Health

At ProActive Health, we understand the importance of maintaining a healthy spine and nervous system for overall well-being. But did you know that the health of your microbiome, the community of microorganisms living in your body, also plays a crucial role in your overall health and functioning?

Dealing with joint pain can be annoying and disrupt your lifestyle, but thankfully there are things you can do to help alleviate discomfort by icing or heating your joints.

Many people suffer from back pain due to long hours sitting down at their desks or from improper posture. However, there are millions of people in the US that suffer from scoliosis, which is a condition where the curvature within the spine isn’t fully aligned.

Winter is coming – no, we’re not talking about Game of Thrones, but with winter comes a common issue many suffer from each year: sinus infections.

More than 39 million Americans suffer from migraines, and if you’re a woman, you are three times more likely to have a migraine than if you were a man.

Many people understand that a healthy diet can lead to a longer life with less risk of producing health problems. However, there are even more benefits that people may be unaware of that can be a motivating factor in adapting to a healthier lifestyle.

Bringing a new baby into this world is a beautiful thing. However, it can be a long and tedious process that causes strain on your body. Many women tend to experience increased back pain, changes in their pelvis as they prepare for labor, and changes to their overall posture. Often, a doctor will recommend that you see a chiropractor who can offer you the care you need to alleviate any of the symptoms discussed earlier. Not only can your local chiropractor decrease overall back pain and prepare...

The majority of adults working in today’s world are likely sitting hunched over their desks and working on their computers all day. Depending on how active you stay in your daily life and how you sit at your desk, you probably experience some form of back, neck, or hip pain. Many people feel as if they will never be able to escape the strain desk jobs add to their bodies. However, at ProActive Health, we tell all of our chiropractic patients that there is a solution to alleviating this pain and...

If you’re an athlete, your weekly schedule and responsibilities likely consist of a lot of running, jumping, or tackling. Whether you’re playing golf or tackling a quarterback from Norte Dame, your body will probably feel some form of built-up tension through straining, tears, and sprains...

Though many people seek chiropractic care for their back or sports-related injuries, another common issue that people experience is shoulder pain...

Like most people, you likely have a carton of pure orange juice sitting in your fridge (If you don’t, you’ll like want to get some after reading this article). Not only does orange juice taste amazing, with or without pulp, it’s also a great source of vitamin C...

As we continue to age, caring for our bodies is essential not only to assure that we live a long life but that we live a healthy one too. One common piece of advice that people would give to their younger selves is to maintain a more nutritious diet, exercise consistently, and not ignore any issues your body is experiencing...

In our last post, we discussed the benefits fitness can have on your body as you get older. To keep yourself strong and mobile, it’s essential to exercise your hips, shoulders, legs, and back while following it up with a stretch...

Our last post discussed the benefits chiropractic care can have on your body as you get older. Finding a trusted chiropractor is important to help alleviate body pain, increase mobility, and align your body so you can live a more proactive lifestyle...

The cold months in the midwest may seem to go on forever with little sunlight and warmth. This can play a significant role in your mood and physical health as your body isn’t receiving enough Vitamin D from the sun...

If you struggle with falling asleep or staying asleep at night, know that you’re not alone. A study done by the American Sleep Association showed that over 60 million Americans suffer from a sleep disorder...

Because of the rise of the Internet and viral videos of chiropractors spreading like wildfire, it can be easy to misunderstand what a chiropractic adjustment actually entails. It’s more than it’s “cracked” up to be!

Although sometimes people assume that the time to see a chiropractor is after you’ve already sustained some kind of injury to your back or are already experiencing pain, everyone can benefit from regular adjustments. There are several reasons people go to the chiropractor: here are three signs it is time for you to go see a chiropractor, too!