by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Dec 16, 2014 | Health Articles

As we get older, years of mechanical stress can lead to the deterioration of joints, ligaments, and tendons. This degenerative process, more commonly known as arthritis, primarily affects the weight-bearing joints in the body such as the hips and knees and those found in the lumbar spine. The shoulder, too, is also prone to undergo...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Dec 11, 2014 | Health Articles

One of the key tenets of chiropractic is that health is our natural state. If someone is not healthy which is often signaled by pain or disease, we look for what could be interfering with this natural state by looking for the underlying cause. With that in mind chiropractic care is primarily designed to improve...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Dec 9, 2014 | Health Articles

In our office, our purpose is to not only help you get well but to stay well. The best way for us to achieve this simply explaining the "how" and "why" of how your body works and what you can do to maintain the results that we are able to help you achieve. Understanding Made...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Dec 4, 2014 | Health Articles

Let the games begin! The winter season of sports and activities has begun. Whether you are a novice or a pro please take precautions to prevent injuries this winter. Winter Fun Safely Snow, ice, and cold weather are part of the seasonal fun but can create a different set of problems besides slips and falls....
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Dec 2, 2014 | Health Articles

Buckle up our traveling season is upon us. Planes, trains, and automobiles this season can put a real strain on our holiday fun. So this season follow these tips to survive the physically demanding prospect of traveling to your holiday destination even if your final destination is a luxury holiday. Start Right Travel should be...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Nov 27, 2014 | Health Articles

As the roads become increasingly slippery, more auto accidents are occurring at an alarming rate. The sharp or sudden stops are causing whiplash injuries to not only the driver but all the passengers involved. These injuries unfortunately do not always cause sudden pain but can manifest over time and are not limited to motor vehicles...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Nov 27, 2014 | Happy Holidays

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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Nov 25, 2014 | Health Articles

While some fitness enthusiasts relentlessly seek out the latest, trendiest exercise crazes, many others are returning to good, old-fashioned walking to help them feel great and get into shape. Whether enjoying the wonder of nature, or simply the company of a friend, walking can be a healthy, invigorating experience. And thanks to its convenience and...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Nov 20, 2014 | Health Articles

Basketball season is about to begin! Whether we play professionally, for a school team, or for a league on Sunday, one on point game plan should be to invest in the proper shoes to avoid future injuries and unnecessary pain. Too many people choose fashion over function when purchasing athletic shoes, not realizing that poor-fitting...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Nov 18, 2014 | Health Articles

One of the most beautiful sites for many of us is the majestic colors that adore our trees as the sign of the autumn season. As we know that this beauty is brief for the trees soon lose their leaves and decorate our lawns with piles of wonderful less exciting dead debris. That beauty...
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