In the world we live in, there are as many emerging things to do to be healthy as there are things to avoid doing so as to not become unhealthy. It can be pretty overwhelming, but we believe that understanding the big-picture elements affecting our health is a great place to start before we start talking about how your health is related to chiropractic. So let's get into it! There are 3 Types of Stress Bombarding us Chronically: Physical stress: This type of stress can encomp

Anyone who has had a rough night of sleep knows that sleep can play a significant role in how you feel on a given day. But for those who deal with insomnia, getting a good night's sleep can feel like an impossibility. But what is it about sleep that affects our body's ability to function so much? Why is Sleep so Important? Sleep is vital to maintaining good health. It is essential to every process in the body and allows your body to function physically and mentally as it shou

Improve Your Posture for Better Respiratory Health Stand up straight! Don’t slouch! Important reminders we all remember receiving from our grownups and teachers growing up. Maybe Mom was trying to make us look better in family photos or maybe Grandma knew the effects posture had on our long-term health, but regardless, we’ve all been told to sit up straighter. Did you know that one of the most significant effects proper posture has on our body is on our respiratory system? Be

Stay Active and Healthy This Summer with Chiropractic-Approved Activities! Summer is here and studies have shown that being outdoors has overwhelming health benefits, both physical and mental. However, not all summertime activities are created equal, and some may counteract some of the progress achieved through chiropractic care. At Legacy Health Chiropractic, we encourage our patients to enjoy summer to its fullest but to engage in activities that support joint health, flexi

As you might expect, many people don't get adjusted the same way (the same adjustment, with the same technique and the same treatment plan) because there are many factors that determine what an adjustment looks like for someone. Let's dig deeper into why this can be! Chiropractic Technique: In the chiropractic world, there are many different techniques that allow a chiropractor to analyze someone's spine as well as to execute an adjustment. Depending on the technique that you

Navigating the world of pediatric health is a daunting task, especially for parents of young children who are approaching school age. There seem to be so many decisions to make and sometimes even medical professionals can give differing opinions about what is right for your child. More and more parents are seeking alternative and non-invasive ways to treat symptoms and promote the overall health and wellness of their children. Introducing your young child to the world of chir

High blood pressure is a fairly common condition, with the NHS estimating that 18% of adult men and 13% of adult women have elevated blood pressure. Furthermore, they state that half of the people over 75 years of age have high blood pressure. But what is high blood pressure, and what does that mean for our bodies and our health? What is High Blood Pressure? The ideal blood pressure is typically 120/80 mmHg. What does that measurement mean? Blood pressure is measured by the a

A lot of parents come to our clinic because they're interested in getting care for themselves, but often they are surprised to see that we also treat children, toddlers, and newborns. When they hear and see us caring for babies and newborns, and the most common question we hear is 'Why do babies need to get adjusted?'. Today, we decided to address this question as well as the other common questions that we get regarding pediatric chiropractic! Why should I take my baby to a c

The world and society we live in has become overwhelmingly sedentary. We sit for our jobs. We sit while we drive and travel. When we constantly sit, we frequently enter poor habits of poor posture and body positioning. This poor posture weighs on the body and can interfere with good body mechanics resulting in pain and reduced range of motion. This has a daily effect on our lives, but we don't often pay attention to it. So what is posture, why does it matter, and what can you

The world that we live in in so fast-paced, people run themselves ragged trying to finish all the tasks they need to do. People have a hundred things on their plates and only 24 hours in the day to accomplish them. Hustle culture glamorizes pushing hard, not sleeping, and prioritizing accomplishment, and sacrificing anything to reach your goals. Too often sleep and rest are the things that are sacrificed. We often treat sleep like a commodity that we can exchange for working

Spinal stenosis is defined as a narrowing of the spinal canal. The spinal canal is the protective sheath around the spinal cord...