Cedar Rapids Chiropractic

05/25/2024

https://DrColetteMurphyOnline.com/1280/women-with-back-pain-the-silent-majority--part-1/
From one woman to another.....this is for you!
Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken the ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies."

CEDAR RAPIDS CHIROPRACTIC 1962 1st Ave NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402
Open Mon.-Thur. 8AM-5PM Wed. 7AM-Noon

Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, 319-364-0030

Because humans are bipeds—that is, two-legged animals—our spines tend to experience greater loads than those our four-legged friends. This leads to men and women experiencing degenerative conditions such as osteoarthritis much earlier in life compared with lions, tigers, and bears (an

05/09/2024

https://DrColetteMurphyOnline.com/1324/slouching--does-it-really-matter-/

Was your mother right about slouching?!

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken the ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies."
CEDAR RAPIDS CHIROPRACTIC 1962 1st Ave NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

Open Mon.-Thurs. 8AM-5PM Wed. 7AM-Noon

Walk-Ins Welcome or To Make an Appointment, Call 319-364-0030

It’s commonly known that slouching can contribute to both neck pain and headaches, but many don’t know that slouching can lead to other negative health consequences…  DIGESTION: Prolonged sitting is bad enough all by itself, but adding a slouched, sl

05/01/2024

Have you noticed???
https://DrColetteMurphyOnline.com/1365/knee-pain--do-i-need-a-replacement-/

Our officer is member of ChiroTrust and has taken the ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies."

Cedar Rapids Chiropractic 1962 1st Ave NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Open Mon, Tues, Thur. 8 AM - 5 PM Wed. 7 AM - Noon
Walk-Ins Welcome or to make an Appointment, 319-364-0030

About a quarter of adults experience frequent knee pain, which results in limited function, reduced mobility, and impaired quality of life.  Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common cause of knee pain in those over 50 years of age, and it is the #1 reason for total knee replacement (TKR). 

03/21/2024

How many of these tips do you know? Are you doing them??

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken the ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies."
CEDAR RAPIDS CHIROPRACTIC 1962 1st Ave NE Cedar Rapids IA 20402

OPEN Mon.-Thur. 8AM-5PM Wed. 7AM-Noon
Walk-Ins Welcome or to Make an Appointment, CALL 319-364-0030

Losing excess weight and keeping it off can be a challenge. Hopefully, these eight tips can help make it easier to win the battle of the bulge… FOOD JOURNAL: A study published in the journal Obesity reported that in a 142-obese person group,

03/21/2024

How many of these tips do you already know?
Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken the ChiroTrust Pledge:
“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients with convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Cedar Rapids Chiropractic 1962 1st Ave NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402
Open Mon.-Thur. 8AM-5PM Wed.7AM-Noon
Walk-Ins Welcome or to Make an Appointment 319-364-0030

Herniated Disk Resorption The intervertebral disk is made up of a tough outer annulus fibrosis while the central portion (called the nucleus pulposus) is soft, more liquid-like, giving it a shock-absorbing function. If the integrity of the annulus is compromised, the nucleus pulposus can leak throug...

12/18/2023

https://DrColetteMurphyOnline.com/235/stress-and-headaches/

Of course stress can cause headaches, its not the only cause, and there are actions you can take to reduce the likelihood!

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken the ChiroTrust Pledge:
“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients with convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Cedar Rapids Chiropractic 1962 1st Ave NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402
Open Mon.-Thur. 8AM-5PM Wed.7AM-Noon
Walk-Ins Welcome or to Make an Appointment 319-364-0030
www.DrColetteMurphyOnline.com

How does stress affect your well-being and how is stress related to getting headaches? Let’s discuss the most common ways stress can make you more headache prone… While most of us do not get enough sound, restful, and restorative sleep as it is, stress can interfere affect both

11/16/2023

https://DrColetteMurphyOnline.com/532/neck-pain-self-help-techniques/

You don't have to be at the mercy of your neck pain! Read this for tips on things you can do at home.

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken the ChiroTrust Pledge:
“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients with convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

Cedar Rapids Chiropractic 1962 1st Ave NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402
Open Mon.-Thur. 8AM-5PM Wed.7AM-Noon
Walk-Ins Welcome or to Make an Appointment 319-364-0030
www.DrColetteMurphyOnline.com

It is very important that those of us with neck pain learn what we can do to help ourselves as the benefits from treatment are always much more satisfying for both the healthcare provider and patient. Self-care promotes independence and a feeling of accomplishment. You are the most important part

10/05/2023

Part 2 of the two part series on "Therapy for Seniors with low back pain." Good information for you, or someone you may know.

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken the ChiroTrust Pledge:
“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients with convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Cedar Rapids Chiropractic 1962 1st Ave NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402
Open Mon.-Thur. 8AM-5PM Wed.7AM-Noon

Walk-Ins Welcome or to Make an Appointment 319-364-0030

Spinal Manipulative Therapy for Seniors with Low Back Pain While low back pain can affect people of all ages, it’s particularly problematic for older adults and is one of the top three reasons they see a doctor. Despite this, low back pain among seniors often persists for longer than three months,...

10/04/2023

Worth reading twice!
Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken the ChiroTrust Pledge:
“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients with convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Cedar Rapids Chiropractic 1962 1st Ave NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402
Open Mon.-Thur. 8AM-5PM Wed.7AM-Noon

Walk-Ins Welcome or to Make an Appointment 319-364-0030

Spinal Manipulative Therapy for Seniors with Low Back Pain While low back pain can affect people of all ages, it’s particularly problematic for older adults and is one of the top three reasons they see a doctor. Despite this, low back pain among seniors often persists for longer than three months,...

09/28/2023

Understanding the difference between types of headaches can be beneficial, even life saving! This article is Part 1, I will post Part 2 next week.
Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken the ChiroTrust Pledge:
“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients with convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”
Cedar Rapids Chiropractic 1962 1st Ave NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402
Open Mon.-Thur. 8AM-5PM Wed.7AM-Noon

Walk-Ins Welcome or to Make an Appointment 319-364-0030

Spinal Manipulative Therapy for Seniors with Low Back Pain While low back pain can affect people of all ages, it’s particularly problematic for older adults and is one of the top three reasons they see a doctor. Despite this, low back pain among seniors often persists for longer than three months,...

09/20/2023

This is what we all need to know, once and for all.
Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken the ChiroTrust Pledge:
"To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients convenient, affordable, Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies."
Cedar Rapids Chiropractic 1962 1st Ave NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402

Open Mon.-Thur. 8AM-5PM Wed. 7AM-Noon

Walk-Ins Welcome! or To Make an Appointment CALL 319-360-3779

Low back pain (LBP) can strike at any time or place, often when we least expect it. There are “self-help” approaches that can be of great benefit, but many of these approaches can fail, or worse, irritate the condition. Here are some “do’s and don’ts” when self

09/05/2023

Our office is a member of ChiroTrust and has taken the ChiroTrust Pledge:
“To the best of my ability, I agree to provide my patients with convenient, affordable, and mainstream Chiropractic care. I will not use unnecessary long-term treatment plans and/or therapies.”

The shoulder is a complex joint. Make sure your provider is well versed in diagnosis and treatment options.

Cedar Rapids Chiropractic 1962 1st Ave NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402

www.DrColetteMurphyOnline.com

Open Mon.-Thur. 8AM-5PM Wed. 7AM-Noon

Walk-Ins Welcome or to Make an Appointment 319-360-3779