Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a painful nerve problem that interferes with the use of your hand. It occurs when tissue or bone puts pressure on the nerve that runs from your neck through your wrist to your fingers. Initially, you may have numbness, tingling, or burning in your hand. Shooting pain in your wrist […]

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Headaches

Because the head controls the rest of the body, a headache is hard to ignore. There are many causes of headaches with no one simple answer for their treatment. There are specific labels for different types of headaches. By far, tension headaches are the most common type in the United States. They may affect as […]

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Low Back Pain

Low back pain is one of the top reasons people see their physicians each year. Standard medical management of back pain often involves pain killers and muscle relaxers. There are many side effects with these medications and they don’t deal with the mechanical reason for the pain. Evidence: A 1994 report from the federal government’s […]

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Neck Pain

Neck pain is a very common complaint, especially with the increased use of computers, laptops, and cell phones for work and socializing. Looking down for extended periods of time places stress on the joints and muscles in the neck. This may result in a painful pinching and reduced neck motion. Spinal manipulation, commonly referred to […]

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Osteoarthritis/Spinal Degeneration

Years of stress or overuse can cause your spine to degenerate, or wear out, early. Some causes include poor posture, previous injuries, abnormal curvature, and repeated activities that strain the spine. Over time, misaligned joints wear on each other, resulting in reduced motion and disc thinning. As the disc thins further, the nerves can become […]

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Discomfort During Pregnancy

During pregnancy, a woman’s center of gravity shifts forward to the front of her pelvis. This additional weight in front, causes stress to the joints of the pelvis and back. Studies have found that about half of all expectant mothers develop low-back pain at some point during their pregnancies. Chiropractic care throughout pregnancy can relieve […]

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Sciatica

The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in your body. It runs from your low back, through your hip and buttocks, and down each leg. The term sciatica refers to pain that radiates down along the path of this nerve. Sciatica is caused by pressure on the nerve of your low back. The most common […]

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Scoliosis

Scoliosis is a sideways curve of the spine that causes stiffness and pain. It is more common in females and begins in childhood. If detected early, scoliosis treatment will prevent it from worsening over time. Children should be examined before age 12 or 13, especially if there is a history of scoliosis in your family. […]

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Shoulder Pain

There are numerous causes of shoulder pain. An irritated nerve in your neck, repeated overuse, or an injury, can cause inflammation and stiffness and make everyday activities painful. The rotator cuff muscles do much of the work of the shoulder. Painful motion results when these muscles become strained or their tendons inflamed, which is called […]

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Slipped Disc

Discs are the soft but strong cushions that separate the vertebrae in your spine and absorb shock as you move. Repeated strain over time or a sudden forceful movement like bending, lifting, and twisting, can damage discs. This damage can irritate nerves causing pain, numbness, or tingling in your back, legs, neck, and arms. Your […]

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