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Nerve Flossing

Published by RennWellness | July 11, 2020

‘Nerve flossing,’ what’s that? Our chiropractic physicians use a variety of physical medicine modalities to help get you out of pain and to return to a full restoration of activity and health. Often many of the conditions our providers treat include injuries to nerves, joints, or muscles. For our patients experiencing certain types of nerve injuries, our providers may incorporate specific neurodynamic techniques, colloquially known as ‘nerve flossing’ exercises, as part of their treatment. Nerve…
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Why Does “Cracking” My Joints Feel So Good and Other Joint “Cracking” Questions Answered

Published by RennWellness | June 15, 2020

Cracking My Joints Feels So Good It’s true, “cracking” your joints can feel great, what’s up with that? It’s such a common question; we get it at the office almost every day. Many people have experienced that chiropractic adjustments, aka a chiropractor “cracking” your joints, whether it’s your fingers, back, or neck, can feel great. When a chiropractor adjusts you and you hear your joints’ crack’, that sound is a sign that your joints are…
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Meditation for Pain: What Does the Science Say?

Published by RennWellness | May 18, 2020

Meditation for Pain: What Does the Science Say? The practice of meditation has been around for thousands of years, but it’s only within the last few decades that it has exploded in popularity. Meditation has become a normal daily practice for stress management and overall wellness. What’s more, recent studies are suggesting that it might also play an important role in pain management. With over 11% of the U.S. population suffering from chronic pain, according…
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Supplements and COVID-19

Published by RennWellness | May 17, 2020

Some of the most frequent questions our functional medicine team answers these days are: How do I protect myself or boost my immunity so I don’t get COVID-19? What can I take if I become infected with COVID-19, or if I think I have it? At the time of writing (05/25/20) there is no successful treatment or prevention for COVID-19— other than physical distancing and hygiene practices. There are, however, several studies that show some…
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The Reality of Food Addiction

Published by RennWellness | May 5, 2020

Who hasn’t had a bad day at work that seemed better after indulging in a favorite dessert? While an occasional cheat meal is okay, it’s possible to cross the line from sporadic indulgence to food addiction. Food addiction is when someone has a physical and emotional dependence on a reward-based food. Typically, this includes foods that are high in sugar, fat, carbohydrates, or caffeine. Let’s take a look at how food addiction works and what…
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Blog Archive

Nerve Flossing

Why Does “Cracking” My Joints Feel So Good and Other Joint “Cracking” Questions Answered

Meditation for Pain: What Does the Science Say?

Supplements and COVID-19

The Reality of Food Addiction