Petett Chiropractic

If you have back stiffness, neck discomfort or maybe leg discomfort, the issue could be originating from nerve irritation. Folk regularly mistakenly blame the muscles for discomfort or numbness in a limb when in fact the issues results from a … Continue reading →

We often hear that good posture is essential for good health. We recognize poor posture when we see it formed as a result of bad habits carried out over years and evident in many adults. But only few people have … Continue reading →

  I recently discovered a WikiHow article entitled “How to Crack Your Neck.” Let me ask you this… Have you ever felt compelled to skip the dentist’s office, reach for your rechargeable Dewalt drill, and attempt to fix your own toothache? Pretty silly, right? Well wrenching … Continue reading →

  Participation in sports or exercise is an important step in maintaining your health. Exercise strengthens your heart, bones, and joints and reduces stress, among many other benefits. Unfortunately, injuries during participation in sports are all too common. Often, these … Continue reading →

Brrrr! The days are getting short and cold. For a lot of people that means joint pain, especially if they have arthritis. We polled RealAge Facebook fans to find out what triggers their hip and knee pain, and 42% blamed … Continue reading →

  During the winter, many people visit their doctors complaining of back pain. Often, they blame the last snowfall. After shoveling the driveway, their backs feel stiff and achy. Others have sudden pain the moment they pick up a shovel. … Continue reading →

  adapted from: Health and Gravity   by Dr. Michael D. Thomas, NUCCA doctor   Years ago I had found a quote from Roger Sperry, who won the Nobel Prize in Medicine/Physiology in 1981.  Sperry noted that 90% of the brain’s … Continue reading →

  Dr. Scott Petett is “On Demand” for his high flying bike riding. Be careful what you email your friends; it just might end up on YouTube! Local chiropractor  Dr. Scott Petett is highlighted with “The Season” a web TV … Continue reading →

  With all the parties, tempting foods and travel, it can be a challenge to stick with your fitness program during the holidays. But doing so can give you extra energy and help you get a good start on a healthful new … Continue reading →

Stocking up? When we’re fighting our way around the supermarket, pushing a heavy trolley and trying to work our way through a mammoth list, it is easy to forget about our backs! Use a trolley rather than a basket (even … Continue reading →