Author Archives: Austin Erickson

The Top 8 Foods That Naturally Reverse Low Testosterone

If you have been watching the news lately you may have heard of the epidemic of low testosterone.  ABC news estimated that as many as 1 in 10 men aged 30-70 has low T. The symptoms of low T can … Continue reading

3 Myths About Cholesterol

If you have been paying any attention to the prevailing medical attitudes towards cholesterol you are no doubt very familiar with popular belief that eating foods with lots of cholesterol is horrible for you heart and overall health.   Nothing … Continue reading

What Should You Do If Pain Keeps You From Sleeping?

Chronic pain can have many causes from repetitive stress injuries to slip and fall type injuries.  But one of the lesser known causes of chronic pain is lack of quality sleep. In some cases its the chronic pain that prevents … Continue reading

3 Simple Exercises to Banish Neck and Shoulder Pain

As a chiropractor I see lots of, you guessed it, neck and shoulder problems.  And while many of these problems result from acute injuries or repetitive stress injuries from a clear cause such as lifting heavy objects frequently many problems … Continue reading

The Injury That Lead Me To Be A Chiropractor

I’ll admit it. Before I injured my back at 19 years old I had no idea what a chiropractor was.  I had never been adjusted and had never had any serious back related issues. So when I sprained my lower … Continue reading

3 Things to Do After an Auto Accident

Have you ever been in an auto accident?  Be it a minor fender bender or a major accident injuries from auto accidents are unlike normal injuries.  The forces involved are tremendous and can severely injure the spine and neck.   … Continue reading

What Actually Happens When You Crack Your Own Neck

As a chiropractor I often have people come in and tell me something like “I usually just adjust myself but this time I can’t get it.”  I usually ask them to give a demonstration of their technique which usually scares … Continue reading

Local Chiropractor Combines Muscle Massage and Spinal Traction For Outstanding Results

Let me ask you a question.  The last time you went to the chiropractor (You do see a chiropractor right?) how long were you there? What did they do for treatment? Did you get muscle work? Electric stimulation? Anything?   … Continue reading

The 3 Things You Do Every Day That Ruin Your Sleep

Do you have trouble sleeping? Many Americans, as much as an estimated 40% have problems either falling asleep or staying asleep.  Sleep is an essential time when the body repairs itself and regulates hormones. With so many people not getting … Continue reading

The Top 3 Ways to Wreck Your Health

When I sat down to right this article I had an interesting thought.  There are many, many ways to improve your health.  You can change how you eat (in a million different ways), you can start an exercise program (there … Continue reading