So what is behind the renowned “ice bucket challenge”? The ice bucket challenge has been in the spotlight lately to spread ALS Awareness across social media. What is ALS? ALS stands for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, and it also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease (named after one of the New York Yankees most beloved hall-of-fame baseball […]

Balance and coordination training is beneficial and suitable for people of every age. When you train balance and coordination, you are essentially coaching your nervous system to better control your body. They are vital component in our ability to move safely, to do the activities of daily living effectively and to be involved in and […]

Organic foods are more nutritious and are beneficial to your health than their conventionally grown counterparts. Organic foods are less contaminated with agricultural chemicals. They have fewer pesticide residues. They also have lower levels of cadmium, a toxic metal present in cigarette smoke and a known carcinogen. Organic fruits and vegetables have more antioxidants. Here […]

Sprains and strains are among the most common injuries that share similar signs and symptoms. The main difference between the two is the structure that is injured. A sprain is an injury to a ligament (structure that connects bone to bone). A strain, on the other hand, is an injury to a muscle and/or tendon […]

Did you know that nutritional supplements must be made “isotonic” (having the same fluid pressure as your other bodily fluids) before passing into your small intestine where it can be absorbed? Pills and capsules do not fully deliver into your bloodstream the vitamins they hold within because in the time that it takes for them […]

About 80% of adults suffer from back, neck, or shoulder pain due to poor posture. It is a proven fact that good posture allows for better body movement. With IntelliSkin posture apparel, you can improve your posture and support your body’s natural movement. IntelliSkin will support your chiropractic adjustment as it retrains your body to […]

July is CARE Chiropractic’s anniversary month. And to celebrate, we are giving out free mini ice packs. Get yours at your next visit! Here are some benefits of icing: *Relieves pain by decreasing nerve conduction *Decreases inflammation, swelling and bruising by causing the small blood vessels to constrict and reduce blood flow *Reduces muscle spasm […]

We have 12 pairs of ribs that protect our lungs, heart and abdominal organs from damage. All the ribs have an attachment posteriorly into the spine. The first 10 ribs also attach anteriorly into the breastbone or sternum. A common injury to the ribs is subluxation in which a rib goes out of alignment. Anterior […]

We had such an amazing turn out at our open house last night! Thank you everyone for coming. Special thanks to our sponsors (doTerra, Relax the Back, Arbonne, Commit To Be Fit, The Party Helpers, MD Mart, NY Life) who provided raffle prizes and to San Jose CHP, Officer Bowen, for sharing his expertise in […]

Did you know that getting daily sun exposure is actually one of the best things you can do for your health? Sun exposure allows your body to naturally produce your own supply of vitamin D, which is the best form of vitamin D available! Of course, know when to get out of the sun! The […]