Are Your Sleeping Habits Killing You? It is estimated that nearly 35% of Americans classify their quality of sleep as “poor” or “fair”. Additionally, over 50 million Americans have been categorized as having a chronic sleep disorder. Researchers have begun to compare the detriments of sleep deprivation to that of overeating and lack of physical […]
What Does a Herniated Disc Feel Like? A herniated disc means more than just lower back pain. That’s just one symptom. When a lumbar spine disc is herniated, other sensations such as pins and needles like when your hips have “fallen asleep,” or numbing in the feet and trouble bending at the waist can happen. […]
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Common Causes, Prevention & Treatment for Knee Pain Knee pain can be an unfortunate fact of life for many people. In the majority of cases, the pain is temporary and pain relievers will alleviate it. However, in other cases, the pain becomes a chronic issue and it inhibits a person’s ability to carry out his […]
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Can a Chiropractor Help with Headaches and Migraines? There are a lot of things that people don’t know about headaches and migraines, such as: Nine out of ten Americans suffer from headaches. Headaches are almost always a symptom of a problem, not the problem themselves. A lot of headaches and migraines can often originate from […]
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Can a Chiropractor Help with Arthritis? Arthritis is now the leading cause of disability in America and, with more than 50 million sufferers in America alone, many people are looking towards new cures for their pain. Research is now suggesting that chiropractic may be a great, untapped resource for ailing the pain of Arthritis sufferers. […]
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Natural Remedies for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is caused by median nerve pressure – the nerve running the length of your arm, which goes through the carpal tunnel in your wrist and ends in your hand. The median nerve’s purpose is to control feeling and movement in your thumb, as well as the […]
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What is Degenerative Disc Disease? Degenerative disc disease is a condition in which the “wear and tear” on your spinal discs begins causing pain. Though everyone will eventually experience some wear and tear on their spinal discs as they grow and age, not everyone will experience degenerative disc disease. It’s important to realize that, though Degenerative […]
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7 Benefits of Massage for Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a disorder that consists of pain throughout the entire body as well as concentration/sleep issues, mood problems and fatigue that have lasted for 3+ months. With an estimated 5 million fibromyalgia sufferers in the U.S. alone, many people are searching for alternatives to medication use. While there […]
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What Causes Lower Back Pain & How to Prevent It Your Lower Back is made up of three main components: The lumbar spine, low back muscles and nerves. The lumbar spine is an extraordinarily engineered part of the human body that supports your upper body’s weight and enables you to perform necessary movements like twisting […]
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How Do You Know If You Have Whiplash? Whiplash, a common result of car accidents, is caused by an abrupt jerking motion of the head and neck. The biggest concern surrounding whiplash, however, is the fact that symptoms may be delayed for days, or even weeks, after the trauma. Symptoms of Whiplash So, how do […]