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Maximizing Performance and Preventing Injuries: The Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Fall Athletes

As the leaves change color and the crisp autumn air sets in, fall athletes gear up for their highly anticipated season. Whether you’re an avid football player, a cross country runner, or a soccer enthusiast, the importance of keeping your body in peak condition cannot be overstated. While proper training and conditioning play a fundamental […]

Vitamin C and Chiropractic

Did you know that nutrition research into vitamin C has found that it has an important role in forming bone and in bone protection? Vitamin C is active throughout our body. It strengthens the capillaries and cell walls, and it is crucial for the formation of collagen. Vitamin C also helps to prevent bruising, promotes […]

Celebrating 26 Years Of Care

This month we are proud to embark on our 26th year of practice. During our patient appreciation month, we would like to take a moment to thank our practice members for their continued support throughout our 26 year journey. Our practice has grown over the years due to patient referrals and word of mouth. We […]

The Benefits of Active Release Technique (ART)

Active release technique (ART) treats your body’s soft tissue by combining manipulation and movement. It was first used by Dr. Leahy, a chiropractor, to treat soft tissue disorders in elite athletes and has since been used to treat millions of people. The technique has also been around for more than 30 years! The Benefits of […]

Infertility and Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic care is health maintenance of the spinal column, discs, related nerves without drugs or surgery. It involves the art and science of adjusting misaligned joints of the body, especially of the spine, thus reducing spinal nerve stress and therefore promoting health. Chiropractic care is a safe and natural approach to enhancing the body’s ability to function properly. This is […]

Chiropractic Care and Mental Health

Chiropractic care involves a mind-body approach that favors adjusting physical symptoms in order to improve mental ones. As chiropractors we are well-equipped to take a holistic approach to your mental health, looking at all possible ways to make you feel better. New studies now back up the effectiveness of chiropractic care in relieving certain mental […]

Chiropractic and Range of Motion Increase

Range of motion of the body is crucial to proper movement. Pain or discomfort may result from restricted range of motion, making moving some body parts difficult. An individual joint or body part’s range of motion (ROM) is expressed in degrees and it indicates the amount of movement that can be performed in that region. […]

Chiropractic Care and Joint Pain

Chiropractic care has numerous applications and is used to solve many health problems including those that affect the joints. Arthritis can be debilitating for men and women from all age groups. For many people, arthritis is a chronic condition that not only causes problems for the entirety of an individual’s life but it also tends […]

Chiropractic and Sinus Pressure

Many people experience seasonal allergies, which result from our immune system’s reaction to a foreign substance. Allergens like pollen and mold can trigger this adverse response. While some rely on medication to get through the day with sinus pressure, a chiropractor can provide a long-term natural remedy, without the need for drugs or surgical intervention. […]

Stress Management and How Chiropractic Helps

The holidays can be a stressful time for some individuals and studies show that 79% of Americans feel stress at various times throughout each day. Stress also plays a significant role in chronic disease. It manifests throughout the year through multiple avenues and individual health requires that people have a plan to remove and cope […]

Hydration and Joint Pain

Most people are familiar with common signs of dehydration: muscle cramps, excessive thirst, and lightheadedness. Just because you aren’t experiencing the serious symptoms listed above doesn’t mean that you aren’t dehydrated. The truth is that up to 75% of the population in America is walking around dehydrated. If lost fluids aren’t replaced, then chronic dehydration […]

Vitamin C and Fall

With the change in weather, practice members commonly ask what they can do to prepare for the cold and flu season. Aside from getting adjusted regularly, we recommend patients eat a well-balanced diet and take good quality supplements. Vitamin C is a standard go-to supplement to boost the immune system and it has been shown […]

Chiropractic Care and Sleep Hygiene

Sleep issues occur for a variety of reasons. Spinal pain affects over 54% of adults, while migraines and chronic headaches affect over 38 million Americans. In addition to pain, insomnia affects over 30% of adults. People often seek out fancy new mattresses or a celebrity endorsed pillow to help alleviate their sleep issues. A simpler […]

Chiropractic Care for Tennis Elbow

First and foremost, thank you to all of our practice members and friends in the community who helped celebrate our 25 years as an office. We were beyond humbled by the gifts and kind words we received. We hope to continue our promise to provide quality care for another 25 years! Over our summer months […]

Celebrating 25 Years of Care

We would like to take a moment to thank our practice members for their continued support throughout our 25 year journey. Our practice has grown over the years due to patient referrals and word of mouth. We recognize and appreciate our patients sharing their positive experiences and reviews online. It warms our hearts to read […]

The Health Benefits of Walking

As chiropractors, we commonly encourage motion as it is not only helpful for the spine and joints, it is good for your overall health as well. Especially after an adjustment when a patient is experiencing symptoms of a disc bulge, we recommend walking instead of sitting to help provide motion and adequate blood flow to […]

Runner’s Knee

When the weather begins to get nice outside people tend to engage in outdoor leisurely activities like golf, biking and running. During this time our office starts to see a number of people that wish to be able to enjoy running in particular without pain. Did you know that chiropractors can treat knee pain that […]

Rocktape and Chiropractic

During the spring time you may start to see people wearing various kinds of kinesiotape. Rocktape is the kinesiotape of choice in our chiropractic office and is something we use to help stabilize areas of pain and to provide support to a problematic region. Patients will often say that after the application of Rocktape, they […]

Chiropractic and Frozen Shoulder Relief

What exactly is “Frozen Shoulder?” Frozen shoulder is a condition that causes pain and stiffness in the shoulder. It begins with trauma or a surgery that can cause chronic inflammation. Frozen shoulders are most likely to occur in people who are 35-50 years old and more often in women. If a frozen shoulder is not […]

Benefits of Electrical Muscle Stimulation

Chiropractors use a plethora of modalities to help treat their patients on a daily basis. Electrical Muscle Stimulation or “Stim” as we call it in our office, is commonly used on our patients. We use it either before or after a chiropractic adjustment, depending on the case, to help stimulate specific muscles. Sometimes these muscles […]

Cervical Pillows

Do you suffer from neck pain or stiffness? Are you getting chiropractic care regularly but are still waking up with neck pain? How old is your pillow and are you using the right one? Cervical pillows are specially designed to provide support for your neck and spinal column. A cervical pillow holds your neck in […]

Health Benefits of Infrared Therapy

Infrared therapy is a light-based method used to treat pain and inflammation for various parts of the body. Unlike ultraviolet light, which can damage the skin, infrared light helps to enhance cell regeneration. The infrared light is delivered to the site of injury or inflammation at certain wavelengths, actually promoting cell repair! This therapy is […]

Benefits of Cupping Therapy

We offer a variety of modalities at Van Ness Chiropractic. A popular treatment we offer during our massages is called Cupping Therapy. Learn about the benefits of cupping therapy here. The process involves placing a cup against a person’s skin and a partial vacuum is generated in the cup lifting muscle and tissue. The traditional […]

Why Do Chiropractors Recommend Orthotics

Our feet consist of 26 bones and an array of muscles, ligaments and tendons. Your feet support and balance your body weight. Any alterations in foot structure and alignment can have poor consequences for other joints in your body. Custom orthotics are supports which are worn inside the shoes to correct foot alignment issues which […]

Backpack Safety for Your Children

Backpacks that are too heavy can cause a lot of problems for children such as poor posture, neck issues and back pain. Learn about backpack safety for your children here. Backpack Safety for Your Children The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) recommends a backpack weigh no more than 5% to 10% of a child’s weight. Young […]

7 Amazing Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Seniors

Think chiropractic care is only for back pain? Think again. Read on to learn 7 amazing benefits of chiropractic care for seniors. 7 Amazing Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Seniors 1. Pain Relief Chiropractic care is one of the most effective and safest forms of health care to treat pain due to spinal related conditions. […]

Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Babies

Everyone loves going to the chiropractor. The benefits are immeasurable, and for the most part, people feel noticeably better physically, mentally, and emotionally even after just a handful of visits. Just as adults feel the benefits of chiropractic, the same goes for babies and children. The truth is that chiropractic care isn’t just for adults. Children of […]

Low Back Pain and You

Lower back pain (LBP) is a very common occurrence and four out of five or 80% of people experience an episode of this condition at one point in their lifetime in the United States. According to statistics, back pain is the number one cause of disability worldwide and $50 Billion is spent annually by Americans […]

Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy

Chiropractic care is a very safe and gentle approach for pregnant patients to create or maintain a balanced pelvis and have a proper position for birth. When spinal nerve stress is reduced, a patient’s overall health is allowed to flourish. Chiropractic, as a whole, is not contraindicated during pregnancy and is encouraged due to its […]

Sports Acupuncture & Dry Needling for the Athlete

Derived from Chinese Medicine, Sports Acupuncture and Dry Needling are holistic health techniques that have been used across the world to treat a variety of medical conditions. After the 2008 Olympics in China, these methods of therapy have become widely popular with athletes. Sports Acupuncture and Dry Needling have been proven to freely enhance and […]

Vitamin D and the Importance of Supplementation

The most common food sources of vitamin D are derived from animal origin, but most natural foods are a poor source comprising less than ten percent of the RDA. Most people are not aware that 90% of vitamin D comes from the sun. Food sources like milk, margarine and orange juice are fortified with vitamin […]

Simple Tips To Help With Prolonged Desk Work

With the ongoing pandemic, we have all had to make changes in our daily routines. To minimize the amount of people at work, a number of employees have shifted to the “work from home” option. With this location choice we, as chiropractors, have seen an increase in low back and neck related issues. People have […]

Stress and Your Nervous System

At one point or another in life, we have all experienced some sort of stress. That feeling that causes a person to feel overwhelmed and unable to manage their current state, brought on by stressors, has an effect both physically and mentally for a person. Our nervous system affects every part of our body through […]

Healthy Ways To Strengthen Your Immune System

Some people may think of chiropractic care only in terms of back and neck pain. However, the benefits extend beyond that, including improved immune function. Healthy Ways To Strengthen Your Immune System Our body is run by electrical impulses generated from nerves that run through our spinal column and then out to every organ and […]

Leg Length Imbalance And Back Pain

Leg length imbalance can be structural or functional. Structural leg length imbalance is due to anatomical causes, such as unequal growth rates or fractures. More common is functional leg length imbalance, resulting from biomechanical stress. The most common cause of a functional leg length imbalance is excessive pronation (foot rolling in) which produces a shorter limb. During walking or exercise, […]

Questions & Answers About Chiropractic

The #1 question we get about chiropractic care: Is chiropractic for back and neck pain? Find your answers about chiropractic care here. Question: Is chiropractic for back and neck pain? Answer: It depends on whom you ask. For example, a woman who no longer has menstrual problems (or infertility) may say, “Chiropractic is for menstrual (or fertility) […]

Treating Symptoms: Why Are People Turning Away From Symptom Treatment?

What can be wrong with treating symptoms? On the surface it sounds great – being pain-free, no inflammation, no rash, no runny nose, no diarrhea, no vomiting, no aches, normal blood pressure, normal cholesterol. After all, who doesn’t want to feel good by simply taking a pill, rubbing on an ointment or otherwise using an […]

We Do Things Different Over Here

Every day we are told by patients that we do things different than other chiropractors they have visited. We agree. And this is why… We take the time to listen to your concerns, and we understand movement. We don’t simply give you a quick adjustment, we look at how you move to determine the root cause of your problem. This […]

Why Do People Get Back Pain?

Back pain affects people of all ages, all nationalities and all socioeconomic statuses. Back pain is the leading cause of disability and accounts for more than 264 million lost workdays every year. Experts estimate that 80% of the population will experience back pain at some point in their lives. Most people with back pain recover, […]

Chiropractic Improves Breathing And More!

Did You Know? Did you know that chiropractic adjustments provide more than back/neck pain relief and increased range of motion? Significant improvements in other areas of the body are commonly associated with chiropractic adjustments. To find out exactly what types of non-musculoskeletal improvements occur most, 1,504 questionnaires were distributed to people who had just been […]

Exercise and Managing Your Stress During Quarantine

Undoubtedly, the number of us experiencing stress and anxiety during the April quarantine is increasing by the day. Our lives have been turned upside down as we now find ourselves working from home, homeschooling our children, or perhaps not working at all. Others, whose jobs are deemed as essential, like medical workers, are still required to go to work. Regardless of what […]

Nutrition’s Role in Chiropractic Care

Nutrition goes hand in hand with chiropractic care. Why? Well, chiropractic care treats the whole body, taking a holistic approach to wellness. If your food choices are unhealthy, it reduces the benefits of chiropractic care. In fact, your dietary choices might even harm the important chiropractic work being done. What you feed your body has […]

Chiropractic & Its Connection to Stress Management

Stress is a part of life. Busy schedules, lots of commitments, work, family and fun all take up time. With all these things piled on top of each other, sometimes it feels like there’s not enough minutes in each day. This filled-up schedule takes a toll on us, both physically and emotionally. Understanding the different […]

Cold Weather Blues: How to Stay Active All Winter Long

As the weather gets colder, it gets easier and easier to curl up on the couch and never want to leave. However, these couch relaxation sessions feel even better after getting up and getting your heart rate going. The combination of an active routine and a cozy couch can really make this cold winter season […]

7 Health-Focused Resolutions to Make to Yourself this Holiday

As we approach the end of 2019, our minds are focused on the upcoming season’s holiday festivities. For many, this is a season of indulging in hot chocolate and Christmas cookies while letting health and fitness goals fall by the wayside. This holiday season, we challenge you to make a couple resolutions a little bit […]

From Then to Now: The Ancient History of Chiropractic Care

How much do you know about the history of chiropractic care? Did you know that although the chiropractic profession is relatively new, chiropractic adjustments have been in use for ages? Whether you’re new to chiropractic or a longtime patient at Van Ness Chiropractic, there’s something to be learned through the ancient history of chiropractic care. […]

Chiropractic & Its Role in Natural Birth Preparation

Chiropractic care and pregnancy: for some, those two terms seem like they don’t belong together at all. There is sometimes a disconnect in our minds between chiropractic and birth preparation. For others, the concept of visiting a chiropractor during pregnancy just never crossed their minds. However, natural birth plans can benefit from including chiropractic care. […]

Back to School: 4 Keys to a Healthy Spine in the Classroom

For some, the words “back to school” spark feelings of excitement and anticipation. For others, “back to school” is synonymous with “summer is over, and soon we’ll have snow.” No matter where you fall on this spectrum, there’s no denying that back-to-school time is upon us. As both teachers and students head to school, here’s […]

Chiropractic Care for Migraine Headaches

Migraines are one of the most common disabling illnesses in the world. According to the Migraine Research Foundation, almost one in four U.S. household includes someone who deals with migraines. Combine that frequency with the fact that more than 90% of those impacted are unable to work or function normally during their migraine, and the […]

Summertime Swimming & Chiropractic

Pool and lake season is upon us! As you dip your toes into summer water activities, keep in mind the benefits and risks that come from swimming. Chiropractic exercises and care improve the benefits of swimming and reduce the risks. Read on to learn about summertime swimming & chiropractic care. Why swim? Swimming is often […]

Fast Facts About Functional Movement Screening at Van Ness Chiropractic

More and more people, from teenagers to adults, are actively trying to improve their flexibility, strength, endurance and power. The reason why is simple: when a person is strong in his or her fundamental movement patterns, greater movement efficiency and therefore improved performance is the result. In order to establish the quality of an individual’s […]

Reducing Back & Neck Pain During Gardening Season

When we reach the month of May, the temperatures start rising, and we know that summer is just around the corner. For many, this is the perfect time of year to clean up the flower beds and prep for the long, hot days on the patio. As gardening season commences, take care to reduce your […]

10 Most Common Questions about Chiropractic Care

No matter where you are in your chiropractic experience, you may still have some questions about chiropractic care. Perhaps you are wondering about children receiving chiropractic care, or maybe you’re curious to know what you can do outside of the chiropractor’s office to help reduce the risk of injury and maintain bone and joint health. […]

Preventing Travel Aches and Pains During Spring Break with Chiropractic Care

It’s no secret that this winter has been a brutal one. It seemed like whenever the light appeared at the end of the tunnel, Mother Nature furiously fired back with another snowstorm. But good news – March is here, which means we can finally look forward to spring. For many of us, the warmer weather […]

Winter Wellness: Staying Healthy & Strong while Shoveling, Skiing, Skating & Sledding

Are you the type of person who loves when the world outside turns into a Winter Wonderland? Or would you rather winter ended right after Christmas? No matter your feelings on winter, it’s likely that you will spend time in the next month or so shoveling snow. You may also take the kids sledding at […]

Maintaining Good Posture (And How Chiropractic Care Can Help!)

It’s the start of a new year, and, as is customary, Americans around the country are committing to New Year Resolutions. As you make your list of self-improvements in 2019, consider adding this to the list: good posture. In recent decades, good posture has gone the way of the 8-track tape and rotary dial phone, […]

Chiropractic Care for All Ages

From newborn to ninety-nine, all ages can benefit from chiropractic care at Van Ness Chiropractic. As we bring 2018 to a close during this last month of the year and gather with family and friends from near and far to celebrate the holidays, consider the many ways chiropractic care benefits at each stage of life. […]

Finding Relief When the Stress of the Holidays Hit

We’ve all experienced stress at times in our lives. Unfortunately, it can become a part of our normal, everyday routine. Whether it’s the responsibilities of a new job, a move to a new home, or just generally making ends meet, stress can quickly become an overpowering reality. To make matters worse, the stress and anxiety […]

The Weekend Warrior’s Guide to Avoiding Injuries

It’s hard to argue against a good exercise. Whether you swim a few laps at the public pool, get together with friends for some pickup basketball, or lace up your shoes for a run through the scenic trail, you’re doing both your body and mind a favor by finding ways to maintain bodily health through […]

Chiropractic Care Help with Allergies

It’s that time of year again – runny nose. Sneezing. Coughing. Itchy, watery eyes – it seems at the end of every summer and beginning of fall, those with seasonal allergies are subjected to these irritating and sometimes painful symptoms, or at least some sort of combination of them. When these problems break out, they […]

Here’s Why Your Child Needs Chiropractic Care

According to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), young children are suffering from back pain much earlier than previous generations. Why? One contributing factor is certainly too-heavy backpacks; another is the early age in which children begin participating in sports. These are just two of the many reasons why your child needs chiropractic care. As the […]

Water Skiing and Whiplash: Relief from Summer Neck Pain

Up in the Midwest, summer is a cherished time when we can finally come out of hibernation and get a little Vitamin D. After so long of a time indoors, many people like to go out and get into their boats for some water skiing or tubing. If we’ve just described you, go ahead, enjoy […]

Common Summer Sports Injuries & How to Prevent Them

The summer months in the northern Midwest are a time of excitement and reawakening. Those who love to exercise outdoors often burst out of the house for some much-needed exercise after a period of hibernation. Those who are have been active all year round tend to whip out a new pair of outdoor shoes, try […]

Chiropractic Care: Your Ticket to Arthritis Relief

Arthritis is the leading cause of disability and causes pain, aching, stiffness and swelling of the joints. As of March 2017, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention announced data estimating that 54.4 million U.S. adults suffer from arthritis – or what equates to about 25% of the population. To throw a few more numbers […]

How Chiropractic Care Can Improve Your Sleep

In recent years, Americans have placed a renewed emphasis on the benefits of high-quality sleep for adults. As the Huffington Post states, “Quality shut-eye is some of the best medicine available. It leads to more energy, helps you handle stress and improves overall well-being. Your system also benefits in countless little-known yet important ways when […]

What to Do When Seasonal Weather Change Gives You Back Pain

When the weather is frigid and gloomy one week and moderate and sunny the next, you know we’ve made it to March. Though even this earliest sign of spring brings feelings of anticipation for most people, for others, seasonal weather change means one thing: pervasive back pain. The first step to reducing seasonal back pain […]

Chiropractic Care & The Olympics: How DCs Help Olympic Athletes Reach Peak Performance

With the 2018 Winter Olympics mere days away, athletes of all kinds have landed in PyeongChang, South Korea for their chance at Olympic gold. As we watch these athletes compete, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of the two weeks of international competition and forget that these athletes have trained nearly their […]

How to Boost Your Immune System with Chiropractic Care

If you made it through the holidays without succumbing to the flu or common cold, you’re likely breathing a sigh of relief. While it’s certainly true that illness tends to hit at the most inconvenient times – namely, the holidays – cold and flu season extends well into the new year. What can you do […]

Combating Winter Aches & Pains

As the old song goes, “the weather outside is frightful.” And, as we’re in the beginning of December, the weather is bound to get only more frigid as the winter season progresses. With freezing temperatures and arctic winds come runny noses, coughs and body aches. Learn about combating winter aches & pains this year with […]

Wellness during the Holiday Season: Healthy Swaps

Believe it or not, the holidays are right around the corner. In less than a month, we’ll be gathering around the dining room table with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving. Shortly after that, the holiday festivities begin, with work parties, White Elephant gift exchanges and decking the home (inside and out) with twinkling lights […]

Staying Injury-Free During Fall Sports through Chiropractic Care

Despite the recent summer-like temperatures, the trees are changing color and fall sports are back in action. Whether your high schooler plays football, soccer, volleyball or lacrosse, staying injury-free all season long is vital for your athlete. According to the American Chiropractic Association, “While traditional medicine treats fractures, dislocations, lacerations and damaged tendons and ligaments, […]

Curing Pain Naturally: How Chiropractic Care Reduces Back & Neck Pain

Back pain can keep you from living your life in the way that you desire. If you are dealing with acute or chronic pain, it is time for you to stop into VanNess Chiropractic. Distress from the back can range from stiffness to sharp pains, neither of which are desirable. If you are experiencing back […]

Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Kids

It’s that time of year again. If you have children, you are probably getting them ready to go back to school. This means that it is time to take a long, hard look at your child’s backpack. Backpacks are wonderful for carrying books, but they can be very harmful to a child’s growing body. The […]

Using Chiropractic to Counteract Poor Posture in the Workplace

When you are not enjoying the warm weather that summer brings, it is likely that you are spending a good chunk of time sitting – whether in your office or on an airplane to your favorite summer destination. If you work an office job or spend your workday sitting at a desk of some kind, […]

Do you need chiropractic care this summer?

It’s the beginning of June, and the long days and cool nights of summer stretch out ahead of us. Fun-filled days of running, hiking, gardening, waterskiing and tubing, golf, tennis and cycling are right around the corner. While all of these activities are enjoyable and memorable, they can also put extra pressure and strain on […]

Chiropractic Care for Every Stage of Your Pregnancy

Studies show that over half of expectant women experience back pain at some point during their pregnancy. Pregnancy causes incredible strain on the body, including the spine, from conception until delivery and even after. The excellent chiropractic care at Van Ness can relive much of this discomfort, providing the mother with a natural alternative to […]

How to Treat Whiplash after a Car Accident

Car accidents are a terrifying experience. Whiplash is a commonly sustained injury that can create serious issues post-accident if left unaddressed, such as overall discomfort, pain, disc damage and even headaches. After a car accident, Van Ness Chiropractic should be one of the first calls you make. Chiropractic care is the first step to relieving […]

Corrective Exercise at Van Ness Chiropractic

“Corrective exercise” is a bit of a buzz word in the fitness industry these days. Perhaps you’ve heard the term used in your fitness center by personal trainers, or perhaps you’ve heard it used at Van Ness Chiropractic by Kevin Kula, our in-house “Flexibility Coach.” A tremendous number of athletes and individuals are performing high-level […]

Chiropractic & Hockey: Sports Performance

Many of you are already aware of the numerous benefits of chiropractic care. You might also know about the top benefits of chiropractic care for athletes. Did you know, however, that chiropractic care is regularly used by both professional and amateur hockey players? Our doctors are intimately familiar with chiropractic care for hockey players, as […]

Making Wellness This Year’s Resolution

It’s that time of year again – the time for crowded gyms, new detoxes and intentions to spend more time with family and friends. New Year’s Resolutions are nothing new, but they often follow the same pattern. We start off strong in the beginning of January, but lose motivation and focus by the end of […]

Home for the Holidays: Meet the Van Ness Chiropractic Family

We want to take care of your family. Here at Van Ness, we consider our team a family that is serving your family. We want to get to know you, and we can’t wait for you to get to know us. Meet the Van Ness Chiropractic family and the members of our trusted team. Home […]

Stay Illness Free This Season with Chiropractic Care – Here’s How

When we get sick, the first thing we do is lay the blame on “germs”. But, did you know that the overall state of your body contributes to your daily health, right down to getting the common cold? The nervous system must stay balanced to keep you functioning properly. While your immune system is fighting […]

15 Facts You Never Knew About Your Spine

October is National Chiropractic Health Month, and World Spine Day is October 16. The theme for this year’s World Spine Day is “Straighten Up and Move,” highlighting the importance of physical activity and improving posture as an integral facet of good spinal health and the prevention of injury. In honor of these worldwide initiatives to […]

Top Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Athletes

Once every four years, the Summer Olympics take over for two weeks in August. On every platform, from social media to your television, Americans are entranced by the feats that Olympians are able to accomplish with their bodies. Olympic athletes flip through the air, kayak raging waters, break speed records on the track and in […]

Prepare for a Healthy Pregnancy: Chiropractic’s Role

Among the many changes an expectant mother experiences during her pregnancy is the change to her body. As the developing baby grows and begins moving around, there are several physiological and hormonal changes that occur. For example, the abdomen begins to protrude and the back increases its curve. There are also pelvic and postural adaptations, […]

Improve Your Golf Game with Chiropractic Care

Golfers will often talk about how mentally grueling the sport can be, but that certainly isn’t the only challenge to the game. With repetitive movements and a certain amount of flexibility required to swing the club just right, golfers also understand how physically taxing the game can be on their bodies. It should come as […]

Soothing your Spring Allergies with Chiropractic Care

Allergies are among the most common chronic conditions worldwide, so it’s no surprise that 10-30% of the world’s population suffers from hay fever, also known at allergic rhinitis. At this time of year, people everywhere are suffering from the effects of hay fever, from runny noses to itchy eyes and attacks of sneezing. Because hay […]

Harsher Warnings for NSAIDS

FDA admits that all anti-inflammatory medications have dangerous side effects. Have you ever taken aspirin, ibuprofen (Motrin/Advil) or naproxen (Aleve/Naprosyn) to alleviate pain? If so, you are like millions of others who seek temporary relief from these popular medications. These drugs are known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and are making headlines for the serious […]

All About Neck Pain: You Don’t Need to Live With It

We’ve all been there. Neck pain can ruin your day (or days). Waking up in the morning with a stiff neck or trying to get through the work day with a pinched nerve can drastically lower your quality of life. Yet, a majority of people will choose to live with day-to-day neck pain, when, in […]

Chiropractic Can Help Relieve The Effects Of Stress

In today’s fast-paced environment, stress is a fact of life. And during the busy times you are under more stress than normal. This added stress may have an adverse affect on your body and your health. Stress lowers the body’s resistance to disease. Many medical sources estimate that 50-80% of all diseases are stress-related in […]

Backpack Safety and Children’s Health

It’s not just a backpack issue Article contributed by Jeffrey Slocum, D.C., Bath, ME, Learning CurvesT Parents and educators everywhere are concerned about the burdens that children are lugging around each day in the form of poorly designed, improperly packed and inappropriately worn backpacks. This phenomenon has also become a major focus of chiropractors who […]

Family Health: Nutrition and Chiropractic for Daily Living

Your family is the group of people you care about most. Day in and out, kids and/or spouses are going to school, work, practices, games, rehearsal, ballet…the list goes on. These inevitably busy schedules make it nearly impossible to maintain overall family wellness. From the food they eat, to the physical/mental demands they experience, family […]

Protect Your Back When You Shovel

Because it is often strenuous work, shoveling can easily lead to back pain for people of all ages. “You really should be in good physical condition to shovel snow,” explains Dr. VanNess. “If you have any indication of back weakness or inflexibility, avoid the task.” To those persons bridled with the task of clearing the […]

Spine Talk 101

Ever think what life would be like without a spine? If your spine wasn’t there to hold you up every day, how could you walk or run or even breathe? Without the spine, your spinal cord would be unprotected from damage. Ready for some Spine Talk 101? Your brain and spinal cord are the only […]

High Blood Pressure and You

Ok, let’s talk about blood pressure. One of three adults in the United States have high blood pressure. Because it is often symptom free, up to one third of those afflicted are unaware of it. This is why high blood pressure is referred to as the “silent killer”. Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to […]

How to incorporate chiropractic care into your wellness lifestyle

What’s the key to success with any New Year’s resolution? Choosing resolutions that can be integrated into your lifestyle. Take, for instance, the resolution to eat healthy in the new year. That resolution will fall flat unless there’s room for it in one’s lifestyle: time to make a home-cooked meal, the resources to go grocery […]

Important Information Regarding Whiplash

Many people who suffer from the effects of whiplash are unaware of their injury at the time of the accident. Everyone recognizes the symptoms of a severe whiplash, the type of injury that happens in an automobile accident when the head is snapped in a forward and then backward motion. Few people, however, realize that […]

FREE SPECIAL REPORT for AUTO ACCIDENT VICTIMS

ATTENTION AUTO ACCIDENT VICTIMS This special report for auto accident victims is designed to answer the most commonly asked questions… My doctor said it is just a strain and that I’ll be okay. What does the research show? What do I need to know if I think I’m injured? When does someone need an attorney? […]

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Monday
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Tuesday
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Thursday
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Friday
7:30AM - 12:00PM

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* For emergency or after hour appointments, call or text Dr. Van Ness at 224-622-5836

Van Ness Chiropractic

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Did you know that there are many benefits to getting chiropractic care while being pregnant? It is completely safe for both mom and baby to undergo treatment during pregnancy! We are certified in both Webster Technique and Perinatal Care at our practice. Call to schedule a free consultation today! ... See MoreSee Less

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Acupuncture Thursday! How small are the needles that we use? Take a look and see for yourself! We offer a free first session for any established patient looking to try acupuncture! Make an appointment today 🥰 ... See MoreSee Less

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