat children. At the core of chiropractic treatment is the belief that good health is determined by a healthy nervous system (read more about chiropractic care).…

Surprising Health Benefits of Eating Pumpkin Pumpkin is surprisingly healthy and versatile.  It is very high in vitamin A and beta-carotene which are associated with eye health and reducing cancer risks.  But, it turns out there are so many more…