Dr. Kelly Costa

Star Wars - Teaching Us A Thing Or Two About Yoga

Sci-fi and yoga fans unite! Star Wars is a prime example of how simple lifestyle changes that can help us live more fulfilling, healthier lives. Take our dear Yoda for example: Yoda was a very capable and wise Jedi, and in his later years he understood the importance of a healthy body and a healthy mind. 

Smart Phone Posture Causes ‘Text Neck Syndrome’

Smart Phone Posture Causes ‘Text Neck Syndrome’

Lets take a wild guess. I would say you are slumped in a chair or leaning over a table whilst reading this, with your head tilted forward and shoulders curved. And, if you are using a mobile device to read this, you are probably even more stooped with your arms bent at your side. Am I right? This familiar posture is what causes “Text Neck Syndrome”.

You're Not As Strong As You Think!

You're Not As Strong As You Think!

Your core is a complex series of muscles, extending far beyond your abs. These incredibly important muscles are incorporated in almost every movement of your body, yet most people know nothing about them.

Positive Mind, Healthy Body

Positive Mind, Healthy Body

Positive mindset is the most under-rated concept in health care. The way you think has a significant physiological effect on the body. Positive thoughts limit stress on the body, decreasing the release of cortisol (the stress hormone) while increasing the release of dopamine and serotonin (the feel-good hormones).

Get Unplugged With A Technology-Free Day

Get Unplugged With A Technology-Free Day

Protect your mind and body by making one day a week a technology free day! At Waters Family Chiropractic, we are increasingly seeing both adults and children with postural dysfunctions and neck pain associated with excessive time spent looking at a screen.