2016

  • 5 Things To Know About Whiplash

    Whiplash is a head and neck injury that often occurs in a car accident, especially in cases where someone has been rear-ended. If you were involved in a car accident in which another driver has hit you, it's always best to get evaluated for whiplash and receive treatment from a chiropractor to ensure that you receive compensation for this. To understand more about whiplash, here are five things you should know:
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  • Take These Steps To Avoid A Sore Neck Or Back During Plane Or Car Travel

    Summer vacation might be over, but if you're planning a trip this fall and tend to easily suffer from neck and back pain, you want to be sure that these physical issues don't plague your time away from home. Long travel days, sleeping in a hotel bed, and other travel-related factors can put your spine out of adjustment, leaving you in search of a chiropractic clinic in whatever city you're visiting — instead of focusing on relaxing or having fun during the trip.
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  • 4 Simple Ways To Help Ease Pain Caused By A Pinched Nerve

    When you pinch a nerve in your back, the pain that you will experience can range from very mild pain to severe pain. Here are four simple ways you can ease the pain caused by your pinched nerve in your back, regardless of the level of pain that you are experiencing. #1 Get Some Rest Sometimes, the simplest solution is really the best solution. If you are on your feet all day and have a schedule that doesn't leave you time to get enough sleep or even take a few minutes break, you may need to cut back a little bit in order to ease the pain that you are feeling.
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  • Ways That Dancers Can Benefit from Visiting a Chiropractor

    The life of a professional dancer can be very hard on the body. For this reason, many dancers eventually turn to chiropractic care as a way to make sure that they are in the best shape possible and to make sure that they do not suffer injuries that could hamper their dancing careers. Receive a Spinal Adjustment Chiropractors are able to use spinal adjustments to move the spine back into the proper alignment.
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  • Four Ways Your Elementary School-Aged Child Can Benefit From Chiropractic Care

    Going to the chiropractor may be something you assume is reserved for adults with back pain from years of wear and tear. But chiropractic care is actually a healthy preventative measure for everyone, including your elementary school-aged child. Here's a look at four specific ways your child can benefit from regular visits to the chiropractor. Relief from growing pains. When children grow, they do not always do so evenly. One muscle may grow more quickly than another, placing strain on certain bones and joints and pulling them out of place.
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  • Robotic Therapy: What Is It and How Does It Help You Walk Again?

    If you suffer from a spinal injury that prevents you from walking, your doctor will most likely prescribe spinal rehabilitation as one of your treatments. Spinal rehabilitation is a unique therapy used to help individuals with stroke or traumatic injuries regain their ability to walk. One of the newest rehabilitation treatments is robotic therapy. Here are more details about robotic therapy and what you can do to improve the health and strength of your spine and body during rehabilitation.
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  • Try To Shed Some Pounds To Alleviate Your Back Pain

    Back pain can be caused by a nearly endless list of factors, but if you're overweight or obese, it's more likely that you'll be dealing with some degree of back pain. It's a good idea to visit your local chiropractic clinic for a consultation. The chiropractor who assesses and adjusts you will hopefully be able to reduce your discomfort, but will also probably suggest that to return to living free of pain, it would be in your best interest to lose a few pounds.
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  • Three Tips For Managing Back Pain In The Workplace

    Back pain is a common problem for many people and it can  be very debilitating. When the back pain interferes with your work, it is time to make adjustments. Back pain is the second most common reason for missing work and can cost around $5 billion in health care expenses each year. Your body is not designed for a sedentary lifestyle. Unfortunately, two-thirds of office workers spend 6 or more hours a day sitting at their desk.
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  • Different Ways Of Using A Pillow In Bed To Prevent Back Or Neck Pain That Requires A Chiropractic Adjustment

    Severe back or neck pain can land you on the chiropractor's table awaiting an adjustment, but if you're also eager to play a proactive role in your physical health, there are many different things that you can do. Given the number of hours a day that you spend sleeping, it's important to do so in a manner that isn't aggravating your back or neck. In many cases, you can take an extra pillow to bed with you or use your own pillow in a certain way to support your body properly and avoid increasing your discomfort.
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  • 2 Problems That Can Be Treated By Chiropractic Therapy

    Chiropractic treatment is a popular alternative therapy that can be used to treat a variety of conditions. Chiropractors use "manual therapies" (treatment using the hands) to correct disorders of the musculoskeletal system, especially focusing on the manipulation of the spine. Such manual therapy can be effective in treating certain conditions like the following. Slipped Disc What Is It? The spine is composed of small bones called vertebrae. The vertebrae are separated by soft, circular pads called discs.
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