Most of you are familiar by now with the concept of spinal misalignment. This refers to a vertebra being fixated or 'stuck' out of position. There are various ways this could happen. For instance, a vertebra could be rotated to the right or to the left, nutated up or down, or...
Summer is finally here and many of us are looking forward to enjoying the great outdoors and traveling. Unfortunately, certain activities, like sunbathing, surfing, or sitting in a cramped car or airplane seat for hours en route to a vacation spot, have the potential to trigger a spinal misalignment. If any misalignments...
March is Women's History Month and we want to highlight the "First Lady of Chiropractic", Mabel Heath Palmer. Mabel was the daughter-in-law of the founder of chiropractic, D.D. Palmer. Mabel graduated from Palmer School of Chiropractic in 1905 and founded the first chiropractic sorority, Sigma Phi Chi. She continued to...
As we near holiday season, many of you are anticipating spending time with family or friends. Often this time presents a welcome opportunity for rest, relaxation, and reconnection. However, for some, travelling and family/friend interactions pose as significant sources of stress. According to chiropractic philosophy, the causes of spinal misalignment—or...
Nerve signal and muscle strength Spinal nerve flow affects muscle fiber recruitment and, hence, muscle strength. To lift a given weight, the brain sends nerve signals to the relevant muscle fibers, instructing them to contract. However, the force of muscular contraction varies according to the strength of signal transmitted by...
Did you know that 60% - 80% of primary care visits may have a stress related component? Did you also know that nearly 60% of the population admits to having chronic stress? Moreover, the number of patients presenting with stress-induced conditions is growing - indicating that our healthcare system is struggling...
It's mango season in Florida! Mangoes are ripe and ready, and falling off our trees like raindrops. This abundant fruit has so many incredible benefits. Mangoes are rich in antioxidants, aids digestion, and is great for skin, hair and nails. They also support heart and eye health. With so many mangoes available right now, we're sharing our favorite mango recipes and...
When we think of massage, we typically think of calming music, a Zen space, and a time to relax. While massage is a wonderful way to relax the body, mind and soul, it offers some unique benefits to your overall health. Helps Prevent Sickness Yes, it’s true! Massaging the muscle...
Welcome 2023! Dr. Ngo Chiropractic has grown so much in the last three years. We started with just two and now we have seven! In continuing our growth, there will be some new things taking place this year. First, the Doctor's schedules are as follows: Dr. Duyen Ngo Tuesday and...
