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Treating Headaches With Chiropractic Therapy

By Russ Silberman | Published March 2, 2020

9 out of 10 Americans suffer from headaches; and the change in weather brought on by the spring season actually increases the likelihood of experiencing them. Fortunately, certain forms of chiropractic therapy have been proven to effectively alleviate the pain associated with this common ailment.

Treating Knee Pain with Custom Orthotics

By Russ Silberman | Published February 25, 2020

Did you know that knee pain accounts for more than 4 million primary care visits every year? And that number is growing; the prevalence of knee pain has increased by 65% in the last 20 years.

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Two Conditions That Can Improve With Acupuncture

By Russ Silberman | Published February 19, 2020

Acupuncture has been proven to be a safe, natural way to effectively treat a variety of physical and mental health conditions. This noninvasive treatment method has been in use for thousands of years and countless individuals have experienced the natural healing benefits that acupuncture provides.

Preventing Back Injuries When Shoveling Snow

By Russ Silberman | Published January 28, 2020

Winter is a season filled with family fun, cozy nights by the fire, and the tough but necessary task of shoveling snow. If done without proper caution, shoveling snow can lead to injuring your back and other parts of your body.

The Webster Technique for a Safe, Natural Pregnancy

By Russ Silberman | Published January 16, 2020

Throughout the childbearing process, there’s nothing more important than ensuring the safety of the mother and newborn baby. The Webster Technique is a form of chiropractic therapy which has been proven to aid in making the act of giving birth safer and less physically strenuous.

The Power of Qi

By Russ Silberman | Published January 2, 2020

Qi (ch’i) is a vital energy force flowing throughout your body with the power to activate your innate healing abilities. An imbalance or blockage in your Qi can make you more susceptible to various mental and physical ailments including nausea and infertility.
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Happy Holidays from Merckling Family Chiropractic

By Russ Silberman | Published December 19, 2019

Merckling Family Chiropractic will be Closed December 24th through January 1st.

Please do not hesitate to contact our office in regards to the holiday schedule.

From our family to yours, we hope you have the happiest of holidays!

Merckling Family Chiropractic Now Offers Acupuncture

By Russ Silberman | Published December 12, 2019

Acupuncture is a noninvasive treatment method that stimulates your body’s innate healing abilities. Merckling Family Chiropractic now offers acupuncture therapy on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Treating Lower Back Pain with Custom Orthotics

By Russ Silberman | Published December 4, 2019

Lower back pain is the most common condition leading to disability among working men and women under the age of 45.

Text Neck Causes Pain

By mfcAdmin | Published November 30, 2019

We are all guilty of doing it, but it’s so important to be conscious of continuously looking down at our phones as this repetitive action, called text neck (or sometimes “tech neck“), causes great stress on our necks.

Text neck is something that has become so common especially with people constantly looking down at their phones and tablets to text, check emails, use social media, surf the web, play games, etc. The continued forward head posture and hunched shoulders can lead to pain and reduced mobility in the neck, upper back, and shoulders. What starts as a mild ache in the neck or upper back, could eventually lead to sharp pain or stiffness.