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Exercise And Memory: Can Fitness Help Cognitive Function?

By madwire / October 25, 2018

Most of us have likely been encouraged by a doctor to exercise more or start a regular fitness routine. Yes, even if it’s as simple as taking a walk after dinner each night. Whether the encouragement comes from a cardiologist or a chiropractor, it’s fair to say that doctors across disciplines encourage exercise whenever it’s…

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What Is Trigger Point Therapy And How Does It Help?

By madwire / August 17, 2018

Are you experiencing pain or discomfort in a specific muscle? What about knots in certain muscles? When the pain in specific muscle areas radiate outwards, causing a general discomfort that cannot be ignored, it’s deemed a trigger point. Most patients call the pain annoying and, in some cases, debilitating. How does one remedy this pain?…

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How Stretching Affects The Body

By madwire / June 8, 2018

If you’ve been told that pain is simply a part of life, you don’t need to suffer anymore. Yes, pain is inconvenient and uncomfortable, but what if you had a way to relieve it naturally? Would you do it? Whether you have pain in your lower back, between your shoulder blades, or anywhere else in…

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Will Physical Therapy Help Back Pain?

By madwire / May 3, 2018

After spending a busy weekend out weeding, mowing, planting, and generally making your yard look amazing, it’s understandable that your back and shoulder muscles might be sore. That is a normal enough effect after some physical exertion. However, if your back keeps hurting for weeks or months, that is a sign that something else may…

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8 Unexpected Benefits Of Massage Therapy

By madwire / April 19, 2018

Even just thinking about getting a massage makes most of us relax, and for good reason. Massage therapy is a great way to soothe tense muscles and let go of life’s stressors, at least for a time. But what many do not realize is that massage therapy offers even more benefits than just relaxation. Here…

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Physical Therapy Versus Chiropractic: Who Should I See?

By madwire / April 12, 2018

When pain happens, the immediate instinct is to do as much as possible to alleviate it. After all, who really wants to be in pain if they can help it? Whether it is pain as small as a low-grade headache or something bigger, like chronic back pain, soothing the pain is step one and helping…

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Combining Massage Therapy and Chiropractic Care: How It Helps

By madwire / March 22, 2018

When your neck and shoulders ache after a long day at your desk, the idea of getting a massage probably sounds heavenly. Or, if you’re an athlete, think about how marvelous a massage would be to soothe your hard-worked muscles after a tough workout. Sure, massages feel great. But, on top of just feeling great,…

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Physical Therapy & Beyond: 6 Ways To Prevent Muscle Injuries

By madwire / March 8, 2018

Whether you’re a hardcore athlete training for an Ironman race or you have lingering pain from a months (or years) old problem, muscle injuries can be some of the worst health issues. Not only can they take awhile to heal, but you’ll feel that injury every time you move — and that means shifting in…

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Ways to Treat Sciatica Pain Naturally

By madwire / February 20, 2018

If you get the occasional headache, over the counter pain medication can temporarily soothe the symptoms. But, if you experience regular, ongoing back pain, a couple of Motrin aren’t exactly going to cut it. Even more importantly, over the counter pain medication isn’t going to help your injuries heal. It only masks the symptoms for…

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Soothing Your Pain: What Massage Therapy Can Help

By madwire / January 22, 2018

Anyone who has ever indulged in a massage understands the feeling of lingering relaxation that can last for hours or days afterward. But massage has the potential to provide even deeper, richer benefits than just relaxation. When combined with chiropractic techniques and/or physical therapy, massage therapy can help reduce pain, improve mobility, and better help…

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