How Effective is Elective Surgery?
Getting surgery is never fun. There are upsides, but also lots of possible complications andmixed results. The enclosed 5-page summary highlights the information from the July 2021article published in the BMJ (British Medical Journal). The ten most common electiveorthopedic procedures were studied to determine their effectiveness. This article argues for optimizing non-surgical management of the […]
Read More →Understanding and Treating Leg Length Discrepancy
In 90% of the population, one limb is shorter than the other. While limb length discrepancy for the majority of this metric equates to less than half an inch, for others it is more severe. Those with leg length discrepancy especially are likely to experience lifestyle disruptions. Fortunately, there are treatments available at Utah Sports and Wellness to minimize the negative effects of the condition.
Read More →How Chiropractic Can Help Your Low Back Pain
With over 40 years of experience, we’ve seen our share of patients with back pain. Sometimes its been there for months or even years and sometimes it just happened over the last weekend. No matter how long the problem has been there we can usually fix it in a maximum of 4 weeks. Please consider […]
Read More →Hope for IBS and Ulcerative Colitis
These digestive problems can come from a variety of sources. Some of the most common causes are viral, bacterial and an overactive immune system that attacks itself. With symptoms including, pain, bloating, constipation, bleeding, vomiting and fatigue. Some research shows diet can contribute to the disease, but most research is now focused on treating it […]
Read More →What is Muscle Compensation & How to Fix It – 2 Solutions: Muscle Compensation Simplified
This article discusses how muscles de-activate, short-circuit, and shut down. Although it’s written from an athlete perspective, the concept applies to all of us throughout our lifetime. Using the USW analysis system, our treatment involves identifying and re-activating muscles, fixing biomechanical faults and treating soft tissue trauma and inflammation. This combination of therapies gives the […]
Read More →Specific Exercises for the Over 50 Crowd: Best Exercises for Seniors
Studies have shown that after the age of 50, you begin to lose close to 1 – 2% of your body’sstrength through muscle fibers loss EVERY YEAR. This rapid decline can dramatically affect yourquality of life in your latter years. Think about it; losing 2% per year between the age of 50 and70 is a […]
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