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Archive for Chiropractic

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2 / 15 / 12

Chiropractic for Spinal Stenosis

Spinal stenosis occurs when the spaces in the spinal column narrow, putting pressure on the spinal cord and associated nerves. Spinal stenosis usually involves one or more of the three main spinal areas: the spinal canal in the center of the vertebral column, the canals located at the roots of spinal cord nerves, or the
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2 / 6 / 12
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Chiropractic

Chiropractic for Hip Pain

Your hips and legs support your entire body. They provide stability, strength, mobility, and flexibility. Misalignment or subluxation of the spine can cause both hip and leg pain by irritating the nerves and creating muscle spasms. As these areas of the body receive nearly continuous usage, they can suffer a great deal of stress. In
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1 / 25 / 12
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Chiropractic

Chiropractic/Manipulation Therapy for Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain is a common complaint that patients present with to both primary care physicians and chiropractic practitioners. There are several underlying conditions that may cause discomfort in this area, many of which may be assisted by chiropractic treatment and manipulation. A proper diagnosis is important in order to determine what kind of treatment is
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1 / 24 / 12
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Chiropractic

What are Spinal Pelvic Stabilizers?

Spinal pelvic stabilizers are specially designed orthotics that help stabilize and balance your feet. They can have a significant effect on your entire body’s performance and efficiency, reduce pain, and contribute to an overall sense of well-being. How can something made just for your feet accomplish all this? Our feet form the foundation of our
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1 / 18 / 12
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Chiropractic

Chiropractic Care for TMJ

TMJ stands for Tempromandibular Joint Disorder. It is a common condition in which there is limited range of motion within the jaw. The jaw is a hinge joint that is connected to the skull through 68 muscle pairs located in front of the ears. These muscle pairs are important to speaking, chewing, swallowing, and yawning,
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1 / 16 / 12
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Chiropractic

Chiropractic Treatment for Infertility

If you are a woman who is having difficulty conceiving a child, you doubtlessly know all the usual advice for improving your chances: eat better, drink less caffeine and alcohol, lose weight and stop smoking. Something you may not know about, however, is the potential benefit of chiropractic treatment for improving your fertility. Chiropractic is a
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1 / 11 / 12
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Chiropractic

What is the Activator Technique?

Out of all the chiropractic treatments available, the Activator technique is the gentlest. Developed by Arthur Fuhr, the Activator technique offers an alternative to manual manipulation of the spine and/or extremity joints. Instead, chiropractors practicing this method use an activator device, allowing for gentler chiropractic treatment. The Activator is a small, handheld spring-loaded instrument used
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1 / 4 / 12
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Chiropractic

What is the Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT)?

The Sacro-Occipital Technique (also referred to as SOT) is a commonly used chiropractic technique developed by osteopath and chiropractor Major Bertrand DeJarnette. The name refers to the sacrum or “tail bone” (the last major bone of the spinal column) and the occiput or base of the skull. The technique is based on normalizing the relationship
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12 / 22 / 11

What is the Cox Flexion Distraction Technique?

The Cox Flexion Distraction Technique (also referred to as the Cox® Technic) was developed by Dr. James M. Cox as a gentle, non-force adjustment procedure to help the spine heal naturally. It is based on principles of both chiropractic and osteopathy, a combination that often provides fast relief from low back and leg pain, without
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12 / 16 / 11

How Old Should You Be to See a Chiropractor?

You can benefit from chiropractic care at any age. Because the birthing process – even with natural childbirth methods – can cause subtle injuries to the clavicle, collarbone, spine and neck, parents often bring their infants to their chiropractors for a checkup soon after they are born. Many chiropractors have received specialized training in pediatric
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12 / 8 / 11
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Chiropractic
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How Do I Know If I Need A Chiropractor?

Some people think chiropractors only treat back pain, but actually they are specialists in the entire musculoskeletal system. They do focus primarily on the spine and surrounding tissues, but the spine is intimately related to good functioning of the whole body. Chiropractors may treat back pain and spasms, sports injuries, headaches, and pregnancy pain. They
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12 / 6 / 11

Choosing the Right Ski Helmet

Skiing is one of the most exhilarating sports for almost any age. Unfortunately, the excitement and fun is all too often marred by accidents that can range from the inconvenient to the deadly. Although one can exercise good judgment, be in excellent shape and be an expert skier, there is no way to avoid the
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11 / 28 / 11
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Chiropractic

How Many Adjustments Will I Need?

The short answer to this question is, “It depends.” For example, the number of recommended adjustments may depend on why you sought chiropractic care in the first place. Were you concerned with pain, or recovery from an injury, or did you seek care to promote your overall health and wellness? The national average when dealing
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11 / 23 / 11

Indoor Air Quality 101

The main causes of indoor air quality problems are pollution sources that release particles or gases into the air inside your home. Poor ventilation can raise indoor pollution levels by impeding fresh air circulation, which prevents dilution and transfer of indoor air pollutants outside the home. In places where heat and humidity are high, there
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11 / 21 / 11
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Chiropractic

Chiropractic Care for Chronic Pain Sufferers

Pain is a useful indicator that something is wrong with the body that requires attention. Acute pain tends to occur suddenly, often in response to an injury or a change in mobility or function. For example, if you run into a door and hurt yourself, or awaken with a stiff neck that was not there
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