San Mateo Chiropractic News

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San Mateo Chiropractic Articles

First and foremost, it is important to warm-up before playing any sport. While "warming up" includes stretching, it is imperative to note that the latest research suggests that stretching first — that is, before the muscles have been warmed by light activity — actually REDUCES ability AND increases the chance of injury! Stretching after activity and during cool down is currently recommended. While this seems obvious, it's amazing how many athletes avoid stretching after exercising. >>More

The brain, spinal cord, and nerve roots comprise the nervous system in the body. The nervous system is the "communications center" for the body, sending signals that affect each aspect of our bodily functions — the heartbeat, blood flow, lung capacity, muscle strength, hearing, digestion, and countless other functions of life that we take for granted each day are all affected by the nervous system. In fact, without the proper functioning of the nervous system, the miracle of producing a baby would not be possible. >>More

When stopped in traffic, a driver is — generally — relaxed and unaware of impending threats, especially from cars approaching them from blind spots. Therefore, when a rear-end accident occurs, the neck is thrown forward, unprepared for the impact of the collision. This transference of energy also follows Newton's First Law. Oftentimes, during this collision, if a person is wearing a seatbelt, the body of the body is held stationary, while the head >>More

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