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Corporate Wellness Classes in San Francisco Has working from home got you stressed out? Have you and your team been feeling sore from that new work setup. Do you just feel plain stiff and tired? Our San Francisco chiropractic team has the resources to help you. Dr. Cruze and Dr. Lutz have teamed up to…

Having Headaches in San Francisco? Life can be a headache. Headaches are a unique and difficult type of pain. It affects every aspect of you and prevents most daily function. Headaches can be due to trauma such as a blow to the head, strain and stress on the neck muscles and vertebrae causing cervicogenic/tension headaches,…

Work from Home and Ergonomics in San Francisco Working from home can be quite the change. You spend more time at a desk that is usually less comfortable, or worse, use a laptop on the couch or at your kitchen table. Laptops are one of the worst things for posture and ergonomics. There is no…

PHC CORONAVIRUS STATEMENT *UPDATED 03/17* Many of you have likely heard and/or read about the restrictions on travel placed on San Francisco and many surrounding counties as outlined by the ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER No. C19-07. We are currently considered by this order as a healthcare operation and will be remaining open to continue…

Heat Therapy In San Francisco Heat application is an effective therapy in pain relief. Because heat promotes inflammation it is most beneficial for the later stages of treatment after the initial swelling has subsided. It is a conservative approach to relieve pain and bring new inflammation to the area to aid in healing. There are…

Cryotherapy In San Francisco Cryotherapy is an effective anti-inflammatory treatment that contributes to overall health and wellness. Providing immediate pain relief, it is a conservative form of care that can be performed both in-office and at home. Cryotherapy can range from the application of an ice pack on an inflamed area to full submersion in…

ACUPUNCTURE FOR TENDONITIS BY DR. STEPHANIE WU Tendons are important structures in our body. They connect muscle to bones and are essential for all movements. Tendonitis is a condition in which tendons become painful, swollen, and inflamed thereby impairing function. When tendons become inflamed, they can cause extreme discomfort and irritation with associated movements. It…

Golf and Low Back Pain in San Francisco One of the biggest complaints our San Francisco chiropractors get with our golfers is about chronic, recurrent back pain. Put more simply back pain that keeps coming back when they play golf. In the TPI system we talk a lot about the swing characteristic of a “reverse…

How Can I Fix My Low Back Pain On My Own in San Francisco The truth is, once you have sprained (Joints/ Ligaments) or strained (Muscle/ Tendon) there will be a period of time that you need to let your body rest and heal. However, it is very important to have a trained physician look…