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Why See A Chiropractic Doctor After Your Personal Injury Accident?

Posted on December 21, 2017June 11, 2018 by Discover Health and Wellness

When you have the unfortunate circumstance of being the injured victim of a personal injury accident, your top priority should be seeking quality medical treatment at a chiropractic clinic. Choosing the right chiropractor for treatment can influence the outcome of your physical well-being, financial compensation, and overall personal injury claim. Chiropractors treat 33% of all accident vict...
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Bike and Hike: How Chiropractic Care Helps

Posted on December 20, 2017June 11, 2018 by Discover Health and Wellness

The fall is one of the best times of year to take your workout outdoors. This time of year sees a rise in two fun activities: Biking and hiking. While fun and active activities, hiking and biking are also great exercise! The downside? They can both cause some soreness in the body, especially in the back. If you want to enjoy your outdoor time without the pain, take a look at why you should add c...
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Therapeutic Massage + Chiropractic Care = Faster Healing

Posted on December 19, 2017June 11, 2018 by Discover Health and Wellness

Therapeutic massage is an age-old remedy which has proven to be an effective complement to chiropractic care. Both are holistic in nature, and are based on belief in the innate healing power of the body. Together, chiropractic and massage therapy facilitate the natural healing process by keeping the body in proper alignment and ensuring a free flow of nerve impulses and circulation of fluids. P...
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Oh! My aching head! – Headaches and Chiropractic

Posted on December 18, 2017June 11, 2018 by Discover Health and Wellness

What do you do when you suffer from a pounding headache? Do you grit your teeth and carry on? Lie down? Pop a pill and hope the pain goes away? If you have frequent headaches, you’re not alone. Nine out of 10 Americans suffer from headaches. Some are occasional, some frequent, some are dull and throbbing, and some cause debilitating pain and nausea. The good news is that there is a better...
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The Connection Between Chiropractic Care and Nutrition

Posted on December 14, 2017June 11, 2018 by Discover Health and Wellness

If you were going on a long trip, you wouldn’t fill up your car with cooking oil instead of gasoline. You would make sure it had the right fuel for the job ahead. You might even make a trip to the auto shop to make sure everything was in working order. The same is true of the food you put into your body to fuel your life. However, healthy foods and eating right are not the only necessity for a ...
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Improving Your Golf Game With Chiropractic Care

Posted on December 13, 2017June 11, 2018 by Discover Health and Wellness

“I’ve been going to a chiropractor for as long as I can remember. It is as important to my training as the practice of my swing.” -Tiger Woods, Pro Golfer Research published by the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine has confirmed what most pro golfers already know: regular chiropractic care can indeed improve your golf swing and, as a result, lead to improved overall performance of your play. ...
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10 Things Most People Don’t Know About Chiropractic

Posted on December 11, 2017June 11, 2018 by Discover Health and Wellness

Pain is the last symptom of dysfunction. A patient’s back is often restricted or unstable for months or years before it presents as a problem and they show up in a chiropractor’s office. While medication may be necessary in some cases, if you take a pill and the pain goes away, the dysfunction that caused it still persists. Muscle, ligament and joint injuries often occur as a result of l...
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No Quick Fix: Opioids Ineffective for Lower Back Pain

Posted on December 11, 2017June 11, 2018 by Discover Health and Wellness

Although the drugs can have some short-term effects, opioid-based painkillers such as oxycodone and Percocet have largely minimal effects on chronic lower back pain unrelated to other injuries, according to researchers. The causes for lower back pain not linked to an injury or other condition can be difficult to determine, according to doctors, and the evidence that opioid drugs, or any others, a...
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Head Cold, Go Away! Boost Your Immune System with Chiropractic

Posted on November 29, 2017June 11, 2018 by Discover Health and Wellness

Colostrum exists as one of the strongest immune-boosting substances in world. This potent form of breast milk delivers a vital immune system boost to newborn babies in the first 72 hours of life. The potency stems from a specific ingredient called IgA (ImmunoGlobulin A). Increased IgA in the blood and lymph tissue boosts immunity throughout the entire body. The body fends off infections with ease ...
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Detox Yourself with Chiropractic

Posted on November 28, 2017June 11, 2018 by Discover Health and Wellness

If you don’t have any back or neck problems, you may have never even considered a chiropractor. But I’m here to tell you why you should. Chiropractic (coming from the Greek words that mean “hands” and “practice”) is a practice that involves manipulating your spine and joints in order to encourage proper alignment. When our spines or joints slowly get out of place over time, or abruptly due to a...
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