HEALTH BLOG

• posted: May 16, 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. 11, 2021
• chiropractic care,  manual therapy,  injury,  neck pain,  shoulder pain,  spinal adjustment

A shoulder injury is an especially debilitating condition that can make it difficult to function until it heals properly. At MCR Chiropractic in Massachusetts, we offer a variety of non-invasive 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

• posted: Mar. 29, 2022
• chiropractic care,  safety,  sport concussion,  concussion,  head injury,  TBI,  spinal adjustments

A concussion, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is a “traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a Read More

• posted: Mar. 16, 2022
• exercise,  sport,  running,  chiropractic care,  health tips,  injury prevention,  stretches

Spring is in the air and the snow is melting away. As we prepare to flip the calendar from March to April, it’s the perfect time to commit to getting Read More

• posted: Mar. 14, 2022
• spinal manipulations,  chiropractic care,  education,  manual therapy,  neck pain,  stretches

Did you know that up to 70% of people will experience neck pain, at some point during their lives, that is severe enough to interfere with their daily activities? In Read More

• posted: Mar. 11, 2022
• exercise,  chiropractic care,  sports,  sports injury,  spinal manipulation,  manual therapy,  prevention,  injury

With warmer weather around the corner, we are all anxious to get back outside and enjoy our favorite sports and activities. Sports are a great way to stay healthy and Read More

• posted: Mar. 07, 2022
• exercise,  health,  chiropractic care,  yoga,  fitness,  mobility,  injury prevention

When you think of a well-rounded workout routine, what comes to mind? Lifting weights? Running on a treadmill? You may solely think of muscle-building or heart-pumping exercises as the focus Read More

• posted: Mar. 02, 2022
• exercise,  chiropractic care,  movement,  education,  chronic pain,  manual therapy,  spinal manipulations

It is estimated that around 116 million Americans experience chronic pain each year. The National Spine & Pain Center describes chronic pain as “pain that outlasts what is considered a normal Read More

• posted: Feb. 24, 2022
• chiropractic care,  spinal manipulation,  auto accident,  auto accident injury,  injury,  spine

Auto accidents are a fact of life in Massachusetts, especially during the winter months. Most auto accident injury victims will want to treat conservatively, and that's how we approach auto Read More

• posted: Feb. 15, 2022
• chiropractic care,  chiropractor,  rehabilitation,  prehabilitation,  prehab,  rehab

The unique circumstances of the past two years have forced many people to delay routine healthcare and surgeries. For many, these surgeries were pushed to spring. Now, in the midst Read More

• posted: Feb. 10, 2021
• active,  chiropractic care,  prevention,  aging,  keep moving,  partner in health

February is American Heart Month, a time when all people can focus on their cardiovascular health and the many ways that movement can promote heart health. As a member of your Read More

• posted: Jan. 06, 2022
• back pain,  health,  wellness,  chiropractic care,  faqs,  pain

Back pain can be extremely debilitating, and it is estimated that over 8 out of 10 people will suffer from the condition at some point in their lives. Back pain Read More

• posted: Oct. 26, 2021
• chiropractic care,  chiropractor,  opioids,  pain management,  movement,  cost savings,  pain medication,  activity

October is National Chiropractic Health Month! It’s a great time for us to remind you of a few ways that chiropractic care can positively impact each generation in your family Read More