2016

  • Four Benefits Of Having A Chiropractor Be A Part Of Your Pregnancy

    Chances are you will make a lot of doctor visits during your pregnancy, but it may surprise you that many pregnant women go see a chiropractor during this time. While your ob/gyn may be the top care provider you see for your health during the pregnancy, you can also benefit a lot by seeing a chiropractor. Chiropractors specialize in the maintenance of the spinal column, bone geometry, discs, and nerves. Being pregnant can put a lot of stress on your bones, nerves, and spine, resulting in the need for chiropractic care.
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  • Three Treatments For The Pain From Your Whiplash Injury

    If you have been in an accident that caused a whiplash injury, the chances are you have pain. A doctor may prescribe pain medications or simply recommend over-the-counter pain medication and perhaps tell you to apply ice several times a day until your neck heals. However, for many people, the pain never completely goes away. If you are having recurring neck pain from a recent or past whiplash injury, there are a few alternative treatments that may bring you relief.
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  • How Can Office Workers Improve Their Posture?

    If tight muscles and back or neck pain have become a way of life for you, or you simply wish to stand up taller and straighter, it may be worthwhile to intervene in order to correct your posture. Poor posture can be caused by a combination of stressors in the office, so it's a good idea to go through this list to see what you can do about your posture. 
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  • If You Have Allergies, Check On These Things In Advance Of Your Massage Therapy Appointment

    Whether you're dealing with aches and pains or you simply need to relax and unwind, an appointment with your local massage therapist will give you the results you need. If you suffer from allergies, though, it's useful to clarify a few important points when you call the massage therapist to make your appointment. Although you'll go through your overall health history at the start of your appointment, sharing information about your allergies and ensuring that there will be no issues is better to do before you arrive.
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  • 3 Alternative Treatment Options for Chronic Back Pain Relief

    Looking for ways to treat your chronic back pain without the use of medications or surgery? Here are three fantastic options to consider: Rolfing Also known as structural integration, rolfing is a holistic treatment that incorporates deep tissue manipulation to improve posture and reduce chronic pain in the back and other areas of the body. By focusing on the fascia, or sheet of connective tissues underneath the skin, a professional can use rolfing to help you:
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  • Heading Back To School Giving You A Headache? Headache Relief Options To Try

    Whether you are a student or a teacher, the prospect of heading back to school after a break can be cause for stress, frustration, and even headaches. If you are currently suffering from headaches related to heading back to school, you may be wondering if there are any solutions to your problem that do not involve school avoidance or painkillers that can cause other health issues and side effects. Get to know some of the headache relief options that you can try that may be able to make going back to school less of a headache and more of a tolerable and possibly even enjoyable experience.
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  • 3 Tips For Turning A Breech Baby Late In The Third Trimester

    As the end of the third-trimester approaches, it can be stressful to learn that your baby is in a breech position, which could cause your doctor to recommend against a vaginal delivery. If you're nearing the end of your pregnancy and your baby is in a breech position, but you still hope to have a vaginal delivery, use the following tips to help your child turn in the womb. Visit a Chiropractor
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  • Three Natural Ways To Reduce The Frequency Of Your Migraines

    Are you tired of being laid up with migraines on a regular basis? While there are medications that promise to reduce the frequency of your migraines, they're not for everyone, and for some, they cause unwanted side effects are almost as bad as the migraines themselves. Thankfully, there are some ways to reduce the frequency of your migraines safely and naturally – without resorting to drugs. See your chiropractor. When your spine is out of alignment, particularly in your neck, it can lead to muscle tension in the neck.
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  • Tips for Spotting Early Whiplash Symptoms

    Whether you've been in a car accident or have suffered some other kind of similar injury, there's a good chance you may suffer from whiplash. If you've never had whiplash before, recognizing the symptoms can be difficult. After all, whiplash doesn't typically show symptoms right away. Instead, you'll notice some discomfort in the days after the incident. This can lead to delays in getting treatment, which may hinder your recovery. Here are a few of the earliest indications of whiplash to help you spot the condition and get treatment quickly.
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  • How Does Chiropractic Care Benefit Osteoarthritis Patients?

    When you suffer from osteoarthritis, whether it is in your knees, hips, or other joints, it's easy to get frustrated with the pain and stiffness that keeps you from engaging in activities you used to love. While medications can take the edge off the pain, they don't work for everyone, and they often have unwanted side effects. If you're looking for a safer, more natural way to manage your osteoarthritis pain, consider seeing your chiropractor.
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