Author Archives: Austin Erickson

How Often Should You Get Adjusted After You Are Not in Pain?

Lets say you slipped and fell. Following this you had low back pain and neck pain which caused you go to your chiropractor. He or she recommended a 2X/week for 2 weeks then 1X/week for 2 weeks plan that covered … Continue reading

Case Study: Chiropractic and Migraine Headaches

Headaches are one of the most common complaints I see in my office. This is because of the simple fact that the neck joints easily become pushed out of place during our day to day activities which results in a … Continue reading

Answer These 3 Questions to Find Out if Chiropractic Care is Right For You

The brain controls every system in your body from your thyroid to your ability to fall asleep. As such its a pretty important organ and the body treats it as such with a protective layer of solid bone (skull)to protect … Continue reading

3 Fundamental Truths of Healing

Healing is a natural process our bodies undergo to correct injury or disease.  It happens without any effort on our part. It is a normal part of being human and one of our greatest gifts in life.  In this powerful … Continue reading

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