Showing posts with label Chiropractors. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chiropractors. Show all posts

Sunday, 9 March 2014

Chiropractors: Achieve Health Wholeness!

Chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health. Chiropractors treat neuromusculoskeletal complaints, including back pain, neck pain, pain in the joints of the arms or legs, and headaches.

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Doctors of Chiropractic, often referred to as chiropractors, practice a drug-free, hands-on approach to health care that includes patient examination, diagnosis and treatment. Chiropractors have broad diagnostic skills and are trained to recommend therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises, as well as to provide nutritional, dietary and lifestyle counseling.

The most common therapeutic procedure performed by chiropractors is known as "spinal manipulation" or "chiropractic adjustment." The purpose is to restore joint mobility by manually applying a controlled force into joints that have become restricted in their movement as a result of a tissue injury. Tissue injury can be caused by a single traumatic event, such as improper lifting of a heavy object, or repetitive stresses, such as sitting in an awkward position with poor spinal posture for an extended period of time. The injured tissues undergo physical and chemical changes that can cause inflammation, pain, and diminished function for the sufferer. Manipulation, or adjustment of the affected joint and tissues, restores mobility, thereby alleviating pain and muscle tightness, and allowing tissues to heal.

In many cases, such as lower back pain, chiropractic care may be the primary method of treatment. When other medical conditions exist, chiropractic care may complement or support medical treatment by relieving the musculoskeletal aspects associated with the condition.
Chiropractors assess patients through clinical examination, laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging and other diagnostic interventions to determine whether chiropractic treatment is appropriate or not. If chiropractic care is not suitable for the patient's condition, chiropractors will readily refer patients to the appropriate health care provider.

Call our chiropractors at McKim Chiropractic today or go to http://www.mckimchiropractic.com for more information and to schedule an appointment. Our licensed and certified staff is committed to helping the residents of Boise, ID, Nampa, ID, and Caldwell, ID achieve health wholeness!

Monday, 17 February 2014

Why Use A Chiropractor for Neck Problems?

Many neck pain treatments focus only on covering up symptoms when the most commonly overlooked cause of the problems is in the upper spine. Finding a chiropractor for neck problems specially trained to treat problems with the upper spine, can save a person from a life of disability, surgery, and drugs.

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The upper spine can be a factor in the development of neck pain for two reasons:


  • First, the spine works and moves as one, continuous unit. The top two vertebrae, called the atlas and axis, are the most mobile segments in the spine, moving in six different directions, allowing the head to move up or down, bend side to side or turn left to right. The other vertebrae move primarily in two directions, which also actually makes them stronger and more stable than the top two vertebrae.
  • Secondly, the upper cervical spine (upper neck) has thousands of "sensors" responsible for maintaining both the proper posture and alignment of the spine, as well as the balance and stability of the head. These sensors are constantly monitoring head position, making the necessary changes throughout the lower spine to assure that the head remains upright.

The spine is extremely strong and stable when it is properly aligned. However, due to their mobility, the top two neck bones are especially vulnerable to injury or misalignment. When a misalignment occurs at the top of the neck, the spine compensates for it below in an attempt to protect the vital nervous system it houses. This triggers a chain reaction from the top to the bottom of the spine. When the head is thrown off balance, the lower spine is compromised; the pelvis is tilted, one leg may be drawn up or shortened, resulting in an internal weakness and a spine that is unbalanced.

If a person neglects getting the appropriate treatment from a chiropractor for neck problems, an upper cervical misalignment can lead to premature arthritis and irreversible spinal degeneration.  Have you ever been in a car accident, had any slips or falls, any work injuries, any sports injuries, or ever experienced any trauma (minor or major)? If the answer is YES to any one of these, then your current neck problems may in fact be due to a previous injury to the head or neck that resulted in a misalignment in the upper neck.

When patients seek the help of a chiropractor for neck problems, they can be empowered to live the healthiest, pain-free, and active life as they possibly can.

Enjoy the lifetime benefits of maintaining your spinal health and avoid disability, surgery and drugs! We invite you to visit one of our McKim Chiropractic offices located in Nampa, Caldwell, or Boise, ID. Call today or go to http://www.mckimchiropractic.com for more information and to schedule an appointment. Our licensed and certified staff is committed to helping the residents of Boise, ID, Caldwell Id and Nampa, ID live their life to the fullest extent possible!

Wednesday, 22 January 2014

Looking for a Low Back Pain Cure?

Back pain may be making it difficult for you to sit down, stand up, or even lie down to sleep. Your day drags on and on, with no relief in sight. Pain acts as a signal that your body has reached its limit or has developed a problem. If you're experiencing pain in your lower back, you may be wondering if there is a low back pain cure that is effective in treating the underlying cause of your pain.

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  • Symptoms of low back pain:
    • Mild to severe pain across the lower and middle back
    • Muscle spasms around the spine
    • Movement of the spine limited when bending or leaning
    • Posture changes as a result of severe pain and spasm in lower back area
    • Tingling sensation and numbness in the back or legs
  • The first step to finding a low back pain cure:

Schedule an appointment with a qualified doctor of chiropractic for a thorough examination. It is important to find out the underlying cause of the pain before starting a course of treatment. Unique tests will be performed, such as x-rays, MRI's, CT scans, bone scan, and other tests using advanced diagnostic equipment, depending on the location and severity of your pain. If any of the tests indicate compression of the spinal cord, the doctor may prescribe immediate treatment.

The DRS Protocol™ is a non-invasive spinal decompression therapy that works with the body to restore proper function and health. By restoring correct alignment to the structure of the spine, nerve involvement is reduced or eliminated, reducing your pain and allowing the body to heal naturally.

You can find professional advice from our doctors of chiropractic at McKim Chiropractic about DRS Protocol™, a low back pain cure. They will identify and work with the cause, rather than just treat the symptoms of pain. Call or go on-line to http://www.mckimchiropractic.com/ for more information and to schedule an appointment. Our licensed and certified staff is happy to help the residents of Boise, ID and Nampa, ID live pain-free.

Thursday, 9 January 2014

Spinal Decompression Treatment: What Is It?

What is Spinal Decompression Treatment? If you are suffering from low back pain that never goes away, consider spinal decompression treatment. It is a non-surgical, non-chiropractic therapy to relieve back pain and other problems associated with spinal disc injuries.

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Traditional treatments for back and spine problems include surgery or chiropractic adjustment. An alternative FDA-approved therapy spinal decompression treatment has been proven to be effective in most cases. It is non-invasive and provides gentle decompression of the disc.

How is spinal decompression treatment performed?


A decompression table is used to apply a distraction force to the targeted area of the spine (the compressed disc). A computer controls the distraction force which is applied in between periods of relaxation. This gently elongates the spine, creating a small vacuum between the vertebrae which then helps pull the disc back into shape.

The spinal decompression treatment works in very minute increments in the same manner as a repetitive stress injury. With a series of treatments, these increments add up and allow the disc to reshape itself. This allows the proper flow of nutrients to the discs, resulting in healing.

Our doctors at McKim Chiropractic treat patients with the DRS Protocol™, a non-surgical spinal decompression treatment to relieve back pain associated with spinal and disc problems. Before prescribing a course of treatment, you will be given a thorough examination to determine whether you are a candidate for the DRS Protocol™ Therapy.

Let us help you regain your ability to function pain-free in your day-to-day activities! Contact the doctors at McKim Chiropractic by calling our Nampa or Boise offices or go to http://www.mckimchiropractic.com for more information and to schedule an appointment. Our licensed and certified staff is happy to help the residents of Boise, ID and Nampa, ID obtain pain-free living.

Friday, 13 December 2013

Chiropractors: Daily Disciplines for Life!

What's in your medicine cabinet? It may be like so many other homes today, filled with a variety of pill bottles. It seems everyone is taking all kinds of pills day after day. Powerful synthetic drugs come home with the baby from the hospital and become part of the diet from then on. As part of their education, chiropractors study the side effects—both the good and the not so good--of the many types of drugs on the market. They are then in a position to encourage their patients to look at the various side effects of any drugs they may be putting in their bodies.

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A common question presented to chiropractors is, "Could we get through life with just chiropractic adjustments, natural foods and nutrition, proper exercise, rest and a balanced spiritual life (for the stress that is all around us)?" In many cases, the answer to this question may be a resounding "yes!" Because our bodies are in a constant state of change, changes in your daily disciplines will help this body change be for the better every day.

Daily Disciplines for Life:


  1. Be as subluxation free as possible. It is important to get checked and adjusted on a regular basis for your lifetime. This will ensure that your nerve system functions at its optimal level.
  2. Look at the food you eat. Is it as organic as possible, or it processed full of chemicals and additives? Is there too much fat, salt and sugar in your diet? Take a look at the vitamin and mineral content of the food you are eating and stick to the foods that contain these necessary nutrients.
  3. Find the right amount of sleep you need for your body. Your innate intelligence repairs, heals, and regenerates tissue cells, but only with proper rest.
  4. Look at your spiritual life. Make time to study, pray and worship/meditate to help achieve inner peace.

Remember: Like a plan of regular savings, a program of consistent chiropractic care can pay huge dividends. Invest in your health by continuing to follow your chiropractor's instructions for the greatest improvement and optimum health.

Call our chiropractors at the McKim Chiropractic today or go to http://www.mckimchiropractic.com for more information about our chiropractic services and to schedule an appointment. Our licensed and certified staff is committed to helping the residents of Boise, ID and Nampa, ID achieve health wholeness!

Wednesday, 13 November 2013

Chiropractic Treatment: Don’t Wait Until It Hurts!

Some people think that pain is the only reason to seek chiropractic treatment. That attitude is dangerous because vertebral subluxations are often painless—they may remain within you, interfering with your life and health wholeness for months or years before symptoms finally appear. By then, damage has more than likely occurred in your joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons and joints.

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Pain or obvious symptoms can often be the last state of disease. For example: would you go to a dentist who would wait until you were in pain before checking for cavities? To an internist who told waited until you had a stroke before addressing high blood pressure? To an oncologist who said the only time to deal with cancer was when the tumors started making you feel sick? Of course not!

In the same way, the best time to correct vertebral subluxations is BEFORE pain or other symptoms develop. Now you know why chiropractors call subluxations "the silent killer." You may have them a long time without any spinal, nerve or muscular pains or other symptoms. So consider it a blessing in disguise while in the middle of a chiropractic treatment you find yourself saying, "Wow, what did you touch? I didn't know I had a problem there--I wasn't feeling any pain."

Why wait until you have a health problem to get chiropractic treatment. Why not practice preventative health maintenance and have your spinal column checked for vertebral subluxations before you get sick?

Call McKim Chiropractic today or go to http://www.mckimchiropractic.com for more information and to schedule an appointment. Our licensed and certified staff is committed to helping the residents of Boise, ID and Nampa, ID receive the best chiropractic treatment possible to achieve health wholeness!

Thursday, 7 November 2013

Low Back Pain Cures: Part I - The Spinal Column and Nervous System.

Many patients looking for low back pain cures may wonder about the connection between the spinal column and the nervous system. In this Part I, we will describe these two systems in general terms. In Part II to follow, we will describe these two systems in more detail.

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The Nervous System: The nervous system is the center of your thoughts, memory, learning, and consciousness. All of your internal organs receive a nerve supply from your spine. Nerves control:

  • Muscle tension
  • Blood vessel openings
  • Glandular function
  • Spatial orientation (proprioception)
  • Pain
  • Touch
  • Vision
  • Hearing
  • Taste
  • Body temperature
  • And other senses.

The Spinal Column: The spinal column has four functions--to house and protect your spinal cord; to support your hips and shoulders; to serve as an attachment to your muscles; and to support your head and ribs. Your spine consists of 24 vertebrae plus your sacrum and coccyx:

  • First 7 cervical (neck) vertebrae:
    • C1: called the "atlas," holds the globe of the skull.
    • C2, the "axis," permits head turning and tilting
    • C3 - C7 continue down through the neck
  • The 12 thoracic (mid-back) vertebrae:
    • T1 - T12 all connect to the ribs in the back, and all but two (T11 and T12, which "float"), join the sternum (breastbone) in front.
  • The 5 lumbar (lower back) vertebrae:
    • These vertebrae are the biggest, thickest and most massive vertebrae. They support the weight of your entire spine, which is why so many spinal problems are in the lower back (lumbar) area. This is why the topic of low back pain cures is so prevalent.
  • The sacrum is made up of five fused vertebrae. The sacrum and the hips on either side make up your pelvis.
  • The coccyx is made up of four fused vertebrae, which is what's left of your tailbone.

Our doctors at McKim Chiropractic offer a non-surgical low back pain treatment, the DRS Protocol™, for back pain associated with spinal and disc problems. To determine whether you are a candidate for the DRS Protocol™, the appropriate course of treatment will be prescribed following a thorough examination. Call McKim Chiropractic in Boise or Nampa, ID, or go to http://www.mckimchiropractic.com for more information about low back pain cures. Our licensed and certified staff is happy to help the senior residents of Boise, ID and Nampa, ID achieve a life lived free from pain.

Friday, 18 October 2013

Chiropractic Offices Advice About Change: Take One Step At a Time!

The doctors and staff at McKim Chiropractic offices realize that for some people, change is the hardest part about life. And yet, change is inevitable, and when done carefully and realistically, it can be a good thing. Here is some advice about change offered by their chiropractic offices:

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• Don't try to make too many changes at one time --


For example, let's say that someone is overweight, a smoker, and has a sedentary lifestyle. If they try to lose weight, stop smoking and start exercising all at once, they will probably fail. However, if they set up a schedule to accomplish these changes gradually over a period of time, then their chances of success are greatly increased.

Making changes in your life is just like building a new house. First, you must find the lot, second, you must decide on the house plan, and finally, you must hire a builder. Each step takes time and builds on the previous one. It has been determined that it takes about 21 days for a new activity, such as exercising, to become a habit and six months for it to become second nature.

• How to begin --


Desire or passion for your goals is an important motivator. Begin by creating a mental image of what it would be like once you have achieved your goal. Reflect on this image every day. If you can visualize it--you can accomplish it! If wanting to lose weight, it could help to tack a "thin" picture up on the wall. However, don't be unreasonable. Often losing only 10-20 pounds can make a big difference in how you look and feel.

No matter what your current situation is, never stop loving yourself. Always remember that you are special and unique. No one has ever looked, talked, walked, or thought exactly like you. Even your thumbprint is individual. You have special talents and gifts that no one else has...even some you may not have discovered or developed yet!

For a unique course of chiropractic care designed to meet your specific needs, we invite you to visit McKim Chiropractic offices located in Nampa, ID, or Boise, ID. Call today or go to http://www.mckimchiropractic.com for more information about our chiropractic offices and to schedule an appointment. Our licensed and certified staff is committed to helping the residents of Boise, ID and Nampa, ID reach your goals for health and wholeness!

Thursday, 5 September 2013

Chiropractic Clinic celebrates the anniversary of Chiropractic Care!

September 18th is Chiropractic's anniversary. Well over 100 years ago, one single event shaped the history or health care. One man who had spent 17 years of his life not being able to hear, regained his hearing with an adjustment to his spine by a Canadian physician, Dr. Daniel David Palmer, in 1895. Dr. Palmer named his new approach as "Chiropractic," after the Greek words "cheiro," meaning "with hands," and "practikos," meaning "to do."

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Dr. Palmer recognized that spinal manipulation had been done throughout history, but wrote that he was the first to adjust displaced vertebrae into normal position, "The spinal adjustments I make are direct and specific." Regarding the first adjustment performed on the deaf man whose hearing returned immediately, Dr. Palmer said, "There was nothing accidental about this as it was accomplished with an object in view, and the result expected was obtained." 

Chiropractic has grown during these 100 plus years and is so effective at what it does for people, that it has grown to be the largest drugless healthcare delivery system in the world. As a profession, chiropractic has flourished as a profession, with the validity of its principles being continually reinforced through scientific research. It has flourished and become more and more recognized on its own merits in the face of adversity and often, unfounded skepticism.

The staff and doctors at McKim Chiropractic clinic ask that you share the merits of chiropractic care with your family and friends. You never know how much you may be helping others by enlightening them to the priceless possession of health and wholeness. It well could turn their life around as it has for millions of others. That's why McKim Chiropractic clinic is celebrating another chiropractic anniversary!

Anyone who suffers from back pain knows how important it is to find a good chiropractor clinic that can provide outstanding care. If you're looking for a chiropractic clinic that will fit your particular needs, Call McKim Chiropractic clinic today or go to http://www.mckimchiropractic.com. There you can find out more about their chiropractic clinic and also schedule an appointment. Our licensed and certified staff is committed to helping the residents of Boise, ID and Nampa, ID receive the best care possible to achieve health and wellness!

Friday, 16 August 2013

Chiropractic Wellness Means Good Health Inside Out!

Tired of feeling tired? Treatments leading to chiropractic wellness improves the overall health and quality of life by looking for the underlying cause of any disturbance or disruption (which may or may not be causing noticeable symptoms) and make whatever lifestyle changes and adjustments may be necessary to optimize the conditions for the body to function normally. This approach encourages natural healing, minimizing the need for invasive surgical treatment.

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When the body functions properly, it can heal effectively, no matter what the condition. When the body heals and maintains itself well, there is another level of health that goes beyond "asymptomatic" or "pain-free." This level of chiropractic wellness opens up the door to enhanced vitality, vibrant health, and a joyous experience of life, encompassing mental, emotional, and physical health wholeness. Creating an atmosphere of mental and emotional wellness will address all but the most serious of physical problems.

Achieve Chiropractic Wellness with . . .


  • Manual Manipulation and/or Non-force Adjustment – Restores joint mobility and stimulates the nervous system by manually applying a controlled force into joints that have become hypomobile (or restricted in their movement) as a result of a tissue injury.
  • Exercise and stretches – Improves overall muscle imbalance.
  • Specialized Aggressive Treatments - Deals with the nutritional aspects of any condition (the chemical aspects of the disease).
  • Pain Management – Determines the cause of an individual's pain and treats it appropriately.
  • Enzyme Therapy – Restore the body's system to function properly with enzyme replacement.
  • Weight Loss – Works to increase metabolism for the patient to lose weight.
  • Vitamins and Supplements – Strengthens a patient's dietary intake.

Chiropractor Wellness means . . .


  • Improved overall health
  • Reduced (or eliminated) pain
  • Mobility restored
  • Bodily functions improved
  • Tension relieved

To live your life in chiropractic wellness, contact McKim Chiropractic today. Our doctors of chiropractic are trained in diagnostic skills, therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises, and nutritional, dietary and lifestyle counselling. Or visit us online at http://www.mckimchiropractic.com for more information and to schedule an appointment. Our licensed and certified staff is committed to help the residents of Boise, ID and Nampa, ID, achieve chiropractic wellness!

Friday, 12 July 2013

Chiropractic Center: Who needs one?

The answer is simple—EVERYONE! More and more, people are revaluating their options when it comes to health care. They are realizing that the best way to avoid illness and discomfort is to be "health conscious" in their daily lifestyles! By finding a chiropractor center with caring and committed doctors and staff, they are taking action to participate directly in the decision making of what is done to their bodies.

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A doctor of chiropractic continues to use "hands-on" application of care; in evaluation of a patient's condition, intervention for the condition, and then maintenance for continued wellness. At a trustworthy chiropractic center, the staff is dedicated to identifying the obstruction to the patient's vitality and restoring function through natural, non-invasive, safe, and easily understandable methods.

You will that the general motto for a chiropractic center is "chiropractic first, drugs second, surgery only as a last ditch effort." If a patient's condition cannot absolutely be helped through chiropractic care, the D.C. is well educated in making the appropriate referral and assisting the patient in that referral.

So, who needs a chiropractic center? Everyone, young and old alike!

If you're looking for a chiropractic center that will fit your particular needs, call McKim Chiropractic today or go to http://www.mckimchiropractic.com for more and to schedule an appointment. Our licensed and certified staff is committed to helping the residents of Boise, ID and Nampa, ID, receive the best care possible to achieve health wholeness!

Friday, 10 May 2013

Suffering after an Accident? Why you need a car accident chiropractor!

If you have been in an accident or suffered a trauma, you would be wise to have your spine checked out by a car accident chiropractor. Any subluxations that were created in your spine during the accident often remain in your body and prevent you from healing properly. That may be the reason why over half of accident victims never completely recover from their injuries and may live on painkillers, physical therapy, or even repeated surgeries for years. They may have even been told they will have to live in pain for the rest of their lives!

Our skilled Chiropractors Boise ID at McKim Chiropractic Clinic, our specialized Car Accident Chiropractor Boise ID will determine spinal injuries from your auto accident and prescribe the appropriate physical therapy.

Since nearly any physical force radiates to the skeletal system and can cause spinal subluxations, a chiropractic spinal check up is essential after an accident. Treatment from a car accident chiropractor may make the difference between true recovery, healing and strength, or lingering pain, sickness and disability.

It must be emphasized that chiropractic never opposes necessary medical care. In emergencies the first order of business is always controlling life threatening situations, such as excessive bleeding, cessation of breath, broken bones, serious contusions, shock and the like. However, if would be beneficial if a car accident chiropractor could also attend to the accident victim. It's a sad fact that millions of accident victims leave the hospital with as much spinal nerve stress as they had when they entered. That's why so many people say, "I haven't felt right since the accident," and why they may continue to suffer afterwards for months or years.

Anyone who has been in an accident, even if there are not obvious symptoms, should be examined by a car accident chiropractor. The damage from spinal subluxations may take months or years to surface and a simple spinal check up could save an accident victim from much pain and illness later.

To prevent future damage from spinal subluxations caused by an accident, call our car accident chiropractors at McKim Chiropractic today or go to http://www.mckimchiropractic.com/ for more information and to schedule an appointment. Our licensed and certified chiropractors are committed to helping the residents of Boise, ID and Nampa, ID restored to good health!

Wednesday, 24 April 2013

Part II – All Chiropractic Offices are not the Same

How Often Should I visit my Chiropractor?


We are continuing our series of the more commonly asked questions regarding chiropractic care. For more specific answers; visit a chiropractic office to meet the chiropracters and hear first-hand what they would recommend for your unique situation and health. As you visit with the chiropractor, you will be able to affirm how you relate to his or her type of treatment. As stated previously, it is wise to find a chiropractor to take care of little issues for you before they become more urgent.

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• I'm not Sick. Should I see a Chiropractor?


Yes. Symptoms are not a good way to judge health. They may not be apparent until they surface after years of body malfunction.

• How often should I get a Spinal Adjustment?


The answer is "as soon as you develop subluxations." A subluxation is like a dental cavity—you may have it for a long time before symptoms appear. Since subluxations are often painless, it's good to get your spine checked periodically, just as you get your teeth checked periodically for "painless" cavities.

• Can spines automatically go back in place?


Yes. An "accidental adjustment" could take place. Occasionally, a good night's sleep can correct a subluxation. Also, many types of therapy, including massage and body work, can reduce musculoskeletal stress, sometimes permitting the spine to automatically realign, as will a cathartic emotional release. However, a visit to the chiropracter is a lot safer.

• Can chiropractic prevent back surgery?


In a majority of cases, the answer is a resounding, "Yes!"

We invite you to visit the chiropractors at McKim Chiropractic. Call today or go to http://www.mckimchiropractic.com for more information about our chiropractic offices and to schedule an appointment. Our licensed and certified staff is committed to helping the residents of Boise, ID and Nampa, ID live a balanced life!

Sunday, 14 April 2013

Exercise Advice from Family Chiropractors: Get your move on!

Most people know that they should be exercising regularly. Many family chiropractors are concerned that a lot of families they see have not exercised for so long that they don't know where to begin. As a result, they start and stop various training programs and routines; they join gyms, buy workout clothes and spend their hard-earned income. Ultimately, they fail to keep it up because they don't have a clear idea of how to exercise effectively. Their entire family loses out on the benefits of exercise.

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One problem is that there are so many forms of exercise to choose from. A person can lift weights, swim, ride a bicycle, run, take Pilates classes, yoga classes, or play tennis. The challenge is selecting the form of exercise that's best for you and your family, and then having the specific knowledge to begin training in a way that it will be beneficial and not harmful.

If you're starting an exercise program after an extended period of time, it's actually easy to hurt yourself. Doing too much too soon is a typical cause of an exercise-related injury. Another major cause is doing the wrong type of exercise for your level of preparation. For those people who really didn't want to exercise in the first place, getting hurt after a few days or weeks of their new program makes it easy to quit and never go back.

If you're concerned about the long-term health and well-being of yourself and your family, regular vigorous exercise is critical to maintain their overall health and wellness.

Family chiropractors offer two solutions:


• Walking can be a Family Event

The solution, at least in the initial phases of returning to fitness, is walking. It avoids many of the problems associated with other forms of exercise. Walking is low-impact, requires minimal equipment, and no expensive gym memberships are needed. And, it generally takes place outside in fresh air and sunshine, providing additional benefits beyond the exercise alone.

• Family Chiropractic Care

Set up a family maintenance program so that each member can receive the benefits of chiropractic care on a regular basis, not for the treatment of sickness, but to maintain the integrity of the nervous system by keeping the spine flexible and the body in control of the movements of its own vertebrae. This enables the body to adjust and re-adjust the positions of those vertebrae as it needs to.

To find out more about chiropractic care for your entire family, call our family chiropractors at McKim Chiropractic. They will be happy to answer any of your questions and to evaluate the specific needs of each of your family members. Call us today or go to http://www.mckimchiropractic.com/ for more information and to schedule an appointment. Our licensed and certified family chiropractors are committed to helping the families of Boise,ID and Nampa, ID receive the best chiropractic care possible!

Sunday, 18 November 2012

Why do I need a Chiropractor for Back Pain?

When should I see a chiropractor for back pain? Everyone takes walking upright on two feet for granted. And although it has its advantages (of course, this is how humans walk), just the act of walking puts intense pressure on the spine, as well as on the rest of our bodies’ bones and muscles. Then, throw in consistent improper sitting, lifting, or reaching, along with the normal wear and tear of working and playing, and you have developed a recipe for back pain. Second only to upper-respiratory infections, back pain is the second most common reason for visits to a doctor’s office. Many experts declare that as many as 80% of people will experience a back problem at some time in their lives. More than 30 million Americans sought the help of a back chiropractor last year alone.

Suffering from back pain? Our expert Chiropractor Boise ID for Back Pain provides painless treatment for these symptoms. Meet Chiropractors Boise ID at McKim Health Clinics.

It’s sad to say, but back injuries are a part of our daily lives. Fortunately, the spine is normally quite good at dealing with injuries, and minor injuries will usually heal within a day or two. However, some types of pain refuse to go away! Don’t delay in finding a back chiropractor who knows and understands the underlying cause and can treat it with safe and effective, drug-free treatments.

Tips for Back Pain Prevention:


  • Healthy diet and weight.
  • Stay active with the advice of your back chiropractor.
  • Warm up or stretch before exercising.
  • Walk and sit with proper posture.
  • Wear comfortable, low-heeled shoes.
  • Sleep on a medium firm mattress to minimize any curve in your spine.
  • Lift with your knees, keep the object close to your body, and do not twist.
  • Quit smoking--it impairs blood flow, resulting in oxygen and nutrient deprivation to spinal tissues.
  • Make sure your workstation is ergonomically correct.

Find a Chiropractor for Back Pain


If you experience back pain, consult a specialized back chiropractor. With a thorough knowledge of the structure and functioning of the human body, doctors of chiropractic will make a diagnosis and recommend the appropriate therapy to correct problems using spinal adjustments, dietary and lifestyle advice, and other natural tools.

For more information about injuries and pain that won’t go away, schedule an appointment with one of our back chiropractors at the McKim Health Clinics. Call us today or go to http://www.mckimchiropractic.com/ for more information. Our licensed and certified staff is committed to helping the residents of Boise, ID and Nampa, ID receive the best care possible!