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The #1 Bad Habit that Ruins Posture

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We all know our posture directly affects our spines and I’m sure we’ve all been told at some point in our lives to “stop slouching!”.  Our posture helps determine how well our spine does its main job… supporting our body … Continue reading →

3 Awesome Things that Happen with Regular Chiropractic Care

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Chiropractic helps relieve pain, reduce headaches, battles sciatica and more. But what happens with regular chiropractic care over several months or years? Thats when the really good things start! Adjusting the spine so that there is less pressure on the … Continue reading →

What Causes Sciatica?

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Sciatica is a very common condition experienced by millions of people every year.  The symptoms can range from sharp, localized low back pain to pain that shoots all the way down the legs into the feet and toes.   While … Continue reading →

I Did These 3 Things to Finally Get My Back Pain Under Control

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Like many people once I hit my mid 20’s I started noticing some nagging back pain. In my case it was right between my shoulder blades and occasionally in my neck.  Almost everything I did (and still do) stressed those … Continue reading →

Almost All Back and Neck Pain Comes from these 2 Things

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Neck and back pain is an extremely common complaint.  In fact its estimated that upwards of 85% of people will suffer at least 1 episode of debilitating back pain at some point in their life. Much more common is the … Continue reading →

The MYTH of Normal Headaches

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Headaches are one of the most common complaints I see as a chiropractor.  And many of these people will tell me that for them headaches are “normal”.  They often have 1-5 headaches a week. Some folks even have a headache … Continue reading →

Ice or Heat Following an Injury?

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Many times after an injury there is confusion over whether ice or heat should be applied to help it heal.  Before we get into the specifics let me say this…   “Ice is your friend, heat is sometimes your friend.” … Continue reading →

1 Simple Trick That Reduces Headaches Quickly

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Headaches are a very common condition. If you or someone you know suffers from chronic headaches you know how awful and debilitating they can be.  Whether its tension behind the eyes or at the base of the neck or migraines … Continue reading →

3 Clear Indications of a Pinched Nerve

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I treat people for pinched nerves every day.  Some people come in and say “I have a pinched nerve.” Others have no idea if they do or not.  Some tell me their doctor told them they have a pinched nerve. … Continue reading →

This Overlooked Stretch Can Help Improve Neck and Shoulder Pain

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People often come to me with neck and shoulder problems that just don’t seem to go away.  They have usually tried physical therapy, pain medications and in some cases dry needling and deep tissue massage all with little or no … Continue reading →