Our feet undergo a lot of stress, which can lead to significant foot and heel pain. As a board-certified chiropractor specializing in sports medicine, I see many patients with foot and heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis. The condition involves inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is the long, thick band of tissue that runs … Continue reading Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options for Plantar Fasciitis
Category: Sports Medicine
Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Weightlifters and Crossfitters
Chiropractic care offers several benefits for people of all ages and walks of life, but athletes and weightlifters are among the groups that can benefit the most. If you're a weightlifter or Crossfitter, read on to learn how it can help you. Improves posture and performance Weightlifting puts a lot of stress on the joints … Continue reading Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Weightlifters and Crossfitters
PCSF Chiropractic Offers Sports Physicals at Riverside High School
Each year, Pott County Sports & Family Chiropractic provides discounted sports physicals to students in the Riverside Community School District. We're proud of this longstanding tradition, which allows us to give back to the Oakland community. To make things even easier on parents and their families this year, we're providing the sports physicals during back-to-school … Continue reading PCSF Chiropractic Offers Sports Physicals at Riverside High School
Pinpointing Pain with Trigger Point Dry Needling
Have you ever experienced hard "knots" in your muscle? Those knots are known as “trigger points," and they can cause significant pain over large areas, making it difficult to perform daily tasks. A common treatment option for relieving myofascial trigger point pain is dry needling. What is the difference between trigger point dry needling and … Continue reading Pinpointing Pain with Trigger Point Dry Needling
What to Expect Before and After Cupping Therapy
The 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo are right around the corner, and we thought it would be the perfect time to discuss cupping therapy, a treatment option made popular by Michael Phelps during the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. While the treatment may be trendy now, it’s actually not new. In fact, cupping … Continue reading What to Expect Before and After Cupping Therapy
Five Things to Love About Chiropractic Care
Being a chiropractor is an unbelievable experience, and something I don't take for granted. Every day, I get the opportunity to work with a variety of patients, who put their health and healing in my hands. It's truly humbling to hear why they love chiropractic care and continually encourage their friends and family to seek … Continue reading Five Things to Love About Chiropractic Care
Class IV Laser Therapy for Pain and Inflammation
Recently our clinic added the industry's leading and most powerful Class IV Laser. We are excited to bring this service to our patients as a way to help alleviate pain, reduce inflammation and accelerate recovery times. Read on to learn more about the benefits, or contact us to find out if it’s right for you. … Continue reading Class IV Laser Therapy for Pain and Inflammation
Sports Physicals at Riverside High School
Nate Wiechmann, D.C., will be offering sports physicals for student athletes at Riverside High School in Oakland on Tuesday, July 30, from 5-8 p.m. The cost will be $25 per student, with a portion of all proceeds going directly back to the school. According to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, athletic injuries account for about 20 … Continue reading Sports Physicals at Riverside High School
Tips for Staying Healthy and Combating Cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness for the disease and the important steps people can take to reduce their risk. National statistics show that one in every eight women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetimes. But the disease doesn't only affect women. Men … Continue reading Tips for Staying Healthy and Combating Cancer
PCSF Chiropractic Provides Sports Physicals at Riverside High School on Aug. 15
Nate Wiechmann, D.C., will be offering sports physicals to student athletes at Riverside High School on Wednesday, August 15, from 5-8 p.m. The cost will be $25 each, and a portion of all proceeds will go directly back to the school. All students in grades 7-12 participating in athletics must complete a sports physical prior to the … Continue reading PCSF Chiropractic Provides Sports Physicals at Riverside High School on Aug. 15
