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Chiro concerns

Chiro concerns

Is going to chiropractors actually safe? The safety and effectiveness of chiropractic treatment has been studied very carefully. Both the medical community and more importantly, chiropractors themselves need to be completely certain that the care they provide is safe....

A chiro commitment

If I go to see a Chiropractor, will I have to go my whole life? The simple answer is No! Chiropractic treatment is individualized for each patient. The length of treatment programs vary widely according to age, problem, general health, duration of symptoms etc. The...
What to do about that pain in the butt

What to do about that pain in the butt

What can I do about my sciatica-pain? No, I am not referring to your boss, I am talking about sciatica-pain that starts in your lower back or buttock and radiates down your leg. Sciatica or sciatic nerve irritation is a common but painful condition that can be treated...
Your foot bone is connected to your…

Your foot bone is connected to your…

How do I know if I need orthotics? The alignment of your feet has a direct impact on the rest of your body including your spine. By supporting the weight of everything above them, a small foot problem will alter your gait and cause changes in your muscles and joints...
Healthy well adjusted children

Healthy well adjusted children

Should my children be seeing a chiropractor? Chiropractic care for my child? Why? He is not complaining about his back. Chiropractors frequently encounter parents who appreciate the importance of regular checkups for their child’s teeth and eyes but draw a blank when...
Not tonight, I have a headache

Not tonight, I have a headache

Can chiropractic care help with my chronic headaches? Most people experience headaches at one time or another. They can be caused by exhaustion or overindulgence and usually disappear when we resume our normal activities and get a little rest or exercise. These types...
Chiropractic care for children

Chiropractic care for children

How do I know if I should be taking my child to see a Chiropractor? Certainly chiropractic treatment can help with most back pain related conditions but subluxations of the spinal vertebrae can interfere with the nervous system and affect your child’s health in other...

You’re never too old to see a chiropractor

My elderly mother is having mobility issues, could a chiropractor help? Fortunately most people in the modern world make it to age 65 in relatively good health due to improvements in sanitation, nutrition and disease control. Many seniors however, have a reduced...

Ways to prevent Type 2 diabetes

My sister was just diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. What can I do to prevent this from happening to me? Change Your Diet Changing your diet is powerful way to prevent type 2 diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, or ADA, individuals at high risk for...