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  • Three Methods To Help Diminish Neck Pain Between Chiropractic Adjustments

    If you suffer from ongoing neck pain, seeing your chiropractor for regular adjustments should help. But what can you do to ease the pain between appointments? Here are a few suggestions. Epsom salt soaks  Epsom salts are salts of magnesium and sulfate ions. When they're dissolved in water, the magnesium ions can be absorbed through the skin and into the muscles, where they help alleviate inflammation and reduce muscle stiffness. It's hard to soak your neck in Epsom salts as you would a foot or hand, so try preparing a pan of Epsom salt water (just a handful of salts in a gallon or so of warm water will do). [Read More]

  • About To Start Remodeling Your Home? See A Chiropractor Beforehand

    Hiring a remodeling company allows you to sit back and relax while your home gets altered. But, when you are interested in taking matters into your own hands to keep your spending down, you will have a lot of physical activity ahead of you. It is important not to overstrain your body as this could lead to serious medical problems that not only slow down or stop the remodel completely, but can be costly as well. [Read More]

  • Ways to Care for and Restore Your Body While Living a Fit Life

    Perhaps because of the obesity and heart-disease epidemic, many people are beginning to take a close and honest look at their health and are looking into ways to stay fit their entire lives. You need to begin embracing athletic or fitness activities that you can carry with you throughout your entire life so that you can remain strong, fit, and comfortable in your body as you age. However, you also need to pamper yourself a bit in order to prevent back problems and swelling, which can create unbearable pain. [Read More]

  • 3 Ways To Take Care Of Your Body & Your Depression At The Same Time

    If you suffer from chronic depression, taking care of your body can help you take care of your mind as well. Here are three strategies that will help you take care of your body while addressing your depression at the same time. You should use these strategies in combination with your normal treatment through your doctor. #1 Visit Your Chiropractor Your primary care physician is not the only person who can help treat your depression. [Read More]

  • Drug-Free Back Pain Relief

    Back pain is a part of everyday life for millions of Americans. Each year 13 million people go to the doctor for back pain and it's estimated that 60 to 80 percent of the adult population has low back pain. There are plenty of ways to treat back pain including medication and surgery. While back pain can often require a visit to the doctor for medicine, there are plenty of people who choose to seek drug-free relief from their back pain. [Read More]

  • Chiropractic Care Is a Safe, Complementary Treatment for Any Age

    Proper spine alignment is important for everyone. People of all ages can benefit from chiropractic care, from babies who are suffering from colic to the elderly who are struggling to maintain mobility. When your spine is not properly aligned, you can suffer from a myriad of health problems. Routine chiropractic care can reduce or eliminate headaches and back and neck pain and improve your overall quality of life. It is safe to receive chiropractic treatments along with taking prescription medications, as there are no side effects to adjustments that interfere with traditional medicine. [Read More]

  • Better Form And A Visit To The Chiropractor May Help Address Daily Deadlift Woes

    Deadlifts are considered enormously helpful exercises from a strength-building perspective. The deadlift involves lifting weight off the ground through using the muscles in the lower back and upper legs. Deadlifts are commonly associated with lifting barbells and dumbbells, but lifting any prone weight - even light weight - stresses the same muscles. Improper deadlifting in the gym can cause serious injuries. So can deadlifting weight through normal, everyday life activities. A combination of preventive steps and a visit to the chiropractor could reduce the negative effects of daily deadlifting. [Read More]

  • What Can You Do To Prevent Migraines?

    Migraines are more than just a headache. They take over your whole body, making it difficult to see and causing nausea and vomiting. Thirty-six million Americans suffer from migraines, so you're not alone in wanting to find ways to prevent them. Here are five tips to help you nip the migraines in the bud before they become a problem. Learn Your Migraine Triggers Most people who have migraines will have at least one trigger. [Read More]

  • Denied Benefits? Veterans Can Get Additional Help From Chiropractors

    Not all military injuries are dramatic, high-impact wounds of combat. The fast-paced lifestyle of a military career and living in far less than ideal conditions can lead to wear and tear after even the minimum 4 years of commitment, let alone longer tours of duty and retirement. Unfortunately, complications in the Veterans Affairs compensation process and difficulties being productive while in pain can make it hard to get the proper care you need, even if you know what the problem is. [Read More]

  • When Prescription Meds Aren't Helping With The Fibro Fog

    Fibromyalgia can cause a range of symptoms, but one of the most debilitating of them all can be the so-called fibro fog. Your whole brain feels blurry, and it seems like it takes you way too long to form a coherent thought. The fibro fog can get in the way of work, your family life, and your ability to maintain a positive mindset. Though doctors may prescribe antidepressants and other medications in an effort to fight the fibro fog, they're not always effective. [Read More]