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31 05, 2013

Answers to Your Questions About Sleep Positions

By |2020-04-09T14:06:00-04:00May 31st, 2013|FAQs, Health Tips, Spinal Care Tips|Comments Off on Answers to Your Questions About Sleep Positions

A question that I always ask my patients during my first few visits has to do with sleep position. Why does this matter? Well, how you sleep can affect your spine health. A poor sleep position can cause back pain, stiffness in your neck or neck pain, issues with digestion and even premature wrinkles! Below are the 5 best and the 3 worst positions in which to sleep. 5 Best Sleep Positions These are the five best sleeping positions. Note that there are some [...]

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27 05, 2013

chiropractic maintenance care has significant health benefits

By |2020-04-09T14:04:58-04:00May 27th, 2013|Chiropractic, News and Events|Comments Off on chiropractic maintenance care has significant health benefits

Chiropractic maintenance care is often a controversial topic.  A new single-blind placebo controlled study, conducted by the Faculty of Medicine at Mansoura University, conclusively demonstrated that chiropractic maintenance care provides significant benefits for those with chronic low back pain. [1] The authors concluded that spinal adjustments are effective for helping chronic nonspecific low back pain (LBP). To obtain long-term benefit for the patient, this study suggests that chiropractic maintenance care adjustments after the initial intensive period of care can provide additional long [...]

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23 05, 2013

Caring for a Herniated Disc in the Neck

By |2020-04-09T14:03:45-04:00May 23rd, 2013|Spinal Care Tips|Comments Off on Caring for a Herniated Disc in the Neck

"What can I do to help myself if I have a herniated disc in my neck?" The mnemonic device "PRICE" is a good tool to use in the acute stage of many musculoskeletal conditions: P:  PROTECT your health by not placing yourself in an environment that is likely to harm you, such as playing sports or doing heavy yard work. Think about what you do before you do it and with any activity, if sharp, radiating pain occurs, stop and assess [...]

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21 05, 2013

Air Travel Tips (Part 2) For Low Back Pain Sufferers

By |2020-04-09T14:02:38-04:00May 21st, 2013|Spinal Care Tips|Comments Off on Air Travel Tips (Part 2) For Low Back Pain Sufferers

A few weeks ago we published some Air Travel Tips for those who suffer from low back pain, focusing primarily on dealing with carry-on luggage. But we all know the flight itself can also aggravate low back pain.  Here are some ways to stay as comfortable as possible during your flight. Be proactive with the airlines! Be sure to get an aisle seat. If you consistently suffer from low back pain, you can request an aisle seat out of "medical necessity." [...]

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8 05, 2013

Chiropractic among best jobs of 2013

By |2020-04-28T13:01:31-04:00May 8th, 2013|archive|Comments Off on Chiropractic among best jobs of 2013

I recently read a Facebook post by the president of Life Chiropractic University quoting an article in the Wall Street Journal. I was pleasantly surprised that an article reporting on the best and worst jobs of 2013  found that Chiropractic is #11 on the list. The metrics used were physical demands, work environment, income, stress, and hiring outlook, but what was even more interesting was where other health care providers wound up on the list. Veterinarians came in at #15, Podiatrists were [...]

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6 05, 2013

The Rain and Auto Accident Injury

By |2020-04-09T13:58:57-04:00May 6th, 2013|Spinal Care Tips|Comments Off on The Rain and Auto Accident Injury

The past two weekends were marked by rain which was sure to end the notion that South Carolina is suffering from a drought.  As I traveled the roadways, the deep runoff on some roads brought to mind that this weather brings about an increase in auto accidents and auto accident injury. A few observations if you were involved in an accident in the last few rainstorms: As a previous accident victim myself, I realize that the first thing a person thinks [...]

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3 05, 2013

Noted Medical Journal Suggests Chiropractic for Low Back Pain

By |2020-04-28T12:56:18-04:00May 3rd, 2013|News and Events|Comments Off on Noted Medical Journal Suggests Chiropractic for Low Back Pain

The incredible has happened. The prestigious Journal of the American Medical Association has suggested the use of Chiropractic care for low back pain.  JAMA has finally acknowledged what millions of Americans have known and experienced for over 100 years: Chiropractic works. Chiropractic is the safest and most clinically effective conservative care measure for spinal joint problems in existence. How safe is it?  The easiest way to determine the safety of any healing art is to find out what a health care discipline [...]

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