How Hydration Affects Spinal Disc Health (A Whitefish Chiropractor Explains)
"That morning stiffness you chalk up to just getting older? A lot of the time, it's dehydration. Your spinal discs are made mostly of water — and Whitefish's dry climate and elevation pull moisture out of you faster than most people realize."
What Is Gonstead Chiropractic? A Whitefish Chiropractor Explains the Difference
We've never been comfortable with the "just trust the process" approach to care, and that's a big part of why we practice this way. When we adjust you, we want you to actually know what we found, which segment we're correcting, and why — learn more about WHY we chose the Gonstead Technique.
Signs Your Child Could Benefit From Chiropractic Care
With my daughter, we’ve also adjusted her since birth. Her birth was not nearly as physically traumatic, but even so - she still had stress in her body that showed up as tension, arching her back, preferring one side for breastfeeding, and very regularly spitting up. With adjusting her consistently over the course of a few weeks in the beginning of her life, we saw nearly complete resolution of all of these things!
Is Chiropractic Care Safe During Pregnancy? What the Research Says
In our office, we commonly see women throughout their pregnancy, and one of the most common questions we get is, “when should i start seeing a chiropractor?” Our answer: as soon as you find out you’re pregnant! Even better? BEFORE pregnancy if you can! The more we can bring balance and ease to your nervous system, typically the easier the pregnancy is!
Back-to-School Backpack Safety for Kids
We were traveling back from Coeur D’Alene last weekend, and our almost 4 year old daughter had a backpack full of toys, we noticed that the straps weren’t tightened enough, and she immediately told us that her neck hurt. Now there were only small toys, snacks, and an extra set of clothes in there - imagine the weight of books, supplies, and more!
Helping Kids Transition Back to School Routines
After a summer of late nights, lazy mornings, and loosely structured days, the shift back into school routines can hit kids (and parents) harder than expected. Here's how to ease the transition — from resetting sleep schedules to keeping movement in the mix — so your child starts the year feeling ready, not run down.