Exercise
Most chronic back problems do better with exercise. Many patients ask me, ‘How can I strengthen my back?’ While poorly toned, weak muscles often contribute to a back problem, loss of mobility and tight muscles are generally more to blame. For this reason, stretching is generally more important than weight-lifting. Dr. Meadow will work with you to modify your existing activities and will help you develop a simple routine to increase your flexibility and relax your muscles.
Dr. Meadow works in close conjunction with West Hartford Yoga, for which he is the assistant director and senior consultant. Dr. Meadow has been involved with yoga – as practitioner and teacher – for over 40 years. Yoga is a wonderful exercise for the whole body. It systematically takes all of the joints through their full range of motion – helping to maintain joint mobility - and also lengthens and strengthens the spinal muscles. There is no better exercise for your spinal health.
Nutrition
Nutritional consultation is also available. The emphasis here is on making modifications to your diet rather than pushing expensive supplements on you. Peter has experimented with many popular nutritional regimens. He brings a moderate perspective to nutrition, placing greatest emphasis on whole foods cooking, listening to your own body’s needs, and avoiding highly processed foods including simple carbohydrates.
Chiropractic
Chiropractors find that most back problems have their source in poorly functioning spinal joints.
Nutrition
Nutritional consultation is also available. The emphasis here is on making modifications to your diet.
Massage
A good massage is a far better way to treat muscular pain than muscle-relaxants could ever be.
Legal Pages
Request an Appointment
Please use the form below to request an appointment with us. If wisht to fill out our new patient form before coming to the office for your first appointment, please download it by clicking here.
You may also send us a copy of your insurance card (both sides please) which will enable us to find out what your chiropractic coverage is before you come in. If you are able to scan it, please email it to: info@farmingtonchiropractic.com