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Magnificent Magnesium and What You Are Missing

Today’s article is going to be about calcium and magnesium, with a dash of history. Let’s begin! In the 1920s industrialized farming was beginning to take hold as a more common...

Mar 18, 2019

Knee & Joint Pain

Knee Pain After Running.. Here is What to do About It!

Do your knee(s) hurt after going for a run? How about knee pain after playing basketball or jumping? Patellar tendinitis is an injury to the tendon connecting your kneecap...

Mar 5, 2019

Carpal Tunnel

The UnCommon Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Just recently I had the opportunity to consult with a patient by the name of Andrea who was suffering with carpal tunnel syndrome. Andrea was a 47 year women...

Feb 25, 2019

Research Studies Showing Chiropractic Adjustments Boost Immune System

Research Studies Showing Chiropractic Boosting the Immune System https://youtu.be/jiQ6kuz1e10 One of the most important studies was performed by Dr. Ronald Pero, Ph.D., chief of cancer prevention research at New York’s Preventive Medicine Institute and professor medicine...

Dec 7, 2018

Top 10 Benefits of Getting a Chiropractic Adjustment

Are you experiencing frequent negative health symptoms like back pain, headaches, or stress? Pain medications can only do so much, and they won’t fix your problem. Visiting a chiropractor, like us here at Pierce Chiropractic,...

Nov 15, 2018

Travel Hacks: 6 Tips and 3 Exercises To Do For Back Pain Free Travel

We all know that traveling is amazing, especially during the summer, but it can also be stressful and detrimental to our health when we’re constantly on the go. Here are six tips and 3 stretches to do to help...

Nov 9, 2018

The Beginning of a Paradigm to Treat Back Pain

A recent scientific study demonstrated that 73% of people with acute low back pain who used both standard medical care and Chiropractic care experienced either significant improvement or complete relief vs. 17% of people...

Aug 21, 2018

More People Find Relief with Chiropractic than Standard Medical Care Alone

Over the past few years, our country has been fighting one of the most deadly epidemics in history: addiction to prescription pain medications. What’s more, thanks to a pharmaceutical industry that has billions of...

Aug 15, 2018

Gravity Got You Down?

You probably don’t think too much about the force of gravity on your body as you’re walking around each day. It’s just something we all live with, but you ever paused to consider how...

Aug 8, 2018

Do You Realize How Smart Your Body Really Is?

In a world of dangerous medications, risky surgeries, and the costs of healthcare being the #1 cause of personal bankruptcy, doing what you can to get well soon and stay well for as long...

Aug 1, 2018

Headaches & Migraines

Happiness is Not Having a Headache

Headache Relief? Wake up. Go to Work. Suffer from a stiff neck. End the night with a headache. Repeat. Hopefully, this doesn’t sound familiar - but for millions of people, it is their daily cycle....

Jul 23, 2018

Six Stretches to Help Alleviate Low Back Pain and Tightness

Let's admit it, having low back pain is no fun, especially when you wake up in the morning with it knowing that you have a full day at work ahead of you. That is...

Jun 22, 2018

A Simple Detox For Every Morning

hat do you drink first thing in the morning? If it doesn't involve water and a lemon you might be missing out on some pretty fantastic benefits for your health. "Drinking water with lemon anytime...

Jun 7, 2018

Sciatica

Santa Maria Chiropractor Fixes Sciatica Faster Than Surgery

Few injuries can slow you down faster than a bad back. Irritated or compressed nerves in your low back can cause severe pain into your buttocks and legs. This type of pain results in...

May 31, 2018

Standard Process Catalyn- The Perfect Multivitamin For Everyone

In the video above we introduce the concept of supplementing one’s diet with vitamins and minerals. The basic idea behind this is to fill in the nutrient gaps that each of us likely has...

May 17, 2018

Pregnancy

How to Create a Birth Plan Without Upsetting Your Mother in Law

One of the best feelings in the world is having a patient excitedly tell you they are expecting. This moment is best sweetened if the couple has been trying for a while, or thought...

Apr 26, 2018

Santa Maria Chiropractor Goes to Costco… Plus 29 Organic Foods You Should Buy On Your Next Costco Experience

Who here likes to shop at Costco here in Santa Maria? I sure do! When the new Costco opened here on the central coast I had to grab my video camera and take you...

Mar 27, 2018

Is Chiropractic The Beginning of a New Trend?

Bottom Line: A recent scientific study demonstrated that 73% of the people experiencing acute low back pain and used both standard medical care AND recommended chiropractic care experienced either significant improvement or complete relief...

Jul 21, 2017

Heat or Ice for Low Back Pain? Doctor Beau explains

We are often asked what should I be putting on my back if I injury myself? Or how do I know if I should heat or ice my low back? In today's Fb Live...

Jun 14, 2017

Sports

Sports Injury Care and Chiropractic Treatment in Santa Maria

Your Santa Maria Chiropractor Dr. Pierce has been providing treatment and natural pain relief to athletes in Santa Maria and the central coast for almost their entire career. His highly-experienced team at the Pierce Chiropractic & Sports...

Jun 12, 2017

10 Ways You Can Manage Low Back Pain at Home

Perhaps you bent the wrong way while lifting something heavy. Or you’re dealing with a degenerative condition like arthritis. Whatever the cause, once you have low back pain, it can be hard to shake....

Mar 22, 2017

Neck Pain

3 Tips to Cure Text Neck

Did you know that the average human head weighs 12 pounds? But as you bend your neck forward and down, like most of us do when sending a text, the weight on the cervical...

Oct 24, 2016

Neck Pain

Heads Up: Are You Developing “Text Neck”?

By Dr. Mercola Billions of people now walk around hunched over their smartphones. The hazards of texting include motor vehicle accidents, exposure to EMFs, and walking into fountains—but here’s a new one to add...

Oct 17, 2016

Chiropractic Care Shown to Boost Immune System

Many people are aware that chiropractic is an effective way to relieve a number pain conditions, but a growing body of research suggests it can also improve immunity. Previous studies have shown that spinal adjustments can...

Oct 17, 2016

Neck Pain

Have You Heard of Text Neck?

If you haven’t heard about Text Neck yet, this has become a new buzzword in the health industry to describe a very common issue that impacts people today. Text neck is a condition that...

Oct 10, 2016

10 Amazing Foods to Boost Your Brainpower

Eating well is good for your mental as well as your physical health. The brain requires nutrients just like your heart, lungs or muscles do. But which foods are particularly important to keep our...

Oct 4, 2016

Hip Flexor Strain

Top 5 Hip Stretches That Anyone Can Do

It doesn’t matter if you’re desk-bound or vying for the marathon finish line — you’ve probably got tight hips. The more than 20 muscles that make up your hips are responsible for stabilizing your pelvis, moving your...

Oct 4, 2016

Pregnancy

Pregnant? Here’s Why You Should See a Chiropractor

We love helping pregnant mothers prepare for the birth of their upcoming bundle of joy with gentle and custom chiropractic care designed to meet the needs of their changing body. Here’s why: 1. Optimal Function, Optimal...

Sep 26, 2016

The #1 Reason Chiropractic Promotes Overall Health

We live our life through our nervous system. When our nervous system is functioning at its optimal levels, we have a better life. It’s that simple. From our ability to digest our food, enjoy...

Sep 22, 2016