While your children may not be excited about a stocking with a note that says, “Merry Christmas! This year you’re getting a healthy, properly aligned spine!”, they will be able to enjoy the benefits for a lifetime. Start the new year off right with Bend chiropractic care designed specifically for...
We’ve been thinking about the effects of bad posture. An October 2004 study, published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, titled, “Hyperkyphotic Posture Predicts Mortality in Older Community-dwelling Men and Women: A Prospective Study”, evaluates hyperkyphosis, one of the most dangerous postures. Through this study, conclusions can be...
You don’t have to be a Bend Oregon chiropractor to see how the human cervical spine has changed with the advent of the cell phone. Walk by any high school cafeteria, any line to get into a movie or ballgame or anyone waiting for their friend to arrive and you’ll...
With the impending invasion of sweaters, falling leaves and pumpkin-spice everything comes an entirely unwanted guest for the winter season: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Studies report a range of 4-20% of the US population may be affected by the disorder each year, with instances increasing in correlation to distance from...
You go to the dentist every year, whether or not you have tooth pain. You regularly get a physical, whether or not you’re sick. There are certain measures you take to ensure optimal health and wellness in your life. But why not chiropractic care? Regular, ongoing spinal checks and adjustments,...
At Pangea Family Chiropractic, we’re firm believers in lifelong chiropractic care, from prenatal care in the womb through every phase of life. Chiropractic for children, in particular, has many benefits, especially for those experiencing learning, processing and attention disorders. Chiropractic for children helps them maximize spinal movement, which provides the...
For individuals suffering from Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ), the most basic daily functions can cause pain. The popping sound the jaw makes for people suffering from TMJ can be audible in addition to uncomfortable. TMJ often leads to pain, lockjaw and constant discomfort. While most people suffering from TMJ turn...
School started this week in Central Oregon, which has us thinking about kids backpack safety. We’ve all seen the child walking to the bus stop with their backpack overloaded to the point that their back is severely arched and they are leaning forward at a dangerous degree. Backpack safety is...
While summer may be coming to a close, the heat thrives onward. With rising temperatures comes a rising need to stay hydrated. There are many benefits to drinking water, especially in the summer months when the air is drier and the temperature higher. Many Americans are chronically dehydrated, which has...
If you work in an office, the odds are you have heard this mantra over the past three years – “Sitting is the new smoking.” An Australian study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in October 2012 compared sitting to smoking. Ever since that study came out, there’s...