Spend Time

“If you want your children to turn out well, spend twice as much time with them & half as much money.” Abigail Van Buren

Spend Time

“If you want your children to turn out well, spend twice as much time with them as half as much money.” Abigail Van Buren

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Every Spine Has A Story

Every spine has a story. What's yours?

Every Spine Has A Story

Every spine has a story. What's yours?

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Wishing You A Merry Christmas

Wishing You A Merry Christmas!

Wishing You A Merry Christmas

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!

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Exercise To Improve Your Mood

Exercise has been shown to improve psychological functioning, decrease emotional stress, and to elevate mood.

Exercise To Improve Your Mood

Exercise has been shown to elevate mood.

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Healthy Gift Idea

​Do the gifts YOU give reflect happiness and health? Tell us your favorite healthy food gift.

Healthy Gift Idea

Do the gifts YOU give reflect happiness and health? Tell us your favorite healthy food gift.

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Fight The Urge

​Don't settle for fast food. Prep and proportion out vegetables so you can make quick, healthy meals.

Fight The Urge

Don't settle for fast food. 

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Treat Yourself With Love

Remember this Holiday season: The easiest thing in the world to do to improve our own health and wellness is to express our love for ourselves and for others. The benefits of love are beyond measure!

Treat Yourself With Love

The benefits of love are beyond measure.

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The Benefits of a Chiropractic Massage

The Benefits of a Chiropractic Massage

The Benefits of a Chiropractic Massage

You may not realize that we have massage therapists on staff here at Markson Chiropractic. So, I wanted to explain the benefits of chiropractic massage. I know you're probably thinking a massage is a massage right? But there are so many different types of massage: deep tissue, hot stone, shiatsu, etc. All the options can make it difficult to figure out what type of massage will work best for you. So here's what you need to know about chiropractic massage.

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Questions About Chiropractic?

​Chiropractors are trained to look for the cause of the problem by analyzing the spine and nervous system. Let us know if you have questions about chiropractic on your next visit.

Questions About Chiropractic?

Chiropractors are trained to look for the cause of the problem by analyzing the spine and nervous system. Let us know if you have questions about chiropractic on your next visit.

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Athletic TIPS ad in WSJ!

Great News! On November 02, 2015, an Athletic TIPS™ ad appeared on page B7 of The Wall Street Journal. Be sure to pick up a copy and share this news with your peers!

Athletic TIPS ad in WSJ!

Great News! On November 02, 2015, an Athletic TIPS™ ad appeared on page B7 of The Wall Street Journal. Be sure to pick up a copy and share this news with your peers!

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All Back Pain is Not Created Equal -- But...

All Back Pain is Not Created Equal -- But Relief is Universal. Consult a local doctor of chiropractic near you: www.f4cp.com/findaDoctor. #F4CPSocialMedia

All Back Pain is Not Created Equal -- But...

Consult a local doctor of chiropractic near you: www.f4cp.com/findaDoctor. #F4CPSocialMedia

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Rest to Get #BackInTheGame

Technique Number 1 to get ‪#‎BackInTheGame‬ is to rest. Let your body heal itself naturally. Read More: http://bit.ly/BITGBlog

Rest to Get #BackInTheGame

Technique Number 1 to get ‪#‎BackInTheGame‬ is to rest. Let your body heal itself naturally. Read More: http://bit.ly/BITGBlog

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Cafe Of Life Marin - Chiropractor In Mill...

Cafe Of Life Marin - Chiropractor In Mill Valley, CA USA :: Healthy Holiday How To's

Cafe Of Life Marin - Chiropractor In Mill...

Hopefully you've gotten through Halloween safely and healthfully! Thanksgiving is already right around the corner so I wanted to share some of my favorite healthy holiday recipes with...Read More

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Brandi Chase speaks to the HRTC

https://youtu.be/5mdImMrOcKY

Overcoming Roadblocks

​You can't change what you're unwilling to face. Think of roadblocks as an opportunity to move beyond your limits.

Overcoming Roadblocks

You can't change what you're unwilling to face. Think of roadblocks as an opportunity to move beyond your limits.

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Dynamic Chiropractic

Dynamic Chiropractic 

Upper Crossed Syndrome and Should Pain 

Based off an article by Perry Nickelston, DC, FMS, SFMA  

Edits and Commentary by Darren Chase, DC

Shoulder pain is an overwhelming issues among many athletes. No matter the athletic level or experience, no one is immune to injury.

Few Athletes understand what happens in an acute shoulder injury that leads to chronic issues. The majority of shoulder problems develop from micro-traumatic events occurring due to poor joint biomechanics and muscular movement imbalances. It is important for everyone involved to be aware that shoulder pain is usually a symptom of deeper problems that, unless corrected, may lead to total functional impairment.

Clinical Perspective

Micro-traumatic shoulder injuries happen in a predictable pattern: muscle imbalance>impingment>tendonitis>bursitits>rotator cuff injury. This leads us to the upper crossed syndrome (UCS). This syndrome is based on research and the understanding of predictable pattern of muscular compensation and postural imbalances in the body. It is postulated that faulty movement patterns on a poor postural base contribute to habitual overuse in isolated joints, while they minimize normal movement in others, thus creating a self-perpetuating cycle of dysfunction and eventual injury.

UCS leads to a forward head posture causing strain to the muscular attachments of the shoulder and shoulder blade. An anterior tilt and abduction ("flaring out") of the shoulder blades occurs, producing a rounded shoulder appearance. Due to the rounded shoulder posture, the mechanical axis of rotation of the glenoid fossa (shoulder socket) becomes altered. The humerus (arm) now requires additional stabilization from muscles that typically are quiet: the levator scapulae, upper trapezius, subscapularis, pectoralis minor and supraspinatus muscles. Postural overdevelopment of these muscles creates a deltoid shear (crossing of rotator cuff under AC joint), leading to shoulder impingement, tendonitis and bursitis syndromes.

Proper rehabilitation of the shoulder must include protocol for reversing the upper crossed syndrome. 

Treatment Protocol

Due to chronic shortening, tightness and weakness in the primary stabilizers of the shoulder, muscular adhesions and trigger points develop that must be removed before active/passive stretching. Failure to do so will result in stretch-reflex reciprocal inhibition and increased loss of muscle tone. Performing of myofascial release and trigger-point therapy usually is needed. The most commonly affected muscles that become tight are the scalenes, pectoralis minor, infraspinatus and subscapularis.

Here are other aspects of this treatment protocol.

▪ Shoulder-blade retraction exercises

▪ Rotator cuff protocol

▪ Manipulation of the 5th and 6th cervical vertebrae and upper thoracics

▪ At-home treatment consists of rest and TENS to control pain. The tennis ball massage technique on the trapezius and infraspinatus (five to seven times per day) is extremely beneficial for breaking up active/latent trigger points. Self myofascial release with foam rollers on the upper back, lower latissimus dorsi, teres major/minor and infraspinatus will accelerate healing.

Most patients will be asymptomatic by the sixth visit and will demonstrate significant improvement in functional performance. The length of time it took to develop the problem is an indicator of how long you will need to work on correcting the faults before results will be felt. Keep in mind, pain is often only the tip of the iceberg, directing you to the real underlying problem: upper crossed syndrome.

Invest in your health.

Invest in your health.

Invest in your health.

Chiropractic IS health insurance. Premiums small, dividends large.

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Build Strong Children

​The words you use with your children becomes their inner voice. Use your power to build a strong child.

Build Strong Children

The words you use with your children becomes their inner voice. Use your power to build a strong child.

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Battlefront For Better Nutrition

Battlefront For Better Nutrition

Battlefront For Better Nutrition

Arm yourself with knowledge by reading every label.

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Chiropractors Work On The Cause

​Chiropractors are trained to look for the cause of the problem by analyzing....

Chiropractors Work On The Cause

Chiropractors are trained to look for the cause of the problem by analyzing the spine and nervous system.

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Spectracell

Spectracell​



Micronutrient Testing

Are you taking too many supplements? Not enough? Nutritional status is a vital foundation of health and performance. SpectraCell’s micronutrient testing is an innovative assessment of nutritional status. Unlike traditional serum, hair and urine tests, SpectraCell’s tests evaluate how an individual’s white blood cells respond to varied environments of over 32 vitamins, minerals, amino acids and antioxidants. As a result, individual differences in metabolism, age, genetics, health, prescription drug usage, absorption rate or other factors are taken into consideration.

Challenges

Challenges are what make life interesting & overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.

Challenges

Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.

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The Houston MET Dance Company!

Eating Right

Boost your nutrition by eating fruits and vegetables in a wide variety of colors.

Eating Right

Don't get stuck in a rut. Boost your nutrition by eating fruits and vegetables in a wide variety of colors.

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What happens when your DNA is damaged?

​The DNA in just one of your cells gets damaged tens of thousands of times per day. Fortunately, your cells have ways of fixing most of these problems, most of the time.

What happens when your DNA is damaged?

The DNA in just one of your cells gets damaged tens of thousands of times per day. Fortunately, your cells have ways of fixing most of these problems, most of the time.

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How To Use Coconut Oil

Your ultimate beauty and kitchen go-to.

How To Use Coconut Oil

Your ultimate beauty and kitchen go-to.

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Yoga For Couch Potatoes

Take your yoga off your mat and on to... the couch! Find ease. Create space. Live your yoga! Stay connected! Have fun!

Yoga For Couch Potatoes

Take your yoga off your mat and on to... the couch! Find ease. Create space. Live your yoga! Stay connected! Have fun!

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Thrive Experince featuring Amber Davis

Are you looking for more energy? Better sleep at night? Eliminating brain fog? Help with weight? Check out our event tomorrow night and come learn about The Thrive Experience! Contact thriverforlife@gmail.com for more details! www.amberldavis.le-vel.com

Autumn Apple Recipes: Savory & Sweet!

These fall favorites are SUPER easy, delicious, and perfect for your seasonal apples!

Autumn Apple Recipes: Savory & Sweet!

These fall favorites are SUPER easy, delicious, and perfect for your seasonal apples!

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Moonlight Ramble Bike Ride sponsored by The Athlete Stop

Sign up as a BikeHouston member in order to get a discount for the Ramble Ride coming up in October! The Athlete Stop is excited to sponsor this event and help all you riders feel safe!! Here is the Facebook invite link to check it out!! https://www.facebook.com/events/845908075517357/

Surprising Reasons for Orthotic Efficacy

Surprising Reasons for Orthotic Efficacy

Real Food For Real Health

Your health starts with the food that you're eating. Eat real, unprocessed foods.

Real Food For Real Health

Your health starts with the food that you're eating. Eat real, unprocessed foods.

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Celebrate Chiropractic

​In honor of the 120th anniversary of D.D. Palmer's first adjustment, please share how chiropractic care has made a positive difference in your life AND share it with everyone you know. #CelebrateChiropracticToday

Celebrate Chiropractic

In honor of the 120th anniversary of D.D. Palmer's first adjustment, please share how chiropractic care has made a positive difference in your life AND share it with everyone you know. #CelebrateChiropracticToday

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Move Closer To Your Goals

"The only impossible journey is the one you don't begin." Anthony Robbins

Move Closer To Your Goals

"The only impossible journey is the one you don't begin." Anthony Robbins

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Marketing Survey

Please take this survey to help us better serve our faithful patients! 

http://www.sogosurvey.com/k/RQsTYVWXsRsPsPsP

Chiropractic Is More

Chiropractic is so much more than simply a means of relieving pain. Ultimately, the goal of receiving adjustments should be to restore the body to its natural state of optimal health.

Chiropractic Is More

Chiropractic is so much more than simply a means of relieving pain. Ultimately, the goal of receiving adjustments should be to restore the body to its natural state of optimal health.

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Burn Baby Burn

Muscles are built by effort. You've got to use them or else you'll lose them!

Burn Baby Burn

Muscles are built by effort. You've got to use them or else you'll lose them.

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That feeling you get when your adjusted

That feeling you get when you're adjusted!

That feeling you get when your adjusted

Getting adjusted not only boosts your immune system but helps your body reduce stress hormones.

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Create A Positive Vision

Every thought we have is creating our future. A positive thought will lead to a positive outcome.

Create A Positive Vision

Every thought we have is creating our future. A positive thought will lead to a positive outcome.

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