No reason for PAIN

Do any of these statements apply to you?

1. I stand or walk on hard surfaces for more than four hours a day.

2. I do a lot of physical activities that put stress on my body.

3. I have had injuries to my back/knee/neck.

4. I have joint pain while standing, walking or running.

5. I experience pain that makes me uncomfortable doing my daily activities.

Do you ever say or think:

WHY AM I IN PAIN?

WHAT IS CAUSING THIS?

I LIVE WITH PAIN EVERYDAY.

PAIN IS JUST A SIGN OF GETTING OLDER.

I'M JUST GOING TO HAVE TO DEAL WITH THE PAIN.

If the answer is Yes....We understand

Being uncomfortable everyday is miserable. 

Are you ready to figure out where your pain is starting?

Surprisingly enough, your feet are often the starting point of your pain.

Your feet don't have to hurt for them to be the cause of your pain somewhere else in your body.

That Pain in your:

 Neck

Back

Hips

or

 Knees

can be from having an unbalanced foundation.

Your feet are your foundation for your entire body.

If your feet are out of balance, the rest of your body is compensating, and suffering because of it.

River City Chiropractic can help you. Give us a call. Ask Dr. Scott Malwhiney to scan your feet to assess your weaknesses and imbalances.You may find that a pair of orthotics could be the answer to your pain.

Diminish your pain.

                                                     "Pain is not a Lifestyle"

Call today and start living pain free. 252-335-7709. See what we are doing to keep you healthy here in Elizabeth City, NC.
Our office hours: Mon. 7:30 - 12:00/2:00 - 6:00 Tues. 2:00 - 6:00 Wed. 7:30 - 12:00/2:00 - 6:00 Thurs. 10:00 - 1:00/3:00 - 6:00 Fri. 7:00 - 12:00.
Insurance accepted, CareCredit Payment Plans, Visa, MC and Discover. Custom made Orthotics and more.

Our Feet | Our Health

They are so essential to our movement. We stand on them, tip toe, jump, pound, stomp. They are celebrated and decorated, abused, massaged, rubbed, dipped, scrunched and stuffed, squeezed, painted, jeweled, and tattooed.

The most important aspect of our feet is this.. They are the bases of how we stand, how we are aligned and truly effect our health and well being. If we do not stand tall, straight and strong, it effects our whole body. If our feet are not healthy, our body stands to be weaker. Our spine stops at our tailbone, yet it is effected by how we stand on our feet.
Did you know that there are 26 bones and 100 muscles in one foot?
They are our foundation. If the foundation is weak, so is the structure..same as a house.
 If our feet are not in balance it can cause a mulittude of problems .. Fatique, foot pain, neck pain, knee problems, and we can have hip and spine alignment problems. All of that because our feet are not properly balanced.

 All is not lost.

Would you wear eyeglasses that weren’t prescribed for you? Or take an over-the-counter drug for a problem that requires a prescription drug? - See more at: http://www.footlevelers.com/about#sthash.47UTWaUE.dpuf

We could go buy a one size fits all style of shoe inserts..spending money on many until we either find one that kind of works or until we just give up on the idea.

Would you wear eyeglasses that weren’t prescribed for you? Or take an over-the-counter drug for a problem that requires a prescription drug?

Here is a better solution.
Have your feet scanned and analyzed to get a true picture of where the pressure points are and see what alignments issues there may be; then getting a custom made pair of Orthotics

• Giving strength to support the weight of the entire body

• Permitting sufficient flexibility to accommodate changes in terrain

• Providing momentum for movement

For more information on Orthotics and what they can do for you click here: http://www.footlevelers.com/about

Your best Chiropractor is equipped to do this for you.

"Better Health For a Better Life" Dr. Scott Mawhiney is your go to back doctor.

River City Chiropractic (252) 335-7709

224 N. Poindexter St. Elizabeth City, NC 27909

Call today and start living pain free. 252-335-7709. See what we are doing to keep you healthy here in Elizabeth City, NC. Our office hours: Mon. 7:30 - 12:00/2:00 - 6:00 Tues. 2:00 - 6:00 Wed. 7:30 - 12:00/2:00 - 6:00 Thurs. 10:00 - 1:00/3:00 - 6:00 Fri. 7:00 - 12:00. Insurance accepted, CareCredit Payment Plans, Visa, MC and Discover. Custom made Orthotics and more.

5 Reasons to Stretch

Stretching is important - Many exercise-related injuries occur because muscles and tendons have become tight and joints such as the shoulder and knee have lost their full mobility.

Have you ever looked at an infant in awe of their ability to move in ways most of us would give
anything to be able to do? Grabbing hold of their little feet and stretching them to their mouth just to nibble on those toes.

Did you know...that stretching is a natural activity. How often have you woken up out of bed and stretched instinctively or after traveling long distances in the car?
Most people do not even realize that stretching is actually a form of exercise.
Stretching involves elongating a specific muscle or muscle group to its fullest potential.

Some of the benefits of stretching include:
#1 - To alleviate lower back pain.
Stretching your back muscles will alleviate pain.
Stiff and tight muscles in the lower back, hamstrings, hips and buttocks is one of the more common causes of lower back pain.

#2 – Improve cardiovascular health.
Recent studies have found that stretching can improve artery function and lower blood pressure. Imagine something as simple as stretching can improve your heart health.

#3 – Definitely increases flexibility.
Flexibility is the degree to which an individual muscle will lengthen, but be careful, don’t overdo it. Trying to do too much can result in muscle strains or tears. This must be done slowly and correctly. Lack of flexibility causes your movement to become slower and less fluid and makes you more susceptible to muscle strains, ligament sprains and other soft tissue injuries.

#4 - Improves circulation.
Stretching will increase blood flow to the muscles. This increased blood flow brings more nourishment to the muscles and removes more waste byproducts from the muscles. Increased blood flow can also help speed up recovery from muscle and joint injuries.

#5 -  Improves balance and coordination.

Stretching improves balance and coordination and improved balance and coordination lowers your risk for falls.
Don't overlook the benefits of stretching. 

Make sure that stretching is a regular part of your fitness program.

Dr. Scott Mawhiney can give you specific exercise routines to help you. Give the staff at River City Chiropractic a call today. They will be glad to get you on the path to a healthier pain free lifestyle..River City Chiropractic - 224 N. Poindexter Rd. Elizabeth City, NC  27909  

(252) 335.7709

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