Pinnacle Hill Chiropracitc

Mar 18
6 min

Dance Blog: Female Athlete TriadPart 2

Welcome back to the dancer blog where we’re continuing our discussion on the female athlete triad. Recently, we covered the dense topic of how prolonged caloric insufficiency partnered with frequent and intense exercise can lead to a decreased percent body fat. This week we will be discussing how a decreased percent body fat can lead to menstrual dysfunction and diminished bone mineral density in bio-sex females. Ok so quick recap! If we don’t eat enough calories and are exer

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Pinnacle Hill Chiro

Mar 2
3 min

Belly Bands: Why? When? Which One?

Belly bands are definitely a buzzword when it comes to pregnancy, especially if you are experiencing low back or pelvic pain. In this blog we are going to discuss the why and when associated with belly bands. We will also give you our favorite bands to choose from! WHY? Pelvic girdle pain and low back pain are common during pregnancy, but don't have to be debilitating. These tend to be the main reasons women look to belly bands. Common risk factors for developing these types

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Urinary Incontinence: Before, During & After Pregnancy

Pinnacle Hill Chiro

Feb 17
2 min

Urinary Incontinence: Before, During & After Pregnancy

Many women mention that they pee their pants at the most inopportune times - while weightlifting, sneezing while pregnant, laughing postpartum or even jumping on a trampoline 10 years after the birth of your last child. Unfortunately this seems to be shrugged off by a number of maternal healthcare providers as "normal" and "a part of being a mother". THAT IS NOT TRUE. Symptoms of urinary incontinence (UI) are NOT normal, but are common. Stress Incontinence: leaking with incr

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Pinnacle Hill Chiro

Jan 25
3 min

Diastasis Rectus Abdominis AKA DRA

We've all heard the term, but do we actually know what it is, how common it is and how it can impact your postpartum recovery? Let's learn! During Pregnancy 100% of pregnant women will have a diastasis rectus abdominis (DRA) at 35 weeks gestation. This is a normal variant and a natural way for our bodies to adapt during pregnancy. As your baby continues to grow, your abdomen must respond and does so by slowly separating the two bellies of your rectus abdominis muscle as your

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Pinnacle Hill Chiro

Jan 18
2 min

Postpartum Recovery Session

In the spring Dr. Sarah decided to put all of her regular BIRTHFIT classes on hold, but she is VERY EXCITED to announce that she will begin taking 1-on-1 postpartum recovery clients at Pinnacle Hill Chiropractic this month - both in person and/or virtually. Cost: $199 So what is this? 🤷🏻‍♀️ A local postpartum resource tailored specifically to your experience, goals and needs as a new mom! The session will be beneficial for women experiencing pain (low back pain, hip pai

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Pinnacle Hill Chiro

Jan 4
2 min

Welcome to 2021!

We are very excited to welcome you to 2021! Last year was one hell of a year and we are absolutely honored to have had the most incredible support system through it all. Our patients, staff and business associates from around the community have all worked so hard to help us see the light at the end of the tunnel. 2021 is going to be a big year for Pinnacle Hill Chiropractic! We have continued to expand our in office services, but we are really looking forward to bringing

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Exercise During Pregnancy Part 2: Contraindications, Benefits and Local Resources

Pinnacle Hill Chiro

Dec 21, 2020
2 min

Exercise During Pregnancy Part 2: Contraindications, Benefits and Local Resources

A few weeks ago we discussed exercise recommendations, safety and modifications during pregnancy. Today we are going to finish off the topic by discussing contraindications to exercising while pregnant, the benefits and even give you some incredible local resources! Contraindications: Although the last blog post discussed how women should be active during pregnancy, we have to be sure that we are not encouraging women with contraindications to exercise outside the limits of w

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Exercising During Pregnancy: Recommendations, Safety and Modifications

Pinnacle Hill Chiro

Dec 14, 2020
4 min

Exercising During Pregnancy: Recommendations, Safety and Modifications

This can be an interesting topic during pregnancy. Many healthcare providers suggest low impact exercises, walking, prenatal yoga and not lifting over 20 pounds. Some of those suggestions may be appropriate, but who has another child who weighs over 20 pounds? I'm sure more than one of the women reading this blog does. Women tend to be most concerned about what is safe and what is not. Today we are going to discuss some recommendations, the safety of exercising during pregna

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Acupuncture & Chiropractic Care - The Perfect Pair

Pinnacle Hill Chiro

Dec 7, 2020
2 min

Acupuncture & Chiropractic Care - The Perfect Pair

If you know anything about my history, you will know that I experienced a pretty traumatic whiplash injury while I was in chiropractic college that unfortunately led to chronic neck pain. This chronic neck pain, on top of the headaches I had been getting since I was young, led me further down the conservative healthcare path. Chiropractic care can do wonders for patients with a variety of different complaints, however the best doctors know that they can't fix everything. This

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Pinnacle Hill Chiro

Nov 2, 2020
7 min

Dancer Blog: Acetabular Labral Tears

Welcome back to the Dancer Blog! This week we’re moving up to the hip in our ongoing discussion of common dance injuries by taking a look at acetabular labral tears. As has been our tradition, we are going to discuss the anatomy of the hip joint, the pathomechanics involved in this injury as well as what treatment and recovery might look like. Let’s start with anatomy. The hip, which connects the leg to the pelvis, is a fairly simple joint to understand from the anatomical st

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It’s not a “Slipped” Disc… (Part 2 of 3)

Pinnacle Hill Chiro

Oct 28, 2020
2 min

It’s not a “Slipped” Disc… (Part 2 of 3)

A few weeks ago, we discussed what a spondylolisthesis is by definition. This week, we are going to touch on the different causes. Spondylolisthesis is classified using the Wiltse Classification, which consists of 6 different types: - Type I: Dysplastic – caused by a congenital defect - Type II: Isthmic – defect of the pars interarticularis - Type III: Degenerative – arthritis - Type IV: Traumatic – trauma or injury to the vertebrae - Type V: Pathologic – caused by structural

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Pinnacle Hill Chiro

Oct 19, 2020
2 min

The Fourth Trimester

For months we prepare for the something that people tell us is going to be one of the hardest things we will ever do. So we prepare for it. We read every blog, every book, interview doulas, take childbirth education classes...literally everything. It can be overwhelming preparing and sifting through all of the information you have gathered over your 10 month transition into motherhood. Then baby is born and a new phase of life begins. Unfortunately most women aren't told tha

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Pinnacle Hill Chiro

Oct 12, 2020
2 min

Back On Track!

Every year, the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) sponsors World Spine Day and it is this Friday, October 16! This year’s theme is “Back on Track.” Due to the current world wide pandemic, the WFC is encouraging everyone to evaluate where they are, figure out where they want to be and create a plan to get back on track! The pandemic has put the world in lockdown and for many people this meant they no longer had a gym to exercise in, which may cause back pain from inactivi

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Pinnacle Hill Chiro

Oct 7, 2020
8 min

Dance Blog: Meniscus Tears

Welcome back to the Dance Blog! This week we’re going to be talking about what is perhaps one of the single most terrifying dance injuries out there: the meniscus tear. When it comes to the dancer population, meniscus tears are like the boogeyman. It’s something we’re always looking under our beds for and with good reason. Meniscus tears can be nasty, they can take a dancer out of the studio for long periods of time and for many, perhaps even most, there is a very real fear t

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Pinnacle Hill Chiro

Oct 6, 2020
2 min

Weak Abs & Ass

It's legitimate. I swear. With the number of people who have careers that involve sitting at a desk for extended periods of time throughout the day comes chronic complaints, like low back pain, neck pain and headaches. The COVID-19 pandemic has definitely contributed to this as well. People are spending more time at home, working for hours straight while not getting out of the same chair more than a couple of times per day. Today we are specifically going to discuss how sitt

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It’s not a “Slipped” Disc… (Part 1 of 3)

Pinnacle Hill Chiro

Sep 28, 2020
2 min

It’s not a “Slipped” Disc… (Part 1 of 3)

More often than not, we have patients come into the office that tell us they’ve been diagnosed with a “slipped disc”. This is commonly in reference to the intervertebral disc and generally addressing a potential disc bulge or herniation. We have discussed disc injuries a lot in the past, so we won’t get into that, but, technically speaking, the disc does not “slip”. The disc is adhered to the vertebral endplates of the vertebrae above and below. The outmost layer of the annul

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Pinnacle Hill Chiro

Sep 23, 2020
7 min

Plasma Rich Platelet Injections

Welcome back to the dancer blog! We’re gonna put our discussion on dance related injuries on pause for a moment and discuss a treatment I mentioned during our discussion on ACL tears. This week we’re going to be talking about Plasma Rich Platelet Injections or PRP. PRP is a bit of a controversial topic due largely to the contradictory evidence out there surrounding the effectiveness of this treatment. Because of this and given that as dancers we are always looking for conserv

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Pinnacle Hill Chiro

Sep 14, 2020
2 min

Keep Yourself Healthy

A lot has happened this year surrounding illness. Today I'd like to discuss wellness and some easy ways to keep yourself healthy this cold and flu season. I would like to preface by saying that the things listed below are not a way to combat or prevent getting COVID-19. Sleep Getting enough sleep is crucial to promote general wellness, but also helps to improve immune function and decreased inflammation. Hydration In a well hydrated system, our immune system is supported by t

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Pinnacle Hill Chiro

Sep 8, 2020
1 min

How Do You Cope With Stress?

Prior to the pandemic I always thought that I handled stress pretty well. Then the pandemic hit and BOOM. Breakdowns were common from March to June or so, but I'm sure I wasn't the only one experiencing that. Whether you were a business owner, a healthcare provider or a parent early in the pandemic, life was tough. Patients often relate their stress levels to work or their personal lives - meetings, budgets, deadlines, potty training, relationship struggles and even COVID-19

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Pinnacle Hill Chiro

Aug 26, 2020
1 min

Comanaging Patient Care

Every one of our patients has more than one provider. They likely have a Primary Care Physician, an OBGYN if they are a female, possibly a physical therapist, an acupuncturist and a massage therapist. Each of these providers, chiropractors included, have had very different types of education. Due to this, our team finds it important, and sometimes crucial, to comanage a patient's care with their other providers. As a chiropractor, I am not the master of everything, and neithe

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Dance Blog: Female Athlete TriadPart 2

Belly Bands: Why? When? Which One?

Urinary Incontinence: Before, During & After Pregnancy

Diastasis Rectus Abdominis AKA DRA

Postpartum Recovery Session

Welcome to 2021!

Exercise During Pregnancy Part 2: Contraindications, Benefits and Local Resources

Exercising During Pregnancy: Recommendations, Safety and Modifications

Acupuncture & Chiropractic Care - The Perfect Pair

Dancer Blog: Acetabular Labral Tears

It’s not a “Slipped” Disc… (Part 2 of 3)

The Fourth Trimester

Back On Track!

Dance Blog: Meniscus Tears

Weak Abs & Ass

It’s not a “Slipped” Disc… (Part 1 of 3)

Plasma Rich Platelet Injections

Keep Yourself Healthy

How Do You Cope With Stress?

Comanaging Patient Care