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Can you “self-adjust” between visits?

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Can you self-adjust between visits
This is one of the most common questions we get from patients and to answer it simply- No. Not even Dr. Wygonski can adjust himself. Most people associate the “popping” or “cracking” noise as an adjustment. The adjustment is much more than that! This specific maneuver will either place a vertebra in the correct spot, or will help to restore proper motion to the joint. When you are forcing your ...
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The Difference Between A Chiropractor And A Physical Therapist

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The Difference Between A Chiropractor And A Physical Therapist
When making a decision to seek pain relief, the first focus should be on what type of medical professional you are going to see. To do so, it is important to understand the difference between a chiropractor and a physical therapist. The three main differences between chiropractors and physical therapists are: Treatment Philosophy Education Clinical Expertise Treatment Philosophy Chi...
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Three Causes Of Subluxation: Trauma, Toxins, And Thoughts

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Three Causes Of Subluxation: Trauma, Toxins, And Thoughts
In 1910, D.D. Palmer identified the causes of vertebral subluxation as the Three T’s— trauma, toxins, and thoughts. These basic concepts he laid down for the profession he founded have survived the test of time. So how do the Three T’s cause subluxation and affect the function of the nervous system as a whole? Trauma Let’s consider the area of trauma, specifically physical trauma, as a cause. It...
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Salmon Found To Be Flooded With Drugs

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Salmon Found To Be Flooded With Drugs
Many health-aware Americans have been told of the dangers in food, including salmon. They have been educated on the health concerns of farmed salmon given its contaminants like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), dioxins, and several chlorinated pesticides. They have also learned that toxic contaminants from oceans can still harm the wild fish as well. But what many weren’t prepared for was salmon f...
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Head Cold, Go Away! Boost Your Immune System with Chiropractic

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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

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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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Untreated Chronic Pain: What it Does to Your Body

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When we experience brief pain such as a stubbed toe or a paper cut, it is unpleasant but at least the pain fades relatively quickly.  Imagine being in pain that NEVER fades, or that fades only to come back a few hours later. What would that do to a person? This is chronic pain. What Chronic Pain Does Untreated chronic pain, a diagnosis including arthritis, back pain, and recurring migraines,...
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Flying the Friendly Skies: Chiropractic & Massage for Pilots and Flight Attendants

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Pilots and flight attendants endure a lot of stress on their bodies.  Hauling, pushing, maneuvering, lifting, holding, reaching – all these movements cause wear and tear on the body.  According to the Monthly Labor Review, these professionals have a high rate of disabling illnesses and injuries. The leading injuries for flight attendants and pilots are strains and sprains.  Another typical inju...
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How Chiropractic Can Help After An Auto Accident

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Even the slightest fender-bender auto accident can cause drivers and passengers significant pain and ongoing health issues.  A visit to a chiropractor may be the surest way to relieve these symptoms quickly. Chiropractic adjustments have helped many auto accident victims avoid invasive and risky surgeries, overuse of pain pills and injections, and years of residual discomfort from injuries that...
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A Fine, Healthy Spine

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A Fine, Healthy Spine
A healthy spine is an often-overlooked and essential part of a healthy lifestyle. People who suffer from back pain, particularly if it is long-term, are generally less healthy than those who do not. In fact, back pain costs are staggering not only financially, but also in terms of lost time from work and because of psychosocial problems that arise during the healing process associated with long-te...
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