Cummings Chiropractic

Just a little Chiropractic humor at the end of the week! Happy Friday!

It might sound funny at first, but there’s actually a small bit of truth behind this idea. The C6 vertebra — one of the bones in your neck — can sometimes resemble a smiling face when viewed from certain angles. It’s part of the cervical spine and plays a major role in supporting your head, allowing movement, and protecting the spinal cord that carries signals throughout your body. While the “happy face” appearance is only a visual coincidence, it’s still a cool reminder of how incredible the human body is. Even the smallest structures are constantly working behind the scenes to keep you balanced, supported, and functioning every day. In a simple way, it’s comforting to think that something inside you is always helping hold you together.

So many people forego exercise because of lack of time or ability. Remember that even just 5 minutes of walking a couple times a day is better than no walking. Gentle stretches sitting in a chair is better than not stretching at all. Start where you are and with what you can do.

Spring has sprung here in Michigan (kind of)! It is a wonderful time to get outside, enjoy the sunshine, and take a walk. Here are some wonderful reasons why!

I loved this little video and since my board this week talked about what your neurotransmitters do. I thought this video would fit right in! Enjoy!

TED-Ed 447K likes, 5.6K comments. "How the food you eat affects your brain - Mia Nacamulli"

If your back is bothering you at work while you sit, here are some basic stretches that you can do without leaving your desk. (Remember not all stretches are good for all people. If they make you feel worse stop immediately and talk to your chiropractor or primary care doctor and see what stretches are best for you.)

When your body hurts or dysfunctions it is trying to communicate with you that something isn't working and changes need to be made. Call our office and let us help you feel better and make the changes you need so your body complains less.

Here are some natural ways to elevate you happy chemicals in your body that you already make!

Here are some psoas (hip flexor) stretches to help with low back pain. ***please talk to your doctor before trying any new stretching or exercise program. Not all stretches/exercises are good for all people.***

One act of kindness, one kind word, one thoughtful gesture could bring a person from having a hard day to a better day. If we all did this each day imagine what a world we could create!

Sitting for prolonged periods of time can be a primary cause of low back pain due to the shortening of the psoas muscle (hip flexors). As chiropractors we can release this muscle, adjust the low back, and decrease your back pain. Then we can give you home stretches and exercises to help prevent it! Give our office a call today!