When patients are seen at Opp Family Chiropractic for various complaints, we often utilize a Functional Movement Screen as part of our exam. What is a Functional Movement Screen? A Functional Movement … [Read more...] about Nine Point Movement Screening
The Neck, It’s Pain and Acupuncture
Our spinal column performs two very important functions. First, it houses and protects the delicate spinal cord. The spinal column processes and sends messages from the brain to the rest of the body … [Read more...] about The Neck, It’s Pain and Acupuncture
What Happens in the Vagus Doesn’t Stay in the Vagus
The saying goes, “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas”, but when it comes to what happens with the Vagus nerve, it definitely doesn’t stay in the Vagus nerve. The Vagus nerve is one of 12 cranial … [Read more...] about What Happens in the Vagus Doesn’t Stay in the Vagus
You Need Your What?!
The gallbladder is a little organ that houses bile made in the liver. The gallbladder is very sensitive to the outside environment, hormone imbalances, and poor stomach acid. It is often removed in … [Read more...] about You Need Your What?!
Exercising Your Body and Brain Later in Life
We shouldn’t fall for the myth that growing older automatically means you’re not going to feel good anymore. While it’s true that aging involves physical changes, it doesn’t have to mean you’ll have … [Read more...] about Exercising Your Body and Brain Later in Life
Acupuncture and Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain has become one of the most common problems in modern society and can affect anyone. The lumbar spine is located between two parts of the spine and is always subjected to stress. … [Read more...] about Acupuncture and Lower Back Pain
How You Can Boost Your Testosterone – Naturally!
What is testosterone and why do you need it? Testosterone is a hormone known as an androgen and is present in both males and females. However, it is oftentimes known as the “male hormone” because men … [Read more...] about How You Can Boost Your Testosterone – Naturally!
Infertility in Men’s Health
Infertility tends to be a conversation that is geared more towards women. Although women's health plays a huge role in fertility, men's health is equally important. It has been found that about a … [Read more...] about Infertility in Men’s Health
5 Reasons Men Need Massages Too!
There are many stereotypes about massage, one is – massage is just for women. This is simply not true. Everyone benefits from massage whether you are a man or woman, including children and babies. As … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Men Need Massages Too!
The Disappearing Male
There is a growing epidemic in this country of men becoming less men-like and more female-like based on hormone levels. Testosterone levels are at an all-time low for all age groups. This leads … [Read more...] about The Disappearing Male









