HEALTH BLOG

• posted: Sep. 19, 2022
• back pain,  safety,  injury prevention,  neck pain,  shoulder pain,  health and wellness,  backpacks

Summer has come and gone and school buses are back on the road, filled with kids and all their supplies. Loose notebooks and brown bag lunches are in the past. Read More

• posted: Sep. 12, 2022
• back pain,  headaches,  neck pain,  function,  chriopractic care,  chiropractic adjustment,  pregnancy related pain,  motion

There's no doubt that chiropractic adjustments can help treat certain types of pain and injuries. But are they really effective? This is a question that many people ask, and our Read More

• posted: Aug. 22, 2022
• chiropractic care,  fall sports

With school starting shortly, fall sports like football, soccer, tennis, volleyball, and golf are right around the corner. With this critical time of year approaching for so many athletes, at Read More

• posted: Jul. 29, 2022
• chiropractic care,  sports,  backpain

Dealing with back pain from playing sports can be rough. You want to heal up quickly and return to activity as soon as possible. Whether it’s a strained back, pulled Read More

• posted: Jul. 21, 2022
• health,  wellness,  chiropractic care,  summer,  hydration

Did you know that about 60% of our bodies are made up of water? This is why staying hydrated is important, especially in the summer months. Dehydration is most common Read More

• posted: Jul. 18, 2022
• back pain,  chiropractic care,  pain,  spinal adjustment,  summer,  heat

As the summer starts to heat up, it's important to pay attention to any chronic pain you may have. While summer is a great time to get active outside, it Read More

• posted: Jul. 07, 2022
• chiropractic care,  spinal adjustments,  golfers elbow,  elbow pain,  tennis elbow,  sports injury chiropractic

Whether you’re an ace on the court or you’ve never picked up a racquet in your life, your elbow pain may be lateral epicondylitis (aka, tennis elbow). What is Lateral Epicondylitis? Read More

• posted: Jul. 05, 2022
• back pain,  chiropractic care,  summer,  gardening,  yard work

If you love to do yard work and garden, you're probably familiar with the aches and pains that come along with this type of work. Tending to your garden and Read More

• posted: Jun. 22, 2022
• back pain,  health,  chiropractic care,  opioids,  spinal manipulation,  prevention,  partner in health,  spinal adjustments,  acute back pain,  myofasical release

When many people think of back pain, they think of just that—pain in the back. But it can also have significant consequences that you may not even be aware of Read More

• posted: Jun. 14, 2022
• PMC,  Pan-Mass Challenge,  Dana-Farber,  Cancer Research,  Fundraising,  Bay State Physical Therapy,  Partner,  Support

Summer in New England means it is PMC Season across New England. Here at MCR Chiropractic, are proud of our sister company, Bay State Physical Therapy, for being the Official Read More

• posted: Jun. 02, 2022
• chiropractic care,  pain,  cupping,  function

Chiropractors have many tools and services that they incorporate into their patient’s care to help them overcome pain and restore function. Many of the techniques chiropractors use are related to Read More

• posted: May 23, 2022
• stretch,  exercise,  arthritis,  movement,  yoga,  Chiropractic care,  health and wellness

While many of us think we need to throw weights around and break a heavy sweat to get our bodies moving, the “no pain, no gain” mentality is a thing Read More

• posted: May 19, 2022

Osteoporosis is a common condition that affects 55% of Americans aged 50 and older, and more frequently affects women. In fact, women account for 80% of diagnosed osteoporosis cases. Osteopenia, Read More

• posted: May 17, 2022
• chiropractic care,  sports,  pain,  spring,  shoulder

With nice weather comes people participating in spring sports. While exercise is beneficial, it can also take a toll on the body, especially when people aren't performing motions correctly and Read More

• posted: May 10, 2022
• arthritis,  chiropractic care,  pain,  mobility,  range of motion,  flexibility,  posture

A chiropractor will identify your specific type of arthritis (there are over one hundred different kinds!), determine its severity, and understand its impact on your life. Combining the latest therapeutic Read More

• posted: May 02, 2022
• chiropractic care,  spinal manipulation,  injury,  neck pain,  shoulder pain

Shoulder pain could come from the shoulder joint itself or could stem from the surrounding ligaments and tendons, such as the tissues in the neck and upper back. This means Read More

• posted: Apr. 15, 2022
• active,  chiropractic care,  safety,  sports,  prevention,  sports injuries

The birds are chirping again, the sun is rising a bit earlier, and the smell of spring is in the air. Winter has given way to warmer temperatures and longer Read More

• posted: Apr. 04, 2022
• chiropractic care,  stretching,  neck pain,  exercises,  concussion

Whether you are a young athlete looking to get stronger to prevent injuries, a desk-bound worker with a desire to improve posture to reduce neck strain, or an older adult Read More