Ft. Lauderdale Chiropractic: Blog

Dr. Maryam Jafarieh, DC, wants patients to understand that there is more to weight loss than being skinny. If you are constantly fatigued, feel excessive joint pain, often stressed, and losing a desire for the things you love, it may be time to reflect on your eating habits. Dropping weight doesn’t come easy and requires dedication and commitment, but by eating more nutritious foods will improve your quality of sleep, balance out your hormones, and put you in a better mood overall. Weight loss can improve your mental fitness. This is because exercise releases endorphins, also known as the feel-good chemicals that reduce our perception of pain and deliver a positive feeling. A nutritious diet will also improve your quality of rest and alleviate symptoms of stress and anxiety. If you are struggling with nutrition, don’t be afraid to ask for help. We can help you be the best version of yourself. If you have questions or concerns regarding weight loss advice, please give us a call. To lear...

The motions of daily life, if done incorrectly, can result in injury to the spine. According to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), wellness is defined as “an active process that promotes health and enhances the quality of life.” We all stand, sit, lift, sleep, talk on the phone and partake in some sort of physical activity on a daily basis. At Ft. Lauderdale Chiropractic, Dr. Maryam Jafarieh, DC, wants patients to utilize wellness tips so that they can improve their everyday lives. Disconnect for at least two hours – disconnecting from your phone will eliminate anxiety and help regulate sleep patterns. Limit your social media time to be more mindful. Schedule a nap – this may sound impossible, but as long as you can squeeze in a short 30 minutes of shut-eye during your busy day, you will feel rejuvenated and alert. Get a massage – a massage will help relax the muscles, ease joint pain, lower stress, and bring more relaxation to your everyday life. If you have questions or con...

Do you find it difficult to schedule time for yourself, because you have children or you spend too much time pleasing others? Dr. Maryam Jafarieh, DC, encourages patients to give his or her brain a chance to replenish and rest. Being by yourself with no distractions allows you to reflect on your goals, your progress, and changes you want to make in your life. Moments by yourself give you time to recover your resources from the stress of being around others. In addition, “me time” also allows the opportunity to improve concentration, make you more productive, give space for self-discovery and provides you with the chance to reflect on situations that are happening in your life. Quality “me” time doesn’t necessarily mean you have to be alone, either. Just doing activities and things that you love counts too! If you have questions or concerns regarding overall wellness advice, please give us a call. To learn about services we provide at the practice, visit  www.ftlauderdalechiropractic.co...

Eighty percent of people will have significant back pain at some point in their life. Additionally, the discomfort of back pain can be very complex as symptoms vary from individual to individual. If the pain is interfering with your ability to complete your daily activities it is advisable to seek help right away before the pain grows worse. An accurate diagnosis of the source of your back pain requires a consultation with Dr. Maryam Jafarieh, DC of Fort Lauderdale Chiropractic. The back is a complicated structure made up of bones, joints, ligaments, and muscles. By participating in sports, or even while performing daily activities, you can sprain ligaments, strain muscles, rupture disks, and irritate joints, all of which can cause back pain. In addition, arthritis, poor posture, obesity and even psychological stress can lead to back pain. Spinal manipulation has been shown to be an effective treatment option for back pain. If you have questions or concerns regarding back pain causes a...

Dr. Maryam Jafarieh, DC, of Ft. Lauderdale Chiropractic, is here to help you manage stress through chiropractic care. When under stress, the sympathetic nervous system is stimulated, which can put the body in a “fight or flight” mode. Chiropractic care focuses on the spine, which is the root of the nervous system. Maintaining a healthy nervous system means having a better functioning body with a better ability to adapt and respond to stress. Stress is inevitable, however how we react to it and how our body adapts to it and handles stress is of utmost importance. Because of such an intimate relationship between the spine and the nervous system, a healthy and properly aligned spine could lead to better functioning nervous system, and therefore better functioning body, which gives us a better ability to adapt and respond to stress. Chiropractic care allows for a nervous system that functions at a more optimal level and helps our body to better adapt to stress.  If you have questions or co...

Maintaining good posture keeps bones and joints in their correct alignment so that the muscles don’t strain or become fixed in an abnormal position. Good posture decreases the stress on the ligaments holding the joints of the spine together and prevents backaches and muscular pain. If you don’t have good posture already, improving it will take some practice. Dr. Maryam Jafarieh, DC, of Ft. Lauderdale Chiropractic, suggests utilizing these tips to achieve good posture. Imagine that a string is attached to the top of your head and pulling you upwards. The idea is to keep your body in perfect alignment, maintaining the spine’s natural curvature, neck straight and shoulders parallel with the hips. To stand correctly, you should always keep your shoulders back and relaxed while pulling in your abdomen and keeping your feet about hip distance apart. Balance your weight evenly on both feet and try not to tilt your head forward, backward or sideways. Finally, you should always keep your legs s...

When you first visit our office, you will be treated with care, education, support, and our undivided attention. Dr. Maryam Jafarieh, DC, of Ft. Lauderdale Chiropractic, offers complimentary consultations to new patients and is honored to be your chiropractor. Dr. Jafarieh is committed to the health of each patient and will give you the tools to heal. Allow us to explain what to expect during your first visit to our office. During an initial consultation, you will meet with Dr. Maryam Jafaraieh, DC, to discuss your duration and frequency of symptoms, as well as your areas of pain and what makes the pain feel better or worse. Your case history will include questions about your family health problems, dietary habits, past history of other treatments and occupational history. Once Dr. Jafareih is able to provide you with a diagnosis, a treatment plan will be developed from there. Being well-prepared for your appointment will ensure that the doctor has all of the needed information to prov...

Maintaining good posture keeps bones and joints in their correct alignment so that the muscles don’t strain or become fixed in an abnormal position. Good posture decreases the stress on the ligaments holding the joints of the spine together and prevents backaches and muscular pain. If you don’t have good posture already, improving it will take some practice. Dr. Maryam Jafarieh, DC, of Ft. Lauderdale Chiropractic, suggests utilizing these tips to achieve good posture. Imagine that a string is attached to the top of your head and pulling you upwards. The idea is to keep your body in perfect alignment, maintaining the spine’s natural curvature, neck straight and shoulders parallel with the hips. To stand correctly, you should always keep your shoulders back and relaxed while pulling in your abdomen and keeping your feet about hip distance apart. Balance your weight evenly on both feet and try not to tilt your head forward, backward or sideways. Finally, you should always keep your legs s...