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How Do Computerized Spinal Decompression Machines Work?
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Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
The vast majority of adults—some estimates say 80% or more—will experience back pain at some time in their lives. For some people, this back pain may be uncomfortable and occur
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Close-Up on the Thompson Technique: How Does It Differ from Other Approaches to Chiropractic Care?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
The basic chiropractic approach, originally developed by Dr. D.D. Palmer in 1895, is based on the premise that the body has the ability to heal itself if abnormalities of the
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Celebrating Chiropractic Medicines Legacy of Safe and Effective Care
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
As chiropractic medicine moves into its 118th year, it is worth reflecting on its long history of providing safe and effective health care. Despite years of adversity, chiropractic is now
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How to Choose the Right Foam Roller
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
Foam rolling is gaining in popularity as more people learn about its benefits in treating soft tissue injuries and conditions such as piriformis pain and sore muscles. The first foam
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Can Not Getting Enough Sleep Really Lead to Weight Gain?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
Health experts generally agree that getting 8 hours of sleep each night is necessary for most people to be at their best. Some people require even more. Sleep allows your
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A Brief Patient's Guide to the Pettibon System
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
The Pettibon System® is a spinal rehabilitation system developed 30 years ago by chiropractor Dr. Burl Pettibon. While still a student learning the principles of chiropractic—which include that much of
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Why Do Ligament and Tendon Injuries Take So Long to Heal?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
Ligaments and tendons both play an important role in the stability and function of the musculoskeletal system. The tendon connects muscles to bones while ligaments connect bones to other bones.
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Understanding the Vicious Cycle of Injury, Inactivity, and Weight Gain
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
Acute or chronic pain leaves most people on the couch or in bed. Discomfort in the back, neck, hips, shoulders, and extremity joints can make even moderate activity difficult and
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Why Do So Many Patients Return for Regular Chiropractic Care Even After Their Initial Symptoms Are Gone?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
At some point in your life, you’ve probably heard an acquaintance, friend or family member say something like this: “Once you start going to a chiropractor, you’ll have to keep
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How to Get Your Kids Up and Moving
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
About one third of children in the United States are overweight. This is a worrying statistic, but not necessarily a surprising one. Busy school and family schedules leave kids little
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The Power of TENS
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
If you suffer from acute pain as the result of an injury, finding relief is probably one of the most important things on your mind. In many cases, pain is
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When it Comes to Posture, the Little Things Matter. Like Sitting on Your Wallet
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
You know the big things that impact your posture, such as the height of your keyboard or whether you slouch on the couch, but it’s easy to overlook the little
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Lets Talk About Keystone Habits
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
When asked what they want to accomplish in the next year, most people reply with big goals. Maybe they want to lose 30 pounds or earn a promotion at work.
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Can Video Games Be Good for Seniors?
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
It’s common to see kids and teenagers completely engrossed in a video game, but game consoles have yet to make much of an impact on the older crowd. This might
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The Benefits of Life-Long Sports
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
Not only can playing sports at any age help you maintain your strength, stamina, balance, flexibility and coordination, the benefits are actually cumulative over time. That means the more adults
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A Brief Patients Guide to Atlas Orthogonal Technique
Author:
Anonymous
posted: May 08, 2018.
The Atlas Orthogonal Technique is a highly-specialized form of chiropractic treatment focused on restoring body balance through upper cervical spinal corrections. In particular, the manipulations concentrate on the first bone
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