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| ARTHRITIS |
Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease
Is the most common arthritic disease. In addition to man, nearly all vertebrates suffer from osteoarthritis, including porpoises and whales, which discounts the theory that the disease is caused by walking upright. Osteoarthritis occurs in the joints of the body when cartilarge is damaged or lost and bones begin to undergo abnormal changes.
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| CHILDREN |
The birth process may be one of the most traumatic events of our lives.
Even so-called "natural" birthing methods can stress a still-developing spine. The resulting irritation to the nervous system can be the cause of many newborn health complaints. Colic, unexplained crying, poor appetite, breathing problems, ear infections and allergic reactions can often be traced to nervous system dysfunction caused by a malfunctioning spine.
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| DISC INJURIES |
While the intervertebral disc is a common culprit in spine-related health problems, its function is widely misunderstood.
The disc is a small cartilage pad that is situated between spinal bones. The soft jellylike center is contained by surrounding layers of fibrous tissues. Each disc serves as a connector, space, and shock absorber for the spine. When healthy, discs allow normal turning and bending.
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| HEALTHY SLEEP |
Does it take you more than 30 minutes to fall asleep?
Do you wake frequently throughout the night or too early in the morning and the have a hard time going back to sleep?
Do you feel groggy and lethargic during the day after a night's rest?
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| SPORTS INJURIES |
Spinal injuries can restrict range of motion, reduce strength, slow reflexes, shorten endurance, and decrease performance.
Chiropractic care for these types of injuries has become increasingly popular. Professional sports teams, Olympic trainers, and competitive athletes are employing chiropractic doctors-because they demand results.
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| STRESS |
Stress has been with us since the beginning of time.
Every era has faced its share of threatening situations. Today, the stress of careers, deadlines, conflicts, and the demands on our time and money, take a huge toll on our health.Just as a chain tends to break at its weakest link, we seem to exhibit stress and strain in the weakest areas of our bodies.
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| WEIGHT MANAGEMENT |
This is one of the most popular terms or "buzz words" around gyms, health clubs and doctors offices today.
Some people want to put more weight on, most want to take weight off. It's rare to see someone who is totally happy with his or her current weight and body shape. There are also people who are in the correct weight range but have unhealthy body fat percentage ratios.
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| WHIPLASH |
Whiplash is most commonly received while riding in a car that is struck from the front, back or side.
It also occurs from sports injuries, slips and falls or unexpected, rapid motions of the neck. When the head is suddenly jerked either forward and back, back and forward or side to side, the muscles, ligaments nad other soft tissues supporting the spine and head can be overstretched or torn.
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