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Scoliosis: Causes, Symptoms, Questions, & Answers

By madwire / April 25, 2019

How many times did your parents remind you to sit up straight or stand tall when you were young? While it might have felt annoying and unnecessary, parents around the world put in that effort to encourage their children toward better posture. Good posture may seem like a small thing, but it can play a…

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Think You Need Back Surgery? The Case For Finding Alternatives

By madwire / February 28, 2019

When you experience constant or ongoing back pain, it’s easy to reach the point at which any solution sounds like a good idea, if only to provide you with relief. In many cases, a back pain specialist may suggest surgery to bring about the relief sought. However, it’s important to go into any potential surgery…

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Can Stress Cause Back Pain?

By madwire / December 6, 2018

When it comes to back pain, some causes seem pretty obvious. A fender bender can do a pretty good job of jolting you around, which makes the resulting whiplash an expected, if unpleasant, effect. Or maybe your kid is tackled during a football game; even with the pads, that contact can be enough to affect…

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How Chiropractic Care Can Help Back Pain

By madwire / May 10, 2018

If you experience chronic back pain, it may feel like you have tried every remedy under the sun. From heat and icing to prescription meds to surgery, there are myriad treatment options out there. The trick, however, is finding the right options to actually help your body heal, not just mask the symptoms for a…

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Questions To Ask Your Back Pain Specialist

By madwire / April 26, 2018

When you have dealt with chronic back pain for months or years, it is easy to grow so tired of the constant pain that you are willing to do anything. Even if your pain ebbs and returns, finding a long-term solution is probably a primary focus. But before you get caught up in treatments from…

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Can Back Injuries Cause Pain In Other Parts Of The Body?

By madwire / April 5, 2018

If you start feeling tingling or pain in your forearm, carpal tunnel is a pretty logical expectation. Or, if you feel pain in your thigh and knee, odds are good your first instinct is to check for swelling or other signs of a knee injury. When we experience pain in our limbs, most of us…

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Healing Back Pain Without Surgery

By madwire / March 15, 2018

Do you finish each work day with sharp pains shooting up from your hips or radiating through your shoulders? Or maybe you were in a car accident years ago and the whiplash left you with back pain that never quite healed. Many people across the country struggle with chronic back pain. And, while back surgery…

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Treating Back Pain Naturally: Non-Invasive Options

By madwire / January 29, 2018

How often growing up did your parents chastise you for slouching? How many times did your parents warn you to, “Stand up straight or you’ll grow a hunch”? Well, they may not have been right about carrots giving you superhero-worthy eyesight, but they were definitely on to something each time they warned you about the…

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