Sarpy Chiropractic Blog

You have probably seen and heard the new trend of trading in the seat in the cubicle for a standing desk. Well, is it really worth it? As human beings we are built to move, not be sedentary. Yes our diets are greatly contributing to the massive surge in obesity in the western world throughout the last generation, but our lack of movement is just as important. Modern life is just too comfortable. We sit way too much! And, after sitting all day staring at a computer, we don't have the time or the energy to work out when we get home, so we sit again for a few hours, watch TV, go to bed, and repeat. So, what is the solution - should we all go to our boss and demand a standing desk? The answer is yes, but with some caveats! Standing will burn way more calories than sitting. However, if you go from sitting all day to suddenly standing all day without starting in smaller increments then expect some back and foot pain while your body builds up the stamina and muscle power. Al

If you have ever suffered from plantar fasciitis then you would know that it can be extremely painful, is very hard to heal from, can completely disrupt your life, and can last for a very long time! If you suffer from this debilitating condition, what can you do to fix it? Unfortunately many people are told of the "one magic bullet" that will miraculously heal it, but are then left disappointed when they are still suffering 2 years later! Like almost all health conditions, plantar fasciitis is not caused by just one thing - there are always a combination of things that are behind this awful pain, and  to get the fastest resolution you need to address all of these causes! So, what is plantar fasciitis? It is a very painful inflammatory reaction in the fascia on the bottom of your foot - kind of like a tendonitis, but just a different type of tissue that connects the heel bone to your toes - that gets worse first thing in the morning after you have been off your feet