balance problems

Your Santa Clara Chiropractor Warns That Fitness and Fall Prevention Are an Issue for Young and Old Alike, Especially For Men

Posted by on June 13, 2010 at 3:59 pm

As a Santa Clara Chiropractor I know how important it is for all of us to maintain good balance, especially as we age. Good balance helps us to walk without stumbling, get up from a sitting position without swaying, and to climb stairs without missing a step. In other words, good balance is extremely important [...]

What is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo and How Can Chiropractic Treatment Help? Your Santa Clara Chiropractor Explains:

Posted by on December 18, 2009 at 1:07 pm

What does the term, “vertigo,” mean? Vertigo is a medical term used to describe the dizzy sensation that someone suffers within a fixed environment. It is a sense that the outer world is tilting or spinning. The disturbance can be sudden and short-lived or chronic. Whether acute or chronic, however, the precise cause of vertigo [...]

Dr. David Hoewisch on Balance

Posted by on February 18, 2009 at 12:29 am

Dr. David Hoewisch offers the following information about balance: About 9 percent of adults age 65 and older report having problems with balance. Good balance is essential to being able to control and maintain your body’s position while moving and remaining still. Good balance helps you: • Walk without staggering • Arise from chairs without [...]