by Dr. Merrill | Mar 24, 2021 | Uncategorized

One question that we get all the time here at Nightlight Chiropractic is: Is it ok to crack my back or neck myself? We’re talking about adjusting yourself. Self-manipulation is what it’s called in the chiropractic literature. It’s when you use your own body, or your own hands, or something else to make your own (…)
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by Dr. Merrill | Feb 25, 2021 | Exercise, Guidance, Healthy Living, Uncategorized

Let’s take some time to talk about a cool topic that’s getting a lot of media attention, which is how to live longer and what you can do to live longer and healthier for as long as you can. We’re going to talk about longevity a little bit. I recommend the book: Lifespan: Why We (…)
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by Dr. Merrill | Jan 11, 2021 | Exercise, Guidance, Healthy Living

Welcome to 2021! We’re all hoping that this year will be better than the last. And while we can’t control some of the crazy events going on around us, one thing we can improve is our individual health. And that starts with good habits. Here at Nightlight Chiropractic, we work with our patients to develop (…)
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by Dr. Merrill | Dec 9, 2020 | Guidance, Healthy Living

We are now in the midst of the holiday season, and in 2020 it’s like no other. Here we are in between Thanksgiving and Christmas. It’s supposed to be the most joyous time of year, right? So wonderful, so full of joy, of giving, and all good things. We typically see here, especially in this (…)
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by Dr. Merrill | Nov 13, 2020 | Accident/Injury, Pain

Let’s talk a little bit about whiplash. Why do some people get better quickly after whiplash and others take a little bit longer to feel better? It’s been estimated that about 50% of Americans live with chronic pain right now, most commonly low back pain, knee pain, headaches, and neck pain in that order. And (…)
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by Dr. Merrill | Oct 20, 2020 | Guidance

Our patients often ask us about products that we all see on the internet. So, we bought some of these new toys to see if they can help our patients with health issues and pain. Advertisers know that you might be fooled into trying a new product because pain is a great motivator. This product (…)
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by Dr. Merrill | Sep 21, 2020 | Exercise, Guidance, Healthy Living

COVID-19 has made all of us a little more passionate about our own health and immune systems. It’s a good thing, but you want to be smart about it and make the best choices. There are a lot of conspiracy theories going on right now surrounding the healthcare industry, but also about a couple of (…)
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by Dr. Merrill | Aug 19, 2020 | Exercise, Healthy Living

Today on the blog, we are bringing you an interview with a special guest, Mr. Patrick Diver about all things health and wellness. We’re going to focus on exercise, we’re going to focus on being active, all these things that we’re advising patients to do. Patrick Diver is going to share what he does in (…)
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by Dr. Merrill | Jul 21, 2020 | Guidance, Healthy Living

Here at Nightlight Chiropractic in downtown Orlando, we get a bunch of questions from our clients about diets. So, let’s talk about diets! A lot of patients who come in want to know what we recommend for a diet. They’re not just trying to be healthy, sometimes they’re just trying to lose weight, sometimes it’s (…)
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by Dr. Merrill | Jun 9, 2020 | Accident/Injury

Since 2010 my Nightlight Chiropractic staff and I have helped thousands of patients in Downtown Orlando with their neck pain, back pain, headaches, and other musculoskeletal conditions with our common-sense approach to care. I’d like to share with you a few of the things that make us different than the other chiropractic or medical offices (…)
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