Great Life Chiropractic Blog

The Impact of Excessive Screen Time

From TVs to tablets: the relation between device-specific screen time and health-related behaviours and characteristics Maricarmen Vizcaíno, Matthew Buman, Tyler DesRoches & Christopher Wharton BMC Public Health 20, Article number: 1295, August 26, 202 Abstract Background The purpose of this study was to examine whether extended use of a variety of screen-based devices, in addition

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The Immediate Effects of Spinal Thoracic Manipulation on Respiratory Functions

Doo Chul Shin, PT, PhD and Yong Woo Lee, PT, DC, PhD Journal of Physical Therapy Science, September 2016; 28(9): 2547-254 Abstract [Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of thoracic spinal manipulation therapy on respiratory function including forced vital capacity and forced expiratory volume in one second in young healthy

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Study Shows Reduction in Anxiety in Patients Undergoing Chiropractic Care

Reduction in Anxiety & Dysautonomia in Five Adult Patients Undergoing Chiropractic Care for Vertebral Subluxation: A Case Series & Review of the Literature Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research, Volume 2020 Bruce Steinberg, DC, CACCP, Kate Clodgo-Gordon, DC, David G Russell, BSc (Psych), BSc (Chiro), Cert TT Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research ~ April 17, 2020

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Use Technology Wisely through this Coronavirus Situation

It’s one thing to use technology to stay connected with friends and family; it’s another to spend your time endlessly scrolling through mainstream and social media. Being plugged into the news is a major factor in mental and physical health, registered psychologist Simon Sherry shares. The number of Canadians who say they’re experiencing high levels

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Resolution of Low Back Pain in a Pregnant Patient

Resolution of Low Back & Pelvic Pain in a Pregnant Patient Utilizing the Webster Technique: A Case Report & Review of the Literature Jena Snyder, DC & Joel Alcantara, DC  Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health, Chiropractic ~ December 18, 2019 ~ Pages 139-143 Abstract Objective: To describe the successful health outcomes following chiropractic care of

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Resolution of Hypothyroidism and Improved Cervical Curve in a 52-Year-Old Female

Resolution of Hypothyroidism & Improved Cervical Curve in a 52-Year-Old Female Undergoing Chiropractic Care for Vertebral Subluxation: A Case Study & Review of the Literature Caitlin Reimer, DC Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research ~ January 27, 2020 ~ Pages 171-177 Abstract Objective: The purpose of this paper is to report the effects of subluxation based chiropractic care

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Reduction of Neck Pain in 78-Year-Old Female with Severe Degenerative Disc Disease

Reduction of Neck Pain and Immobility in a 78-Year-Old Patient with Severe Degenerative Disc Disease and Osteoporosis Using Gonstead Chiropractic Care for Vertebral Subluxation: A Case Study Sarah Hock DC, CACCP & Mike McIntyre, DC Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research ~ April 6, 2020 ~ Pages 43-49 Abstract Objective: To describe the care and outcomes of subluxation-based

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