Tidewater Chiropractic

12/28/2021

02/17/2021

The new blog is up! It's full of great tips on posture and how to set up your home office. Take a look

https://www.tidewaterdc.com/post/mid-back-pain

Tim recently started coming to Tidewater. He was experiencing some upper back pain that started after he spent a lot of time in his home office finishing a work project. He had a similar pain a few years ago and went to a chiropractor at that time to get some relief. He was told that the pain he was...

02/16/2021

02/04/2021

What is student syndrome?

Student syndrome is a rounded shoulder, head forward and down posture. Similar to a hunchback position. It can cause aches and pains across the mid back and neck. We call it student syndrome because it is most commonly seen in students while they are studying. We also see this in people that have a desk job or spend several hours on a computer.

Here are 3 tips and tricks to help alleviate student syndrome:

-- Your eyes should be looking at the center of the screen without tipping your head up or down. The screen should be 1 arms length away.

-- The keyboard and mouse should be low enough to create a 90 degree elbow angle. Your hips and knees should also be at 90 degree angles and your feet should be flat on the floor. If you can, work on getting a standing desk.

-- Stand every hour. Set a timer for yourself and try to move around for 10 minutes every hour. Get some water, walk around the office, get up and get moving. You want to get some motion back in your spine.

01/28/2021

January is coming to a close. How is your New Year's Resolution going? Take this chance to review your goals and make changes if needed. (It's okay to change your goals, no one is perfect). Check out these tips on goal setting:

1. Use SMART goals.
When thinking about the new year and what you want to accomplish try SMART goals.
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Realistic
Timely
Setting goals that meet this criteria can help you accomplish what you have set out to do this year. Don’t be afraid to check in and change your goals every few months and make changes. If your goal isn’t working, fix it and keep working on it.

2. Get a buddy.
When making your goal, try to find a friend or family member that has a similar goal. Check in with them to keep them accountable and they will do the same for you. You’re less likely to skip your workout if someone is waiting to do it with you.

3. Make it fun.
Turn your goal into a game or a competition. This will keep you engaged and motivated as the days go on. One of my favorites is water bottle bingo. Play with friends and family, and try to drink at least 64 oz. of water each day. Keep track of everyone's progress in a group chat and motivate each other.

01/20/2021

Every year I get people in the office complaining of shoulder pain and after performing my exam, I find that their shoulder pain is coming from issues in their neck. Here are a few tips to help with this issue:

1. How is my neck causing my shoulder pain?
All the nerves for the shoulder arm and hand start up in the neck. This means that an issue in the neck can cause pain, numbness, or tingling in the shoulder, down the arm, or even all the way down to the fingertips.

2. Try fixing your posture.
By sitting up straight, pulling your shoulders back and down, and keeping your head tall and chin tucked in. Make sure you don’t look down at any computer or phone screens while you work. This small change can make a big difference.

3. Can my shoulder affect my neck?
Absolutely! If you have noticed neck pain after a shoulder injury, the 2 issues can be related. Additionally, poor shoulder posture can force the neck to slouch or hyperextend.

Give it a try: Sit up straight with good posture (notice where your head is), now slouch your shoulders forward and observe where your head position moved to. Now in that slouched position, try to lift your arms over your head (without correcting your posture). How far up did they go?

01/13/2021

Check out this months blog! John was suffering from some shoulder pain when he first came in to the clinic. With some chiropractic care and a few great at hime exercises, we were able to get John back to the activities he loves!

https://www.tidewaterdc.com/post/how-the-active-dad-fixed-his-shoulder-pain

John (who is in his 50’s) started coming to the clinic suffering from shoulder pain and weakness that has been bothering him for years. He noticed that his left shoulder was getting progressively weaker and he was beginning to feel some pain traveling down his arm. He works in an office, spending ...

09/09/2020

Check out this weeks blog! It is full of tips to help you reach those running goals.
https://www.tidewaterdc.com/post/get-to-your-running-goals

06/17/2020

Many of you will be getting back in the gym as things begin to open back up. Check out our tips to help you get back to your work outs.

https://www.tidewaterdc.com/post/getting-back-in-the-gym

Good News! Many of the gyms are opening back up. This means many of you will be getting back to your normal workout routines. Here are a few tips to help get you back to your pre-quarantine fitness levels. 1. Don’t rush. If you haven't been able to lift with any real weights, it may take you some ...

05/21/2020

With all the gyms still closed, many of you are now exercising at home. Here are our tips to help you keep up with your home exercising.
https://www.tidewaterdc.com/post/exercising-at-home

Be mindful of your form. When exercising at home, it is important to make sure you are mindful of your form. Make sure that when you are squatting or lunging, your knees don't travel past your toes. Your at home exercises should not cause you any pain in your back, knees, shoulders or neck. If you d...

05/13/2020

Most of us are still stuck at home, but that doesn't mean we can't be working towards our fitness goals. Check out this weeks blog for tips on how to be a little healthier while stuck at home.
https://www.tidewaterdc.com/post/staying-healthy-while-stuck-at-home

Since you’ve been stuck at home the last few weeks, it may seem like your New Year's fitness goals have gone out the window. Even though you can’t make it to the gym, there are still some changes you can make to lead a healthier life. 1. Drink a glass of water first thing in the morning. Drinkin...

05/06/2020

Happy Wednesday!! Our latest blog has just been posted. Your feet are so important in keeping the rest of your body moving. Check out this new blog post about Plantar Fasciitis.
https://www.tidewaterdc.com/post/do-your-feet-hurt

Do your feet hurt when you get out of bed in the morning? Have you noticed that your feet start hurting when you start running? If this sounds like a problem you have been dealing with, make an appointment to be examined at tidewaterdc.com, we might be able to help you. The Plantar Fascia is a tissu...

04/30/2020

This weeks blog is now up on the website. Check out some tips to help with headache pain.

We will be opening back up on May 1st. You can schedule your appointment on our website.

https://www.tidewaterdc.com/post/headaches

No matter how severe your headache is, it will always interrupt your day. The next time you feel a headache coming on, try these tips to help reduce your pain 1.Take a break from the screens. Take your eyes off your phone, tv or computer screen every 30 minutes. Look out the window or take a walk to...

04/24/2020

The sun is out here is Sunny San Diego. Many of you will be spending more time out in your gardens planting new flowers and vegetables. Here are a few tips to keep in mind while working outside.
https://www.tidewaterdc.com/post/gardening

Spring is right around the corner and many of you will be getting out to plant new flowers, vegetables, and other plants. Benefits of gardening Gardening is one of the best hobbies you can take up. This fantastic low impact activity helps get you out of the house and into the fresh air. The Blue Zon...

04/17/2020

Have you started a home project? Check out our blog with helpful tips to help get you through your project without pain.
https://www.tidewaterdc.com/post/working-on-a-home-project

Many of you are stuck at home right now and with that, you have turned to your To Do lists. As you take on your various home projects, here are a few tips to help prevent injuries and keep your joints happy. 1. Lifting technique When lifting any object, whether it weighs 5 pounds or 50 pounds, it is...

04/13/2020

Is your neck giving you problems while you're stuck at home? Check out our video on Home care for a Strained neck. Don't forget to follow us to be the first to get updates from Tidewater Chiropractic.
https://www.tidewaterdc.com/post/home-care-for-a-strained-neck

04/02/2020

Maintenance Care.
What is it and is it right for you? Check out our blog this week to learn what maintenance care is and when you should come in for a wellness visit.
https://www.tidewaterdc.com/post/why-maintenance-care

We all practice maintenance care in our daily lives, whether it’s brushing your teeth or changing the oil in your car. Maintenance care helps catch problems when they are small and keeps them from sn*******ng into larger problems. If you can catch the issue quickly, you can fix it and recover in l...

03/31/2020

Have you been working from home? Here are some tips to help keep you out of pain while you work from your home office. Follow us on YouTube to stay up to date on the latest news from Tidewater.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vp6_2x8Vg04

This is a video on how to properly set up your office ergonomics. The principles are applicable to your office as well as your home office.