Little Problem, Big Pain: All about Bulging Discs

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With so many complex, interconnected parts, the body can easily be disrupted when one small element is off target. In fact, the balance in certain areas is so delicate that the slightest deviation can trigger excruciating and debilitating pain, namely in the spine.

When you have a bulging disc, for example, this tiny bit of infringing cartilage can hurt and keep you from functioning for several days. Keep reading to know more about bulging discs and how you can resolve them as efficiently as possible.

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Chronic Stress and Muscle Tension: Dealing with This Double Whammy

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After another long, hard day at work trying to meet your deadline, you groan with neck pain. Although you’ve done your best to maintain healthy posture throughout the day and you haven’t suffered an official injury, your neck and upper back muscles ache and feel miserable. Perhaps your muscle tension comes from your stress. What is the relationship between these two issues? What can you do to alleviate stress and muscle tension? Keep reading to find out!

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Pain in the Neck: 4 Common Causes and How Your Chiropractor Addresses Them

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Some incidents or problems have direct and clear consequences. For instance, if you get a stomachache after eating a ton of candy in one sitting, you probably know why. However, if you don’t know the original cause, it can be difficult to know how to address it—if you only work on the symptom like neck pain through taking pain reliever, the issue will come back as soon as the medication wears off. What are the causes of neck pain and what can your chiropractor do about them? Keep reading to learn more.

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Neck Pain? How a Chiropractor Relieves Your Discomfort

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When you have tooth pain, you don’t instantly make an appointment with an oncologist or an ear, nose, throat doctor. You turn to the trained professional who knows how to handle this specific situation: a dentist. Similarly, if you have neck pain, you shouldn’t necessarily visit an orthopedic surgeon right away. A chiropractor is much better suited to help you get the relief you need and deserve. How exactly does a chiropractor do it? Keep reading to find out!

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Natural Arthritis Treatment Through Chiropractic Care

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Although many other conditions receive more attention, did you know that about 53 million Americans have arthritis? In fact, medical care for arthritis costs over $140 billion a year, and this amount is expected to continue growing as life expectancy gets longer for people in general. But perhaps arthritis doesn’t have to disable so many, or perhaps it can be treated with milder, more natural options. Keep reading to learn more about this condition and how chiropractic care can offer better solutions.

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Simple Exercise: Benefits and Tips to Start Walking

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Sometimes, being healthy can seem overly complicated and expensive. While the foods you should and shouldn’t eat seem to change all the time, workout machines continue to rise in price and complexity.

However, achieving a healthier lifestyle can be as simple as going outside for a brisk walk more often. But why should you start walking and how? In this post, you’ll learn about the benefits of this exercise for your body and spine as well as tips to get going.

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What Do You Gain from a Healthy Spine? How Spinal Health Benefits You

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Your body consists of intricate systems that work together to keep you alive. Although many body parts are essential, some like the heart and brain receive more attention than others. For example, the spine is often neglected but keeping it healthy can significantly impact the rest of the body! What kind of effect can a healthy spine have? Keep reading to find out!

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Help Yourself: 5 Ways Chiropractic Care Helps with Self-Care

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In the last decade, self-care has come to be regarded as an essential part of healthy living. While some elements deal with mental and emotional health, others address physical well-being, like eating nutritious foods and exercising regularly. A medical doctor may seem like the primary source for help in caring for yourself, but your chiropractor can offer valuable assistance in optimal health as well! How? Keep reading to find out.

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Top 5 Reasons People Love to Visit the Chiropractor

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When you sit in the waiting room at your physician’s office, do you look forward to your appointment? Are you happy to get started? Probably not. But that’s how many patients feel about visiting their chiropractor! They can get excited both about these appointments and the results afterward. Why do people love their chiropractor? What makes these visits so great? Check out the top five reasons.

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What to Expect: Sciatica Pain Treatment

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When pain strikes, your mind and body go into survival mode: you want to avoid making the pain worse so that you can even hesitate to get treatment for the problem! Sciatica pain can be debilitating, but if you don’t know what will happen during chiropractic treatment, you may try to “tough it out” or heal on your own to avoid extra pain in therapy.

Here is a clear idea of what you can expect from your chiropractor to put your mind at ease.

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