As a family chiropractor, I get many questions about infant development and babywearing now that it is becoming even more popular as parents understand its benefits. I tell them the importance of the right carrier and how it can impact the spines of both parents and baby. When I heard that there was a babywearing international chapter in southern Maryland I was thrilled to tell the moms that I see about the group. Parents already know the benefits of babywearing, like enhanc

Subluxa-what? Posted on May 15, 2011 by Dr. Stacey Dent, D.C., B.C.A.O. Chiropractors talk a lot about subluxations. A subluxation [suhb-luhk-sey-shuhn] is when your spinal bones (vertebrae) move out of alignment due to trauma or everyday repetitive stresses. You may not even feel it, but it may still be there. This can put pressure on or irritate the spinal nerves that come out between each vertebra. It then causes nerve dysfunction and interference of signals sent over thos

A note from Dr. Dent: If you’ve all been wondering who’s been taking care of me, especially while I am expecting, you will all be very privileged to finally meet her! I have been so blessed to have Dr. Wilkening adjust me 2x/month for the past four years using the Activator Methods Technique. She most certainly helped contribute to my fantastic birthing time when Maddy was born, so I am lucky enough to have the same wonderful maternity care this time too. She is kind enough

The weather is starting to warm up and now the yardwork begins. Our flower beds and gardens are calling our names. While spending more time outside means kneeling, bending, and twisting more mindfully, below are just a few tips sure to help. Warm up with light movement or a brisk walk to loosen your muscles and increase your flexibility. The smooth coordination of your muscles and ligaments is an important part of safe exertion in gardening and other activities. Know your st

A new study finds that low back pain care initiated with a doctor of chiropractic (DC) saves 40 percent on health care costs when compared with care initiated through a medical doctor (MD), the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) announced today. The study, featuring data from 85,000 Blue Cross Blue Shield beneficiaries, concludes that insurance companies that restrict access to chiropractic care for low back pain treatment may inadvertently pay more for care than they wo

There are several ways that chiropractors can help golfers, including spinal adjustments, preventive swing advice, rehabilitation exercises and anti-inflammatory nutrition. While spinal adjustments can reduce pain and increase spinal mobility, remember that they cannot prevent injury. The golf swing is inherently stressful and injurious to the lumbar spine. There are exercises which will help golfers develop the rigid abdominal control neeeded to maintain pelvis and shoulder