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...
