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5 Ways to Show Gratitude for Health – Ridgefieldchiropractic

Would you believe that a grateful heart and mind can keep the doctor away? From heart disease to diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses, a positive attitude can make all the difference in your physical well-being. With the continuation of illnesses that many have suffered over the last few years, it is more important than ever […]

How To Prevent “Scary” Low Back Injuries

Halloween is fast approaching, and it is time to think about costumes! But before you throw a spooky yet crazy Trick-or-Treat party, ensure your back is at its best.  It’s a nightmare scenario for most of us: you’re enjoying the Halloween festivities, you go to the bathroom and— bang your “back goes out!” Don’t let […]

Steps on Prepping for Football

Don’t go all out for the big game without some preparation! Here’s a few exercises to get you ready for kickoff. They will help you get your heart pumping and keep your muscles loose so you can last the entire game without tiring out! Don’t go all out for the big game without some preparation! […]

Is It Important To Strengthening Your Neck for Football

Whether it’s the first ever game of your young athlete’s career or the last game of the season, it’s more than essential to ensure they’re ready for action. An athlete’s neck, which is  an important yet most ignored body part, should be strengthened before participation in football and even in soccer to avoid potential injuries […]

Understanding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Do you know that putting strain on your hand or wrist which causes that feeling of numbness or tingling may lead to something serious? The first clinical practice about this hand nerve weakness diagnosis was in 1854 when most patients presented themselves with motor and sensory complaints in the median nerve distribution of their hands. […]

How Your Chiropractor Can Treat and Prevent Sinus Infections

No one likes the constant headache, runny nose, and general misery that sinus infections bring.  Chronic sinus issues can lead to other health issues and the need for multiple rounds of antibiotics, taking antibiotics over and over can reduce their effectiveness.   Thankfully, there are a lot of ways you can help prevent and treat […]

How to Reach your Health Goals in the New Year

reach your health goals in 2021 | Dr Chris Mascetta | Ridgefield CT Chiropractor

January 1st, the time of year gym memberships soar, diet pills fly off the shelves, and your social media feed is filled with “how to lose weight” advice, and supplements that “guarantee instant results.”  Considering the decline of gym memberships drops drastically by February and cuts in half by May, how do you keep your […]

How to hit Your Goals This Year (Without Pain!)

back pain goals | dr chris mascetta | ridgefield chiropractic and wellness center

Did you know that, worldwide, back pain is the single leading cause of disability? When it’s severe, it can prevent people from engaging in work and leisure activities, creating a pronounced negative impact on quality of life, and making it hard to enjoy the things you used to love. Back pain is also one of […]

5 Ways to Ease Your Back Pain without Painkillers

5 ways to ease back pain without pain killers | Dr. Chris Mascetta

Back pain affects millions of people everyday, many back pain sufferers want to find relief without taking harmful and addictive pain medications or getting surgery, for many years pain medication and surgeries seemed to be the only way. There is good news, medications and surgeries are no longer the only way to relieve your back […]

7 Reasons You Should Start Using Cold and Heat Therapy

dr chris mascetta | ice and heat therapy | chiropractor ridgefield ct

Most people enjoy taking a hot bath or shower or using a heating pad when they are in pain or after a long day or hard workout. Heat feels much better than cold or ice, given the choice most of us would choose to use heat therapy instead of cold therapy. However; both are essential […]