HOT TO COLD

Air conditioning is a wonderful and modern convenience we find everywhere from our homes to commercial properties. Generally, we can mostly avoid hot summer temperatures altogether on some days. If you are running errands, attending a baseball game, at the pool, or enjoying a family picnic or reunion, you may have to weather hot temps. As you transition from hot to cold this can be stressful for your body.

There are a number of reasons for this:

• Transitioning from hot into cold temperatures can make the muscles in the temples very stiff and achy and can also cause an increase in jaw clenching, and neck tightening.
• Breathing in cold air through the nose and mouth can be irritating to the sinuses and throat and lead to headaches, especially if you are spending significant amounts of time outdoors and then transition indoors.

The good news is that there are methods and treatments for all of these situations and the issues that may arise from them. Give us a call today and let us help you get through these chilling seasonal woes!

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DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know that Dr. Donkin was an active athlete until he had a back injury and was told by the doctors that he would not be completely cured? He was then introduced to a chiropractor, who helped heal his back, and from then on, Dr. Donkin was inspired to act on changing his lifestyle for a better life.

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Not sure what’s right for you? Dr. Donkin is happy to make recommendations based on your wellness plan. Talk to him today or at your next appointment!

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THE IMPORTANCE OF POSTURE…

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING

We want to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving as we take a pause and gather with loved ones to celebrate and express our gratitude. Be well and Donkin Chiropractic wants to express our gratitude to our patients as we begin to close out 2021.

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FALL ALLERGIES

For many, the Fall allergy season is far worse than spring allergies. Is this you? Cool autumn air harbors irritants that can be just as unpleasant as pollen. Allergens from trees and grasses float through the air in spring, summer, and fall, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). These particles can enter a person’s nose, eyes, ears and mouth, triggering an allergic reaction. The good news is that the frost will help these conditions as we transition into cooler months. Need a little extra help? Let Dr. Donkin know at your next appointment. He adjusts and can help with sinuses, too!

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FIGHTING BACK DETASSELING PAIN

The detasseling season is here, and many industrious teenagers are getting up early, piling into school busses, and going to soggy cornfields to make some extra money. Like many of us, these hard-working teens are very attached to their cell phones and other electrical devices. This attachment has caused many of them to lock themselves into a slumped posture while enjoying these devices. We are creatures of habit, and when we spend our days with a slumped posture and turning our heads down to stare at our phones, we are prone to have difficulties when forced to reverse the motion. These detasselers are now busy in the early mornings looking up, extending upward, and reaching high up to pull tassels off tall corn stalks. This is a recipe for increased pain and stiffness! Don’t be alarmed; Dr. Donkin has some helpful tips to help keep you out in the fields earning that extra summer cash.

1. Hydrate!
2. Remember to warm up the muscles in your neck, shoulders, and back before work. A good example is reverse shoulder rolling.
3. Take breaks from looking up when needed.
4. Use topical muscle gel or creams before looking up and or after a long day of detasseling.

 If your teen is suffering from the side effects of their hard work, or you have questions, contact Dr. Donkin today. Dr. Donkin can help you get over the episode and help them get ready for the next day of work!

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