Performance Health Center

Little Joints Cause Big Problems & April Newsletter -

Little Joints Cause Big Problems & April Newsletter As a chiropractor, I evaluate patients with spinal pain every day. One of the most common patterns I see is irritation of the facet joints of the spine, often referred to as facet syndrome . Many patients are told by their PCPs or Orthopedists that  have “functional” or “non- specific” back...

The Silent Powerhouse & March Newsletter -

The Silent Powerhouse & March Newsletter My patients often ask me what supplements they should they take, and that answer is different for each specific person. One supplement that I want to highlight is magnesium.

How Do You Know If You’re Healthy? & February Newsletter -

How Do You Know If You’re Healthy? & February Newsletter “The preservation of health is easier than the cure of disease.”                        B.J. PALMER. D.C.  

Your Spine in 2026 & January Newsletter -

Your Spine in 2026 & January Newsletter I believe everyone needs chiropractic care, not because everyone is in pain, but because everyone has a spine.  The spine is not a collection of separate parts. You don’t have a “neck problem” or a “low back problem.” You have a spinal column and it functions as one continuous organ.

Movements For a Healthier You & December Newsletter -

Movements For a Healthier You & December Newsletter In today’s routines and way of life, many of us live a stationary lifestyle. We sit for long hours at work, come home and sit again for meals, then spend more time sitting while watching TV or looking at our electronic devices before going to bed. Over time, the body adapts to this inactivity, whi...

Live Longer with Vitamin D3 & November Newsletter -

Live Longer with Vitamin D3 & November Newsletter I had already written a blog about all the benefits that a Vitamin D supplement can provide and I will list that again at the end of this blog, but first a look at some of the new benefits.

Backstage with Alabama Shakes & October Newsletter -

Backstage with Alabama Shakes & October Newsletter 1) WARM UP: Professional athletes stretch before they go on the field. Your dog or cat stretches every time they get up and spontaneously throughout the day. Stretching gets the blood flowing and prepares your muscles and nervous system for action Never stretch to the point of pain, stretch until yo...

Backstage with The Who & September Newsletter -

Backstage with The Who & September Newsletter I was introduced to turmeric at a young age. My family had a South Asian neighbor who made amazing Indian food, and I especially loved the yellow rice with mustard seeds and other aromatic spices. I would enjoy that rice dish alongside flavorful Indian sauces and other traditional plates. The rice h...

Welcome Dr. Jay Atwi & August Newsletter -

Welcome Dr. Jay Atwi & August Newsletter    Dr. Jay Atwi has always been passionate about health and movement, which naturally led him to chiropractic care. Chiropractic care helped him prevent injuries while running, competing in triathlons, and engaging in everyday activities.    He earned a bachelor’s degree in biology and compute...

Arthritis is Not Painful & July Newsletter -

Arthritis is Not Painful & July Newsletter Last week, a long-time patient came in with an acute flare-up of neck pain. He’s a 66-year-old landscaper who reported feeling a sharp pain in his neck after lifting a piece of equipment. The pain had persisted for several weeks, severe enough that he went to urgent care. They took X-rays and told...

Where Do You Aim the Fire Extinguisher? & May Newsletter -

Where Do You Aim the Fire Extinguisher? & May Newsletter You aim the fire extinguisher at the fire, not the alarm!  I use this metaphor often because where patients feel pain is not always where the pain originates. Excluding pathologies, many types of pain act like alarm, they alert you to a problem, but they don’t necessarily reveal the source. In m...

Is it a Cold or Allergies? & April Newsletter -

Is it a Cold or Allergies? & April Newsletter Many of my patients have been coming in recently feeling “under the weather” and many ask me if I think they have allergies or if it might be a cold.  My first response to them is “what are your symptoms?” … as they are somewhat different.