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Chiropractic Mid to Lower Back Adjustments for Spinal Decompression back and neck pain
Chiropractic Therapy
How a Chiropractor Does a Back Adjustment for Mid to Low Back Pain
Back adjustments are a basic chiropractic technique used to decompress the spine and alleviate pain in the back, neck and throughout the body. The technique involves manipulation of vertebrae that are not functioning normally. This can increase range of motion, reduce nerve irritability, improve alignment, and relieve many symptoms throughout the body. Chiropractic adjustments are...
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Car Accidents & Injuries
Most Common Causes of Distracted Driving
You’re driving down the road and come to a red light. You look over and see the driver to your right is reading a book. Yes, reading a book. It may seem like an exaggeration, but in 2016, a Minnesota driver was cited for reading a book while driving. Distracted driving claimed the lives of...
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Back & Neck Pain
Do Women Suffer From Back Pain More Frequently Than Men?
Back pain is thought to be something that just happens because you get older or because you suffered an injury. However, there are many factors that can lead to the development of back pain. Anyone can be at an increased risk of back pain if they are in poor physical health, overweight, have a physically...
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Car Accidents & Injuries
12 Defensive Driving Tips to Avoid an Auto Accident
After driving for decades, most people feel that they are safe drivers who know all the rules of the road. Still, even the safest drivers with plenty of miles logged can get into a car accident. By car insurance industry estimates, an average driver will file a claim once every 18 years. Based on that...
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Chiropractic Therapy
Tips for Maintaining Good Posture
Good posture is essential for more than a healthy spine, it’s essential to your overall health. Posture helps you stand, walk, sit and lie in positions that place the least strain on your supporting muscles and ligaments. Some other ways good posture can impact your health: Keeps your bones and joints in correct alignment Can...
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Safety & Recreation
How the Red Cross Helps the Injured in a Disaster
The American Red Cross responds to an emergency every 8 minutes, and will go wherever they are needed. Monday, May 8, is Red Cross Day, a day to celebrate the Red Cross’s global impact and honoring the organization’s 7 principles: Humanity Impartiality Neutrality Independence Voluntary service Unity Universality While many people know that the American...
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Back & Neck Pain
Back Pain among Military Servicemen and Women
After serving the country, military servicemen and women can face their own battles at home. While the impact of combat injuries and post-traumatic stress disorder are well-known, chronic pain and back injuries are not widely discussed. Why Are Veterans Experiencing More Pain? Back, neck, and joint pain are all too common among veterans, and the...
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Chiropractic Therapy
See E-Stim Therapy in Action! – Electric Stimulation Demo
E-stim, or electric stimulation therapy, offers physical therapy and injury victims a treatment option that relaxes muscles, and helps treat pain through a minimally invasive technique. Watch this video to see how e-stim works! Make an appointment to experience e-stim therapy at an office near you: Aventura Boca Raton Coral Springs Fort Lauderdale Lake Worth...
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Back & Neck Pain
The Effects of Footwear on Your Spine
When your lower back is hurting, you can think of several reasons that could be the root of the problem. Maybe it was all those years spent in a physically demanding job, maybe it is time for a new mattress, or maybe it is just age. One source you may not be thinking of is...