Provided By The ICPA You Aren’t Sick, You’re Adapting We should look at symptoms and diseases as the body adapting in a very functional way to circumstances. In an article called “I Treat Stories,” I talked about the spectrum between perfect “health”—perhaps better defined as “potential”—and disease and death. I talk about functional conditions like...
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As we age, years of physical stress begin to take a toll on our joints, ligaments, and tendons—especially in weight-bearing areas like the hips, knees, and lumbar spine. The result is often chronic pain and degenerative conditions such as arthritis. But that doesn’t mean you have to live in discomfort. Long-Term Healing Starts with a...
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Let the games begin! The winter season of sports and activities has arrived in , . Whether you're a novice or a seasoned pro, it's crucial to take precautions to prevent injuries this winter. Winter Fun Safely Snow, ice, and cold weather create a beautiful backdrop—but also bring risks like slips, falls, and strains. Those...
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Ever blow a fuse at home and lose power to part of the house? That’s your home’s built-in protection system in action. Now imagine your body has a similar system—one where your brain is the power source, the spine is the fuse box, and your nerves are the wires that supply your organs and muscles....
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Winter roads in , can turn treacherous in seconds—leading to an increase in rear-end accidents and sudden stops. At , we often treat patients who don’t realize they’ve suffered a whiplash injury until days or even weeks after the event. But prompt care can make all the difference. What Is Whiplash? Whiplash refers to the...
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Finding Peace Our son, Calvin, was born full-term via vaginal delivery, but he was in the occiput posterior (OP) position. This made labor and delivery far more physically intense for both of us than we anticipated. While we were thrilled to finally meet him, the first few months of his life proved to be far...
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If you’re among the growing number of adults who refuse to let arthritis take over your life, you're not alone—and in , is here to help you move forward, not settle for pain. Myth-Busting: What Arthritis Really Is Many people still believe arthritis is just a natural part of aging. But arthritis—literally meaning “joint inflammation”—isn’t...
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Basketball season is around the corner—and whether you're in a league or just hitting the court for fun, choosing the right footwear could be your most important play. At in , , we help active individuals avoid back pain before it sidelines them. Your Shoes Could Be the MVP (or the Problem) Poor-fitting shoes affect...
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The Gratitude Issue As the weather gets cooler and we move further into the month of November, there is so much to be grateful for. One of my favorite things to do each November is keep a list of things I’m thankful for. Did you know that you can build new habits in just 21...
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Solving back pain doesn’t require a PhD—just the right formula. At in , , we’ve helped countless patients apply simple health “math” to solve the spine equation for good. Let’s break it down. Equation #1: Balance = Health Just like balance is essential in a math equation, it’s vital in your body. Misalignments in the...
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