For decades, osteoarthritis has been considered a part of aging. But not anymore. Recent research points out that older people don’t have to suffer from osteoarthritic pain. And, surprisingly, people much younger than 65 can develop osteoarthritis. What Is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA), or degenerative joint disease, affects more than 20 million Americans and is more...
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Whiplash is an injury that is common to automobile accidents, but there are many other ways in which this painful blow to the cervical spine can occur. When it does, studies confirm that Chiropractic can provide significant help and long-term healing results. A whiplash injury occurs when there is an abrupt backward or forward jerking...
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Traveling in any mode of transport can be physically demanding. Even if the final destination is a luxury holiday, getting there can leave you tired, stressed and in pain. Sitting down for too long can cause significant problems for the body. No matter how comfortable the seat or surroundings, pressures build and blood flow is...
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A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that patients who had an availability to Chiropractic care saved a significant amount of money over patients who did not. 700,000 people with Chiropractic coverage in their insurance plan was compared to 1,000,000 people whose insurance coverage was limited to traditional medical treatments. The total...
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It is no surprise that snow, ice and freezing weather can create problems for people. Slips and falls abound, for one thing. Those who like to indulge in winter sporting activities, however, are far more likely to receive injuries, especially if they have not conditioned their bodies in advance. Skiing, skating and tobogganing can all...
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Why would a parent not take a child to see a chiropractor? The basic answer might come down to no information or incorrect information. Here are three basic reasons why not: 1. They don’t know about Chiropractic, 2. They don’t know about the potential benefits of Chiropractic or, 3. They think that a Chiropractic adjustment...
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Whichever holiday that’s presently looming, you know they’re not always the relaxing times you’d like them to be. This is especially the case at Christmas. Shopping and visiting and hosting and eating and drinking … it all becomes a mad blur that can leave you needing, well, a holiday. Humans are pretty resilient creatures, but...
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Chiropractic patients continue to report that they are more satisfied with their low back care than medical low back patients. Consider these recent low back pain findings: Satisfied with care: Chiropractic patients 96% Medical Patients 84% Treatment was helpful: Chiropractic patients 99% Medical Patients 80% Likely to seek care from another provider: Chiropractic patients 14%...
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What is stenosis? Spinal stenosis occurs when the spinal canal narrows, which may be down to a variety of reasons, including mechanical problems brought on by age, thickened ligaments, infection, abscess, developmental or congenital abnormalities, degenerative changes, dislocated or fractured vertebra, or a spinal cord tumor. Low-back pain, limping, and numbness in the legs can...
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As a nation, the United States is heading toward a sedentary, obese and very unhealthy condition. Individual sickness, unhealthy eating, pharmaceutical drug intake and personal disability are all on the rise. Lost time at work and even the costs for premature death add up to billions of dollars annually. The question of where to turn...
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