by Joshua Thorp | Dec 25, 2016 | Chiropractic, Joshua, Lower Extremity
Did you know that we treat plantar fasciitis at Kooistra Chiropractic Clinic? A common misconception of chiropractors is that we only treat the spine. Traditionally this is true, but we treat many other musculoskeletal conditions, such as plantar fasciitis. What...
by Joshua Thorp | Nov 17, 2016 | Chiropractic, Joshua, Low Back, Lower Extremity, Mid Back, Neck and Headache, Treatment, Upper Extremity
Easily turned on with a gentle touch or slight movement are our pain receptors. These receptors are the bane of existence for many. But, have you ever noticed that we all experience pain differently? Why does Ibuprofen work for her but not me? Why does chiropractic...
by Joshua Thorp | Oct 17, 2016 | Chiropractic, Low Back, Lower Extremity, Treatment
You get up out of your chair and you have pain that radiates into the back of your leg. The pain accumulates most on the side of your thigh. You have heard about this pain before… It must be sciatica, or pain from the sciatic nerve. This is a common misconception for...
by Joshua Thorp | Jul 17, 2016 | Chiropractic, Exercises, Joshua, Low Back, Lower Extremity, Mark, Mid Back, Neck and Headache, Treatment, Upper Extremity
Attention CrossFitters: Do you want to be a supple leopard? Do you want a resilient body to avoid injuries and PR across the board? What if I told you that there was an exercise that you could do before your workouts that won’t burn you out and would promote great...
by Joshua Thorp | Jun 16, 2016 | Chiropractic, Exercises, Lower Extremity, Upper Extremity
CrossFit has been around for quite some time and now the number of boxes across the country and world have sky rocketed. The same cannot be said about the quality of the services provided in these boxes. Not all CrossFit Boxes are created equal. I think with high...
by Joshua Thorp | Jun 17, 2015 | Chiropractic, Lower Extremity
IT Band Syndrome can be a major issue and throw you off of your training routine. Here’s what you need to know: 1) It’s often referred to as a friction syndrome and is caused by a tight muscle in the front of the hip, which makes the IT band tight and causes it to...
