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Osteoarthritis By 2020, nearly 6.5 million Americans between the ages of 35 and 84 are expected to be diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis. More than half of the new cases will appear in people as young as 45 to 64 years, and by 2020 the average age of diagnosis is expected to fall from 72 to […]
Story of Chiropractic Care Like conventional medicine, chiropractic care is based upon scientific principles of diagnosis through testing and empirical observations. The word “chiropractic” comes from the Greek words cheir (hand) and praxis (action) and literally means “done by hand.” Instead of prescribing drugs or performing surgeries, chiropractors use manual treatments of the spine and […]
Chiropractic tips for Pregnant Women Be sure to get adjusted regularly. Chiropractic care is important to help maintain a healthy skeletal structure and nervous system function throughout a pregnancy and childbirth. Do some gentle exercise each day. Walking, swimming, or stationary cycling are relatively safe cardiovascular exercises for pregnant women. Avoid any activities that involve […]
DEATHS FROM PRESCRIPTION PAIN KILLERS NOW OUTNUMBER DEATHS FROM HEROIN AND COCAINE COMBINED Overdose deaths from abuse of prescription painkillers in the U.S. now outnumber deaths involving heroin and cocaine combined, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday. Last year drug overdoses caused 36,450 deaths in the U.S. One or more prescription drugs […]
Water and Weight Loss Water makes your metabolism burn calories 3% faster. Drinking water is important if you’re trying to lose weight, some studies have shown that thirst and hunger sensations are triggered together. If there is a slight dehydration the thirst mechanism may be mistaken for hunger and one may eat when the body […]
DO I HAVE TO GET ADJUSTED FOREVER? Recently, we had a patient ask, “Do you have to keep getting adjusted forever? I mean, what good is that?” This idea of becoming addicted to adjustments or even just needing them to keep feeling good is not uncommon in people who have been to a chiropractor, and […]
Why Chiropractic Care is Essential After a Car Accident Car accidents are an unfortunate reality for millions of Americans each year, and even minor collisions can result in injuries with long-term consequences. In fact, research shows that many individuals continue to experience pain from a crash even 10 to 15 years later. The impact on […]
