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As the days grow shorter and colder, many of us fall into some less-than-healthy habits. We may not be bears, but the inclination to hibernate is very real. This means most of us want to hunker down in front of the fireplace and sip on some cocoa rather than get out and be active. The…
Read MoreIf you’re experiencing chronic pain in your back, muscles, or joints, you may want to see a back pain specialist for chiropractic treatment or physical therapy. Pain in the body can be caused from a number of problems, however, there’s usually a root cause that can be targeted and addressed to help the patient find…
Read MoreIt can be frightening to feel pain in your back. Whether you’ve lifted something heavy and felt a sharp pain or you’ve gradually felt uncomfortable until one day, your back began to hurt, you may be dealing with what’s called spinal compression. This condition can happen almost anywhere along your spine from our neck (cervical…
Read MoreDo you have a sharp pain, throbbing sensation, or a dull ache in your head? You may be suffering from a headache. Did you know between 50-75 percent of people in the world suffer from a headache at least once year? Up to four percent of people in the world suffer from headaches for more…
Read MoreDid you know that the Sciatica Nerve is the longest nerve in your entire body? It runs from the lower back and runs down through the back of the thighs, calves, and ends in the feet. With this being understood, it’s no surprise that sciatica pain can negatively influence an individual’s quality of life. Symptoms…
Read MoreDid you know there are “rubbery cushions” stacked in your spine between vertebrae to keep you upright and pain-free? These are called spinal discs. A disc is like a gel pack. It has a tough exterior and a soft interior. A bulging disc, also known as disc protrusion, the “cushion” protrudes from between the vertebrae…
Read MoreIt’s important to understand that a bulging disc is different than a herniated disc. When a disc bulges, it protrudes from the vertebrae in the spine. A herniated disc is when a bulging disc ruptures, creating a crack in the tough exterior disc-layer called the annulus. A bulging disc simply extrudes outside of the space…
Read MoreBack pain in any form is unpleasant. But there is a distinct difference between muscles worn out from a day of fun with the family and the ongoing pain of an injury that just will not heal. The issue so many experience is that it can be hard to find the line between “normal” aches…
Read MorePregnancy is one of the greatest miracles that can happen to you, but some days it really doesn’t feel like it. There are myriad changes that happen to the body throughout pregnancy — and some of them can be pretty uncomfortable. But, where many of us would turn to painkillers or other medical treatments, many…
Read MoreIf you have ongoing pain, you’ve probably heard every suggestion under the sun. Icing, heating, over the counter pain medication, prescription pain meds, specific stretches, essential oils, homeopathic salves — the list goes on and on. There are plenty of different pain treatment methods out there to help you avoid surgery, but not all of…
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