Wow. Where did 2017 go? It seems like yesterday when we were all complaining of the Georgia heat and deciding on which beach we would visit. The old saying “time is flying” is no joke. It is! You know, for over 45 years, Stewart Clinic Chiropractic Group has inherited over 16000 New Year’s resolutions. Well, that’s how many patients we’ve taken care of and I’m sure we all from time to time create something in the New Year that we want to improve upon, change or quit. Have you given 2018 some thought yet? If you’re like most of us, you’ve punished yourself since Thanksgiving and have scoured your closet for the “stretchy pants.” So, maybe you are resolving to ease up on the sweets, exercise a little more and double down on enjoying the remainder of your 29200 days………… Wait, what? Yep, I said it. IF you are lucky enough to live to 80 years (current life expectancy is 78.74 years), that is only 29200 days. That’s not a lot! As I write this, I have burned up about 17,795 of my
Do you have that tight, uncomfortable strain in your neck? Is it causing you to struggle at work or to even sleep at night? How you hold your phone as you text might be the perpetrator. Statistics show that about 82% of adults have cell phones and about a quarter of them experience neck pain. What causes "Text Neck"? Any pain or tension related to the neck is often caused by poor posture. Throughout the day, whether people are in class, sitting at a desk, or standing, if they're texting they're probably hunched over with their head extended. This causes the muscles to become tense, causing strain. The tension then leads to the stiffness and aches in the neck. What can I do? You can try to maintain correct posture by sitting straight with your eyes looking ahead as you text. Or you can visit a chiropractor. What can the Stewart Clinic do for me? Text neck is the inflammation of the joints around the neck. If it remains chronic, with no care, it can lead