CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PA · BUTLER COUNTY
Condition Guides
from our Doctors
from our Doctors
Practical articles on back pain, sciatica, laser therapy, and chiropractic care — written by Dr. Kerstin Zock and Dr. Lauren Helf.
Zock Family Chiropractic publishes condition guides and treatment articles for patients in Cranberry Township and Butler County. Every article is written from clinical experience — not generic wellness content.
Articles to Improve Your Understanding and Your Health
Laptop and home workstation ergonomics
Ok, you have been home for months now working in your new office. The room is formerly known as your dining room. It looks like it will be months before you are back in a real office. What is your long-term plan for workstation ergonomics? If you have a home office and your spouse has not thrown you out of it, this post does not apply to you. There are ample resources on the Internet that you have looked at and dealt with in all probability. I want to speak to the people that are using a variety of coping skills to deal with juggling needs for space. Spouse’s needs and kids' needs oftentimes come first. And the busy mom who is the primary caregiver and also working full time, but now at home is often the person who is called upon to sacrifice.
Rebuilding Your GI System: Leaky Gut
In the last few years, research into “gut health” and its effect on the entire body has increased dramatically. Some have even noted the gut as the body’s second brain and have been linked to mental health issues. What’s known for sure is that gut health is crucial. It’s the system that allows our bodies to absorb essential nutrients. But poor food choices and genetics can cause issues like “leaky gut”. Let’s look a little closer and learn more about leaky gut.
Hormone Balancing and Weight
Hormones. You’ve heard about them from a young age. These messengers play a vital role in many processes and systems. As a result of being triggered, hormones are released into the bloodstream as a means of transportation to their target cells. When hormones find the cells they need, they bind to receptors. Most of the time, the surface of these cells is optimal, and that hormone can work effectively. But there are times when these pathways are blocked or negatively affected, and things can get a little out of whack. Today, we want to dive into this topic to show why it’s important to balance out our hormones, how it affects our weight, and how we can find balance through the choices we make daily!
Candidiasis – What Is It?
It’s no secret that the human body is intertwined with fungi on a regular basis. In a normal situation, these fungi help keep our bodies running efficiently. One type specifically, Candida, is found in the mouth, intestines, and skin. But sometimes, an overgrowth can occur, which can lead to an infection called candidiasis. Join us in this two-part series on both the background on this infection and how it can be treated!
Unrealistic Resolutions? Rethinking Weight Loss
The new year, and a new decade, is upon us. If you’re like most, you may have set a few resolutions and goals for this year. And more likely than not, at least one of them is to lose weight or get healthier. It’s during the first month of the year that many of us choose to follow a fad diet, try a weight loss product promoted on Instagram, or completely change our lifestyles. But time and time again, any weight lost this way tends to get re-gained by the second half of the year. Are these unrealistic resolutions really working? Or do we need to start rethinking weight loss?
Tailbone Pain: What Can You Do?
Do you ever wake up to a dreadfully tight pain at the very lowest point of your back? Or perhaps you feel it if you’ve been sitting on a hard, flat surface for a long time. Tailbone pain consists of cycles of both dull aches and sharp pains. Injuries can result from a number of things including a fall, joint issues, or vaginal childbirth.