Blog Archives - BodyWise Chiropractic Tempe

Medical Acupuncture

Have you ever considered acupuncture as a treatment for those aches and pains? We are now offering acupuncture as an add on service at BodyWise Chiropractic! Acupuncture aims to treat many types of conditions, but most commonly it is used for pain relief. Very small needles are inserted in specific points based upon your symptoms, and are typically left in for 15-20 minutes. The most common...

Foam Rollers – Your New Best Friend

Foam rollers are a terrific, inexpensive tool that you can use to stretch at home. You can also use a tennis ball or rolling pin to reduce painful muscle spasms. Learn how to release tension in your muscles and improve your mobility in this informative video featuring Dr Bobbie Bennett, DC. . Questions about stretching at home? Call our Tempe chiropractic office for a free 15 minute...

Every Runners Nemesis: ITB Syndrome

Got ITB Syndrome? If you’re a runner, you may have experienced these familiar symptoms: a few miles into a run the lateral hip or knee begins to hurt, many times forcing you to cut the run short. You stretch, and stretch, and stretch…but nonetheless the pain comes back your next trip out to pound the pavement. What gives? The iliotibial band, or ITB, is a band of connective tissue that starts...

Pregnancy Chiropractic Care: Safe Back Pain Relief

Many expecting mothers assume lower back discomfort is part of the pregnancy experience, and do not realize how chiropractic care can benefit them during this time. Pregnancy is extremely hard on the lower back, as well as on the neck and shoulders. Examine the spine of an expectant mother from the side and it’s easy to understand why they have aches and pains! Due to the increased development...

Headaches Gotcha Down?

Got Headaches? We can help. There are many reasons we get headaches, and because of this there is not one treatment that will make them go away. They can be dietary (food intolerances or allergies), related to hydration, stress induced, or related to your sleeping habits to name a few. So what can you do when plagued with headaches? First, you want to be sure a bigger problem does not exist....

Common Chiropractic Myths

Chiropractic care is not well understood, let’s explore some common “chiropractic myths”. “Getting an adjustment will hurt.” Rarely do patients experience discomfort as a direct result of the manipulation, but on occasion it may happen. As with any manually applied therapy, certain factors can alter the sensations experienced after the adjustment. Some minor complaints that have been...