A healthy diet helps children grow and learn
Good nutrition is essential to good health! A healthy diet helps children grown and learn. It also helps prevent obesity and weight-related diseases such as diabetes, as well as many chronic conditions that have been linked to poor diet including asthma and allergies. The following guidelines will help you give your children a nutritious diet: […]
Read MoreThank you for your service!
As a token of our appreciation, CARE Chiropractic is offering free consultation, examination, and treatment to all of those who have served and to those who are currently serving our country. Thank you for your service. Please schedule your appointment on or before Monday, 11/11/13. Online booking is available for your convenience, or call us […]
Read MoreDo you have Medicare?
CARE Chiropractic is now a participating provider for Medicare patients. Please schedule an appointment using our online scheduling tool or contact us at (408) 780-8440. We look forward to providing you chiropractic and wellness care!
Read MoreGout
Gout is severe attacks of pain accompanied by redness and tenderness in the joints, especially the joint at the base of the big toe. The pain peaks within the first two days after onset and may last up to a few weeks. Subsequent attacks are likely to last longer and affect more joints. The main […]
Read MorePlantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is said to be the most common cause of heel pain. It is when the flat band of tissue that connects your heel bone to your toes gets strained and becomes inflamed. The hallmark sign of plantar fasciitis is pain when you take your first steps after getting out of bed or sitting […]
Read MoreHave you ever heard of the condition called “Frozen Shoulder”?
Frozen shoulder, aka Adhesive capsulitis, causes pain and stiffness in the shoulder. The smooth tissues of the shoulder capsule become thick, stiff, and inflamed. The pain could last for weeks and is followed by a period of gradual stiffening of the shoulder as the pain resolves. The hallmark sign of this condition is being unable […]
Read MoreRotator Cuff Syndrome
Do you have shoulder pain? Shoulder weakness? Loss of motion? Rotator cuff syndrome is a range of conditions affecting the rotator cuff tendons of the shoulder: supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis. Shoulder pain is felt when reaching overhead, reaching back, lifting, pulling or sleeping on the affected side. Common causes include repetitive overuse, a […]
Read MoreHow to choose the correct backpack for your children
Attention All Parents! Studies have shown that up to 64% of children suffer from back pain. Kids are carrying up to 30% of their body weight in their backpacks daily. This can cause neck and lower back pain, headaches, shoulder pain, postural changes, and even stress fractures! The acceptable load in a backpack is related […]
Read MoreChildren need chiropractic care too!
WHY CHILDREN NEED CHIROPRACTIC CARE: • Trauma from birth process • Time of greatest spinal lengthening • Time of spinal curvature development • Heuter-Volkmann Law (orthopedic rule in regards to bone growth which states “that compression forces inhibit growth and tensile forces stimulate growth”) • To optimize the function of the Nervous System • Time […]
Read MoreTorticollis
Do you have a painful neck spasm that developed overnight leaving your head turned and bent to one side? You may be suffering from Torticollis! Acquired torticollis is seen in about 3 in 10,000 and more commonly in females. 90% of cases occur between the ages of 31-60. Common potential causes include muscle damage from […]
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