Author Archives: Dr. JoNelle Zager
Hand Exercises
Hand Stretches: Take your right hand and place them under the fingers of your left hand. Lift your left hand up, at the wrist stretching the forearm. Hold it for a count of three. Repeat on the other hand. Place … Continue reading
Definitions and Terms of Chiropractic:
Cervical – the 7 vertebrae in the neck are cervical vertebrae. The first cervcial vertebrae is also called “atlas” and it sits just under the foramin magnum and the skull Thoracic – the 12 vertebrae in the mid back are … Continue reading
Chiropractic
Chiropractic is a healthcare approach and treatment that focuses on reducing or correcting vertebral subluxations. By correcting these vertebral subluxations, your overall health can be improved and we can help relieve many different symptoms and conditions. A vertebral subluxation is … Continue reading
Benefits of Good Posture and Ways to Attain It
Good posture (as any mom will tell you) is important for many different reasons, not the least of which is to reduce the strain on your ligaments, muscles, and bones in the spine, thus reducing muscle fatigue and strains – … Continue reading
Acute versus Chronic conditions
An acute condition is something that has brought symptoms on relatively quickly, or that the symptoms you do have have flared up or are worse than normal. A chronic condition is something that you have had for a … Continue reading
Pregnancy and Chiropractic Class Full Description
Dr. Zager has successfully treated and adjusted her pregnant patients throughout their pregnancies – even up until the delivery. As you move through the different trimesters of pregnancy, there are different techniques that Dr. Zager will use. The information below … Continue reading
Senior Exercises Class
Stretches: Neck – look up, then down; look to the right, then left; bend your right ear to your right shoulder, then your left ear to your left shoulder. Great exercise to do in the shower. Back – … Continue reading
Core Strengthening Class Description
What is core strengthening? Core strengthening is strengthening not only the muscles of the abdominals and back regions, but also working on improving your balance and proprioceptor systems. By working on all of these systems, you can have better posture … Continue reading
Training for the Mother’s Triathlon Class
(lift, carry and run) Click Here for Class Schedule How mommy injuries occur: Lifting, bending, twisting, and reaching. Moving those big diaper bags, toddlers, and baby car seats. Bending over incorrectly and pulling pants up, tying shoes, giving baths and … Continue reading
Relaxation and Stress Reduction Strategies Class Description
This course is designed as an introduction to learning ways to manage your stress levels and to teach you some basic relaxation techniques. We will go over some of the different causes of stress and what their effects or symptoms … Continue reading