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How Chiropractic Helps You To Sleep Better
If you have ever gotten a poor night’s sleep, you know just how back you feel the next day. But do you know how not getting enough sleep on a regular basis affects your body’s functioning? Not getting enough sleep can have significant negative effects on both physical and mental health. Here are some of the effects of not getting enough sleep: Impaired cognitive function: Lack of sleep can lead to impaired cognitive function, including decreased alertness, difficulty co
Tim St. Onge
Mar 21, 20233 min read


What is that pain in my butt?
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome or GTPS for short is pain on the outside of your hip on our around that bony bump on the outside of your hip. Pain may also radiate down the outside of your thighs. GTPS can make it hard to walk. It can be painful to sleep on that side. You may hear or feel clicking on that side of your hip. You may find that getting out of a chair or bed to make it worse. Walking up stairs can make the pain worse and as I said earlier sleeping or lying
Tim St. Onge
Feb 1, 20233 min read


Could Your Headache Actually Be Coming From Your Neck?
Could Your Headache Actually Be Coming From Your Neck? If you get headaches over and over, you probably know the routine. Your head starts hurting. You take something for the pain. Maybe the headache gets better. Then a few days later, it comes back. But what if the problem isn't actually starting in your head? For some people, recurring headaches can be connected to problems in the neck. When a headache originates from structures in the neck, it is often called a cervicogeni


Insulin Resistance: The Hidden Driver of Weight Gain
You’re eating better. You’re exercising. Maybe you’ve even cut calories, stopped eating late at night, and started walking more. But the scale barely moves. Or worse—you keep gaining weight. It’s frustrating. And after a while, it’s easy to think: “Maybe I just need more willpower.” But weight regulation is more complicated than willpower or calories alone. For some people, one piece of the puzzle may be insulin resistance. Insulin resistance can make it harder for your bod


Why Losing Weight Isn't Just About Calories
You've probably heard the advice before: "Just eat less and move more." If it were really that simple, millions of people wouldn't still be struggling. At Thrive Chiropractic & Functional Health, we regularly hear comments like these: "I'm doing everything right." "I barely eat anything." "I exercise almost every day." "Nothing works anymore." If you've ever felt this way, you're not alone. And it doesn't automatically mean you're doing something wrong. Your Body Is Designed
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