by Amy Westrick | Mar 18, 2017 | For Patients, Uncategorized
When the Chiropractor needs Chiropractic Care In the past twelve months, 2.35 million people in the United States were injured or disabled in car accidents, so it’s no surprise that I’ve seen a steady flow of new patients coming in with injuries related to automobile...
by Amy Westrick | Feb 17, 2017 | For Patients, Uncategorized
The Patriots are World Champions once again. Are you fired up? Did the epic comeback fuel your desire to get back in shape? Tom Brady and Bill Belichick have already adopted a “No Days Off” theme for next season. Of course, they’ve been doing this for nearly two...
by Amy Westrick | Jan 11, 2017 | Auto Accident Injury, For Patients
Whiplash is one of the most common injuries associated with Auto Accidents Living in New England comes with its share of challenges, particularly when the weather turns cold and the snow starts flying. We all have to deal with rising fuel costs, fewer hours of...
by Amy Westrick | Dec 5, 2016 | For Patients, Prenatal Chiropractic
Learn how a Chiropractor can help with your Pregnancy While pregnant, a woman’s body is put in a position where it needs to adjust for the presence of the fetus, while simultaneously producing hormones to relax muscles and ligaments in preparation for giving birth....
by Amy Westrick | Nov 10, 2016 | Eastside Chiropractic Center, For Patients, Patient Info, Treatments
Nearly half of the adult population in the United States has benefited from Chiropractic care at least once in their lifetimes. Fourteen percent of all American adults have been to the chiropractor in the past twelve months. The total number of fatalities that have...
by Amy Westrick | Feb 15, 2016 | For Patients, Uncategorized
Winter is well under way in Rhode Island. As temperatures continue to hover near low double digit range, the aches and discomfort of cold weather joint pain can be readily felt by countless residents in and around Providence. For some, the winter months are less about...
by Amy Westrick | Feb 5, 2016 | For Patients, Uncategorized
According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, back pain is one of the most common health afflictions reported by adults—affecting 8 out of 10 individuals at some point during the course of their lives. Though recurrent back pain is...
by Amy Westrick | Jan 15, 2016 | For Patients, Uncategorized
According to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), 31 million Americans will experience low-back discomfort at any given time. This statistic alone is a major reason why preventative chiropractic care should be included in your general wellness plan, especially...
by Amy Westrick | Jan 5, 2016 | For Patients, Uncategorized
It’s winter in the Northeast making roads and sidewalk constantly slippery from ice and snow. In addition, the incredible popularity of hoverboards as a holiday gift this year, has resulted in countless others falling (often very hard) while trying their hand...
by Amy Westrick | Dec 7, 2015 | Eastside Chiropractic Center, For Patients
The cliché “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” couldn’t ring any truer for runners. Whether you run because you’re committed to getting in shape, dedicated to staying in shape, or simply because running is a way of life, the unfortunate reality for...
