Headaches of all kinds are truly a day-killer and can take a toll on work and family life. 14.2% of Americans 18 or older report having some type of headache within a 3 month period and headache pain is the 4th leading cause for emergency room visits. (1) It’s a huge health problem, to say the least! Wouldn’t it be great if treating...
Do you need headache help? Well, today I'm going to show you four easy stretches that you can do at home, to help decrease the number of headaches you may experience or decrease the symptoms you may feel altogether. I'm Dr.Kara Penson, and I'm a chiropractor at Health Works: A Family Wellness Center in Plano, Texas. Cervicogenic and...
Why do I wake up with a backache every morning? Have you noticed waking up in the morning that your low back has just gotten so stiff overnight? It was fine before you went to bed, and when you wake up it's just unhappy and angry at you. Well, today I'm going to show you a few exercises you can do in bed to help stretch out that low...
Free Chair Massages with our Massage Event Workplace Wellness Program Marisa: "Hi, this is Marissa, your community outreach director here at HealthWorks. Many of you may know me in the office answering phones or helping with therapies, but my main job is out in the community where we do these really wonderful Free Chair Massage Events....
How do I release tension in my neck and shoulders? Do you ever just feel like you have so much tension in your shoulders that you just can't get rid of? Well, today I'm going to show you how. I'm Dr. Kara Penson and I work at HealthWorks: A Family Wellness Center in Plano, Texas. Try this easy stretch for neck & shoulder tension or...
*Warning, this article contains some pretty graphic photos of a rattlesnake bite that our sweet Llewellin Setter suffered. This is the story of how Lucky lived up to her name. It was a beautiful September day in Central Texas when our family took Lucky out to the family ranch to run off some steam. Lucky is a Llewellin Setter and is...
What does workspace wellness mean? Did you know that 83% of people report having work-related stress on a daily basis as well as 94% of those people report experiencing stress while in their work environment? Today I'm going to give you a few tips to help you kind of decrease that stress while you're in your work environment. I'm Dr....
Are Lumbar Support Pillows Good? Yes, lumbar support pillows can really help if you suffer from low back pain, tenderness, or instability. I'm going to show you how to use a hand towel and some rubber bands to save your low back when you're seated. My name's Dr. Christy Flick and I'm a doctor with HealthWorks: A Family Wellness Center...
Have you noticed jaw tightness or TMJ pain? Have your noticed pain or tightness in your jaw or TMJ? Or when you open your mouth does your jaw deviate to one side like this? Well, today I'm going to show you a simple at-home exercise that you can use to help correct this. I'm Dr. Kara Penson and I'm a chiropractor at HealthWorks: A...
Have you noticed low back pain after you've bent over to pick something up off the floor? Well, today I'm going to show you the proper lifting technique and how to save your back from that pain. I'm Dr. Kara Penson, and I'm a chiropractor at Health Works, a family wellness center here in Plano, Texas. When you bend over improperly and...