If you have stepped foot in a gym you have undoubtedly noticed at least one person who seems to always be wearing their belt, but why? How does this actually benefit us? It seems like to many people wearing your lifting belt simply goes with being in the gym. This is a common misconception that…
Now that summer is approaching many of us are trying to slim down the waist line. The task of taking on a diet can be quite daunting. Who to listen to? Where to start? While there are many diet strategies (all of which are effective for someone but not everyone), sustainability has to be a…
Identifying the cause of pain (via WebMD and google most likely) is usually the first step patients take when dealing with pain or discomfort as the cause tends to dictate the type of care they seek. Statistically, most people see their PCP for lower back pain, but are often disappointed when they don’t receive the answer’s that…
Research has shown that spinal manipulation is an effective treatment for those with musculoskeletal pain. The American Medical Association recommends spinal manipulation as a conservative approach before trying other more invasive procedures such as surgery! But just how does an “adjustment” work, and what exactly is it doing? In this post I will cover just a few of…
As a chiropractor in the city of Boston, I see a lot of cubicle dwellers and students. I have come to realize that majority of them have the same complaint: upper back/neck pain and occasionally low back pain. When I ask them what’s provocative, the answer is almost scripted: “Sitting at my computer! “Or on…
Dr. James Ellis DC, MSACN 