Migraine headaches can have a serious impact on one’s quality of life and their ability to carry out their daily activities, both at home and a work. While chiropractic care has been demonstrated to be effective for tension-type and cervicogenic headaches, what does the literature say about its effect on migraines? The first thing to…

How to Keep Your New Years Resolution
How to Keep Your Healthy New Years Resolutions Did you know one in three Americans starts out the New Year with a resolution? The New Year is a perfect time for a fresh start or to rekindle your enthusiasm for a healthy lifestyle. It can, however, be difficult to keep focused on goals in the…

Kindness and Endorphins
Have you ever experienced that warm, fuzzy feeling that comes from performing an altruistic act or an act of kindness? Ever wondered why doing good things feels so good? Recent studies from the National Academy of Science and Harvard University have shown that performing kind acts of kindness releases endorphins, the same feel-good chemicals you…

10 Important Whiplash Facts You Never Knew!
10 IMPORTANT WHIPLASH FACTS Whiplash is a very common injury to the cervical spine that occurs when the head is subjected to a severe jerking motion, such as occurs during a car accident. The sudden force of stopping causes the head and neck to snap forward and then back in an exaggerated fashion, the “whip-like”…

Pelvic Alignment and Neck Pain
Neck pain and stiffness are very common chronic complaints that can plague people for life. Many studies now point to exercise, chiropractic care, and massage as three of the best approaches for gaining control over this painful and often disabling condition. However, as many healthcare practitioners know, “The pain is where it isn’t”. Often chronic…

Tips to Help Rid Yourself of Tension Headaches
Rid Yourself of Tension Headaches Ow—the dreaded headache. Tension headaches are one of the most common types of headaches. These headaches can be caused by the physical, chemical and emotional stress of everyday life. A tension headache can cause mild or moderate pain in the head, neck and behind the eyes. A lot of people describe…
Neck Pain or Headaches Preventing You From Enjoying the Things You Love?
Neck Pain or Headaches Preventing You From Enjoying the Things You Love? If that is the case, it is quite possible that you may be suffering from Tech Neck. We are living in a time when technology is engrained into everyday life. Whether we are at work, school or home, we are constantly checking some…

6 Tips for Choosing Healthy Food On The Run
Healthy Food On The Run One of the biggest reasons people forego healthy eating is lack of time. Even though it’s quick, fast food is never as healthy as a balanced diet. If grabbing something while you are out and about is your only option, we have some easy tips to improve the quality of your…

Headache Relief is Possible: 4 Tips for Relief
Are you experiencing headaches? Find relief today! Call 480.706.0056 or Contact our office to schedule an appointment. Find Headache Relief With These 4 Tips When your head is pounding, you just want it to stop. There are so many things to make your head ache. From traffic jams to work deadlines, tension to neck pain,…

Ahwatukee Chiropractor Serving the Community for 20 years
Chiropractor in Ahwatukee—Dr. Picarello, Dedicated to Helping Patients Find Relief from Pain Since 1994 It can be difficult looking for a healthcare provider. Finding a chiropractor in Ahwatukee that puts you at ease and listens to you is very important. Your Ahwatukee Chiropractor, Dr. Picarello, is dedicated to helping you since 1994. Mountain Park Chiropractic…