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May is National Correct Posture Month - Correct Posture & Awareness The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, along with many other advocacy groups and organizations have selected May as National Correct Posture Month. Generally, when awareness efforts are carried out for other health conditions, they are not necessarily concentrated on interventions needed to improve the condition. They just want you to be aware… ...
Alzheimer’s Disease and Chiropractic - Alzheimer’s Disease and Chiropractic Alzheimer’s disease (AD) was named after Dr. Alois Alzheimer in 1906. AD is an irreversible and progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys the brain cells. Over 5 million Americans age 65 or older may have dementia caused by AD. Alterations in memory, thinking skills and the ability to carry out tasks… ...
Common Causes of Neck Pain - Common Causes of Neck Pain Injury is one of the most common causes of neck pain. A sudden forced movement of the head and neck can impact the spinal joints and/or musculature causing sudden acute neck pain. Posture - Texting and using computer laptops contribute to neck pain. Sustained postural positioning of the head forward… ...
Pregnancy, Low Back Pain and Chiropractic - Pregnancy, Low Back Pain and Chiropractic Care A Natural Choice for Expecting Moms Studies estimate that greater than 50 percent of pregnant women will suffer from lower back pain, with one third of them claiming severe pain that reduces quality of life. Of those affected, 80 percent claim that their lower back pain affects their… ...
Neck cracking, what does it mean? - Why does my neck crackle or pop? Neck crackling is called crepitus. It often feels like a crunching or grinding sensation in your neck that can be painless or accompanied by discomfort. Often times is occurs when you turn your head from side to side and other times when you look up and back. There are a number… ...
Chiropractic Care and Athletes - Chiropractic Care and Athletes Dan O'Brien Olympic gold medalist Dan O'Brien believes that chiropractic treatment is "absolutely essential" for improved performance. Emmitt Smith Former Dallas Cowboys running back and MVP Emmitt Smith used chiropractic treatment throughout his football career to improve his athletic performance. Jerry Rice Champion football player Jerry Rice of San Fran called… ...
Chiropractic First for Sciatica - Sciatica Sciatica is a term that describes the symptoms of leg pain that often originates in the low back. Typically the pain starts in the back or buttocks and radiates down the back or side of the leg. Sciatica is not a diagnosis but is often thought of as one. It’s actually a symptom… ...