2017
Athletes put their body through a lot of stress. Whether running or golfing, sports and outdoor activities can wreak havoc on the body. This can lead to chronic pain and injuries. Luckily, athletes can help combat the symptoms of sports-related bodily stress by going to a chiropractor. Trained to adjust the body back into a healthy alignment, chiropractors can help athletes in several ways.
So how can a chiropractor help you?…
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The joy of pregnancy must be tempered with serious concerns about addressing the impact delivering a child has on the body. Few think of the impact on the spine and pelvis. Consider this a potentially painful oversight. Both thespine and pelvis are susceptible to stress and strain during pregnancy. Spinal curvature due to the weight of the baby is possible, and spinal problems absolutely should not be ignored. Daily life activities could become harshly difficult when the spine is out of alignment.…
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As you may know, if you’ve experienced back or shoulder pain and tightness, muscles can respond to stress by clenching up, leading to pain, which causes them to tighten up more in what seems to be a vicious circle. And once you’ve gotten enough knots in your back, it can be virtually impossible to simply will them away. Here are three best times to get a massage and reduce your tension to prevent back, neck, and shoulder pain.…
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When it comes time for spring lawn work, a wheelbarrow is a common tool of the trade. But pushing a wheelbarrow is hard work, and if you aren’t careful how you do it, you can hurt your back. If you receive chiropractic adjustment for low back strain or injury due to pushing a wheelbarrow, there are common sense tips your chiropractor may recommend to prevent a recurrence.
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When shoveling mulch or soil into a wheelbarrow, avoid overloading it.…
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Spinal decompression therapy uses the same principles as traction therapy to relieve back pain. Both use negative pressure to promote healing of pinched nerves and bulging or herniated discs in your spine. Negative pressure “decompresses” the spine’s vertebrae and allows the body’s natural nutrients, spinal fluid, and blood supply to flow back into the discs. When those vertebrae become inflamed or bulge out of their normal position, often excruciating back pain ensues.…
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