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Celebrating Chiropractic Medicine’s Legacy of Safe and Effective Care
As chiropractic medicines legacy 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...
Close-Up on the Thompson Technique: How Does It Differ from Other Approaches to Chiropractic Care?
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 spine (called...
How Do Computerized Spinal Decompression Machines Work?
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 only intermittently....
Is There Really Such a Thing as Too Much Running?
It’s no secret that regular exercise is a key component of a healthy lifestyle. Studies show that running is a particularly useful form of exercise. Runners are less likely to suffer from obesity,...
Need a Good Night’s Rest? Try These Natural Approaches Before You Visit the Medicine Cabinet
How well did you sleep last night? If you’re like nearly one third of American adults, the answer is probably “not that well.” Stress and distractions can make it difficult to nod off, but that...
A Brief Patient’s Guide to Diversified Technique
If you've ever visited a chiropractor's office, the odds are that you are at least somewhat familiar with the Diversified Technique. This is one of the most widely taught and widely used...
Electrical Stimulation as a Treatment for Back Pain
Back pain--whether acute or chronic--can range from mildly uncomfortable to truly debilitating. And in some cases, the exact cause of the pain can be very difficult to diagnose. If you've ever...
Why Do Differences in Leg Length Matter to Your Chiropractor?
It’s true that humans are generally symmetrical. We're designed that way--most people have two eyes, two arms and two legs. However, taking a closer look at the human body can reveal small...
Alcohol, Tobacco and Back Pain. Here’s What the Science Says.
Most people are aware that alcohol and tobacco can cause serious health problems. For example, there is a strong connection between alcohol and liver disease. Tobacco use (even second- and...
Growing Up Healthy: Musculoskeletal Milestones in the Teenage Years
Most of us are familiar with the “growth spurt” that occurs during adolescence. In fact, this surge in height is one of the first signs that puberty has begun and signals hormonal changes in both...
Close-Up: How is the Gonstead System Different from Other Chiropractic Techniques?
Chiropractors use a wide variety of techniques to correct spinal misalignments. In fact, there are approximately 15 different techniques that are widely used to treat patients with back pain....
7 Alternatives to Squats That Are Safer But Just as Effective
7 alternatives squats : There’s no doubt about it. Squats can provide an exceptional full-body workout when they’re done the right way—one that strengthens the body’s core as well as the legs and...