Live to be 100?

Did you ever think you wanted to live to be 100 years old? Your Indianapolis chiropractor will tell you that there are a few lifestyle changes that you could make today that will help you live a linger and fuller life. Experts used to say that your life span was largely genetic.  How long you [...]

A PAIN IN THE NECK

As an Indianapolis Chiropractor, I get specific articles sent to me from time to time.  A recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that spinal manipulations and exercise are more effective at relieving neck pain than taking pain medication. In a study, participants were divided into three groups.  One group received manipulations from [...]

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

It’s that time of year again where we all look back on the past year and think “shoulda, coulda, woulda.” So, we wipe the slate clean for the new year and make a New Year’s resolution. We all have them…..lose weight, exercise more, stop smoking, pay off debt or simply be a better freiend or [...]

THANK YOU!

THIS IS THE SEASON WHERE PEOPLE REFLECT ON THE PAST YEAR AND REMEMBER THE PEOPLE THAT HAD AN IMPACT ON THEIR LIVES. WE AT THE MERIDIAN CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL THOSE WHO WERE PATIENTS THIS YEAR AND THAT HELPED US HAVE A WONDERFUL 2011. WE WISH ALL THE BEST TO YOU AND [...]

Little known facts about Massage….

Healing hands are the best. In a recent article of Consumer Reports, 34,000 readers took part in a survey to determine what worked best in the treatment of back pain and headaches. Treatments were ranked as to what helped a lot, helped some, helped a little, or were no help at all. And the results… [...]

Eating by the numbers

Do you remember when there was always a fun surprise at the bottom of the cereal box and you would hope that your mom would let you dump out the contents to get to that surprise? Maybe it would be a whistle, stickers or even a cool decoder ring! These days, however, a surprise in [...]

Stop dreaming about sleeping

Did you know that the average person spends over 1/3 of his life in bed? And are you one of the 40-60% of the population that have had some trouble sleeping? Many factors can lead to difficulty in sleeping such as daily stress from jobs and family. Back pain and neck pain caused by an [...]

Tis the season

Halloween….Thanksgiving…..Christmas…Tis the season for more stress. Lots of party planning, mammoth shopping expeditions, disrupted schedules and emotions that run high all have the potential to threaten the health of your spine. Even if you are not prone to back pain or neck pain, how do you keep it all under control? Your Indianapolis chiropractor can [...]

By the numbers

According to the American Chiropractic Association: 80% of all Americans report having some back pain at some time in their lives $50 billion is spent on back care and back treatments each year 2nd among all visits to the doctor are back pain complaints 91% of all Americans with back pain reported that it had [...]

Chiropractic Myths

Over the years, many myths or misconceptions pertaining to chiropractic treatment have developed.  Here at Meridian Chiropractic Clinic, we get asked frequently about the truth or basis behind the following statement…. 1.  Spinal Adjustments are Dangerous -  Your Indianapolis chiropractor will inform you that chiropractic adjustments are extremely safe but only when performed by a [...]