Today we are discussing shin splints in youth athletes. This problem is most common in the sports of Cross-Country, football, soccer, and basketball. Typically any sport which requires a lot of running or just repeated force through the lower leg. Usually, the athletes are in high school, and maybe middle school, but shin splints can hamper any athlete regardless of age. This problem arises during the season, often around the…
Tired of being treated like “just another patient”? In the modern US health care system, it seems like providers care less and less about the patient and are more interested in getting you in and out as fast as possible. It seems like regardless of your age, your activity level, or what you do for a living – you receive the exact same care as the next person. Care has…
Far too often in today’s healthcare system, patients are being let down by their healthcare providers. As the patient, you deserve to be guided back to health appropriately and efficiently. Too many injured and ailing people are not being thoroughly evaluated, therefore not receiving appropriate conservative care, nor are they given a game plan to prevent the pain or injury from returning in the future. There are many types of ailments…
Stress. What a dirty word. And we have got plenty of it swarming around us all right now. So how does one deal with it? Or even better, how can you thrive during stressful situations – not just survive. There is no magic bullet. No quick pill or oil. Getting rid of or managing your stress takes a little bit of work. But it can be fun! It takes a…
Today we’re going to cover a warmup routine for CrossFit. The good news is that if you’re going to a good gym and you’ve got good trainers, good coaches, your warmup is built into the programming already. Where I go, CrossFit584 in Burlington NC, the first 20 to 30 minutes is 100% committed to a good warmup so that your brain and your body is mentally and physically prepared for…
A good stretching routine is vital to a healthy lifestyle and injury prevention. If you are sick of feeling tight and stiff, this info is for you! All you need is five minutes for this stretching routine, consisting of 5 different stretches. If you want the best results, employ this routine every single day. Each stretch you do for about a minute. Watch the video below to see this stretching…
When a patient enters our office, it is because they are in pain. Usually, that pain prevents you from doing something you love. If your back hurts, you can’t work in the garden or head out to play golf with your friends. Let’s first discuss where the pain comes from, and what we do about it at Cardinal Chiropractic and Sports Recovery. Pain (if it’s from the joints and muscles…
We’ve had the honor of working with Natalie, founder of Nat Packs, for the last couple of months. Nat Packs is a local meal delivery service established in 2017. Natalie’s goal is to provide nutritious and delicious meals to busy individuals in the Burlington area! Natalie was kind enough to be our guest blogger for December!! Check it out… Athletes and active adults need nutritious food, and fueling the body…
