Alternative Healthcare Blog Posts

Abnormal Spinal Curves | Abq Sports Chiropractic & Massage | Placitas, NM The main purpose of the spine is to support the body’s weight.  However, it also provides stability to...

Acute vs Chronic Pain & Inflammation Sports Chiropractic & Massage | Placitas, NM What was the mechanism of injury?  When did it start?  What have you done at home to...

Dysbiosis | Abq Sports Chiropractic & Massage | Placitas, NM You have literally trillions of microbes – bacteria, fungi, viruses, even parasites – all living together in your gastrointestinal tract....

Foam Rolling, Myofascial Release, Stretching…What’s the Difference? Sports Chiropractic & Massage | Placitas, NM Foam Rolling, Myofascial Release, Stretching…What’s the difference really?  Most of us will instinctively try to loosen...

Frozen Shoulder | Abq Sports Chiropractic & Massage | Placitas, NM Frozen shoulder is a condition that affects your shoulder joint. It usually involves pain and stiffness that develops gradually,...

Golfer’s & Tennis Elbow | Abq Sports Chiropractic & Massage | Placitas, NM While many people are familiar with the names of these conditions, there is less widespread understanding about...

How Chiropractors Treat Hip Pain | Abq Sports Chiropractic & Massage | Placitas, NM Your hips support your whole upper body providing stability, strength, and mobility. It stands out as...

Joint Hypermobility | Abq Sports Chiropractic & Massage | Placitas, NM Hypermobility means that your joints are more flexible than other people’s (you may think of yourself as being double...

Leaky Gut Syndrome | Abq Sports Chiropractic & Massage | Placitas, NM Leaky gut, or “intestinal permeability” is a condition in which the lining of the small intestine becomes damaged, causing...

Nerve Pain | Abq Sports Chiropractic & Massage | Placitas, NM Neuritis,  neuralgia, Sciatica, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, & Carpal Tunnel all refer to nerve pain conditions.  The underlying control system...

Our Toxic World | Abq Sports Chiropractic & Massage | Placitas, NM I really do try to stay upbeat in most situations.  Take a deep breath and carry on right? ...

Our Toxic World | Arsenic Sports Chiropractic & Massage | Placitas, NM Arsenic is a natural component of the earth’s crust and is widely distributed throughout the environment in the...

How to Prevent Muscle Knots | Abq Sports Chiropractic & Massage | Placitas, NM We all spend too much time at our computers and looking down at our phones.  At...

Adding Probiotics to Your Diet | Abq Sports Chiropractic & Massage | Placitas, NM Dr. Smith is a life-long learner, constantly adding new techniques to his practice. He provides a...

Let’s Talk About Stress | Abq Sports Chiropractic & Massage | Placitas, NM Stress | Abq has both benefits and downfalls. It is an adaptation needed for survival. We have...

Anti-Inflammatory Diet | Abq Sports Chiropractic & Massage | Placitas, NM An anti-inflammatory diet is an eating plan designed to prevent or reduce low-grade chronic inflammation, a key risk factor...

The Elimination Diet | Abq Sports Chiropractic & Massage | Placitas, NM An elimination diet is an eating plan that “eliminates” a food or group of foods believed to cause...

What is Adrenal Fatigue? | Abq Sports Chiropractic & Massage | Placitas, NM We all get run-down now and then due to the stresses of everyday life and the demands...

What is Rotator Cuff Syndrome? | Abq Sports Chiropractic & Massage | Placitas, NM  The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint.  It...

What is Runner’s Knee? | Abq Sports Chiropractic & Massage | Placitas, NM Runner’s knee hurts, limits your mobility, makes it hard to get comfortable, and takes forever to heal. ...