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Many patients seeking chiropractic care are experiencing back pain or discomfort. Essentially, they’re looking for that much needed pain relief from a chiropractor’s treatment. But what happens if your back pain gets worse after a chiropractor appointment? Does that mean that treatment didn’t work? The short answer to this question is no. To understand why […]
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Benefits of Cold Laser Therapy Cold laser therapy is a newer medical treatment that utilizes lower-level lasers of light to stimulate healing. It is a non-evasive treatment that does not use firm lasers. This drug-free therapy stimulates damaged tissues, which speeds healing by reducing inflammation and eliminating pain. The laser lights reduce swelling caused by […]
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Pregnancy Massage Pregnancy Massage is a form of massage designed specifically for pregnant women that can be performed at any point in their pregnancy. Massage during pregnancy increases blood and lymph circulation, thereby relieving swelling in the legs and hands. It alleviates strain on weight-bearing joints and myofascial structures to provide relief from muscle spasms […]
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When looking at the spine on one’s back, you will see that it runs straight down the middle. Due to scoliosis, the spine will not be straight, as the backbone will curve either to the left or the right. The cause of most scoliosis is almost unknown; however, it most often occurs during a growth […]
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Gardening is a favorite activity enjoyed by many and as the growing season progresses so doesback trouble. Working outdoors in the garden or those who are landscapers often experienceback issues from time-to-time and this is (usually) treated quite easily.Tips for managing lower back pain when gardening: Do Before Gardening Back Stretches Do not garden for […]
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How often should one get a massage?How often you should get a massage depends on several factors, including your physical andemotional needs; your stress levels; and your budget. You will definitely experience themost health benefits from massage when you get massage regularly. Massage calms the nervoussystem, improves blood circulation and lymphatic circulation, relieves muscle pain, and helpswith pain management […]
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TENS Unit machine- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator are used to treat nerve conditionsassociated with acute and chronic conditions. By stimulating other parts of your brain, this systemprevents the pain signals that you might experience from reaching your brain, thus masking chronicpain. Your body will then produce a greater number of “endorphins” in response to the […]
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What is Chronic Pain? Chronic pain is pain that persists over time, often for months or even longer, and typically results from longstanding medical conditions of damage to the body. Your body will continue to hurt for weeks, months, or even years after the injury. Chronic pain can affect your day-to-day life as well as […]
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The spinal cord is very sensitive to injury and is one of the most devastating injuries out there. Spinal injuries occur when there is damage to the spinal cord either from trauma, loss of its regular blood supply, or compression from tumor or infection. Symptoms of a spinal injury can vary depending on the severity […]
Read More »A stress fracture is a crack in a bone, that is caused by repetitive force, often from overuse. Activities that require running and jumping may cause fractures in the legs or feet. Many different sports increase the risk of stress fracture, as it is a common injury in high impact sports such as long-distance running […]
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