Spring Cleaning Injuries: Protecting Your Back and Shoulders
Spring is here, and for many of us that means it’s time to throw open the windows, pull out the mop, and tackle all of those cleaning projects that have been waiting since fall. It feels great to refresh your home after a long winter — but spring cleaning is one of the most common […]
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The Two Types of Headaches
Headaches are one of the most common and disruptive forms of pain, yet many people do not realize there are different types of headaches with different underlying causes. From tension headaches brought on by stress to cervicogenic headaches that originate in the neck, understanding what’s behind your symptoms is the first step toward lasting relief. […]
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The Importance Of Sleep To Spine Health
We know that sleeping well is an important part of keeping ourselves healthy. Good sleeping habits help us concentrate better, stabilize our mood, and can even help our immune system perform to the best of its ability. And sleeping properly on a good mattress can help our overall back health, keeping our spine aligned and […]
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Can Tech Neck Cause Long-Term Damage?
The average American spends 4.5 hours per day staring at and tapping away on their smartphone. Add to that the additional hours bent over a laptop or tablet, and we spend a huge chunk of our day hunched over screens… often in positions that are hard on our neck and spine. These repetitive bad postural […]
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What’s The Difference Between Manual Chiropractic Adjustments And The Activator Method?
Chiropractic care has existed as a regulated healthcare profession for more than a century here in the United States. It’s a discipline that is taught at accredited institutions, and those practitioners treat tens of millions of people across the country every year. And, while many people associate chiropractic care with specifically treating back pain, it […]
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How Do You Prevent Lower Back Pain When Driving?
The average American spends almost 300 hours behind the wheel of their car each year. This much driving can be bad for your back due to limited movement, poor posture, and exposure to the bumps and vibrations of the road. Fortunately… preparation, good sitting posture, and smart driving habits can help you prevent back pain […]
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Can Chiropractic Care Treat Repetitive Stress Injuries?
Repetitive strain injury (RSI) is caused by repeated motion of a body part to excess, especially if the motion is done in a way that causes strain – such as when bad posture is involved. Motions such as bending, reaching, and twisting are usually the root cause. The shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist, or hand are […]
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How Spinal Decompression Can Treat a Herniated Disc
Commonly referred to as a “slipped” or “ruptured” disc, a herniated disc occurs when the jelly-like center of an intervertebral disc (which separates the vertebrae and acts as a cushion for the spine) protrudes through a tear in its outer covering. This can cause pain and limited range of motion when the protruding tissue applies […]
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How to Prevent Holiday Back Injuries
The holiday season is upon us again. It’s a wonderful time of year filled with good tidings and joyful get-togethers, often in contrast to the cold, turbulent weather. In fact, we are more likely to suffer from a slip and fall injury in the winter months. Additionally, preparing your house to host family, decorating, and […]
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Can Chiropractic Care Help with Injuries from Lifting?
Now that fall is in the air, the leaves are changing colors, the days are getting shorter, and unfortunately, the risk of seasonal injuries is on the rise. Losing daylight hours means more time of the day in lower visibility, which increases the risk of slips and falls, as well as the presence of wet […]
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