Sunday, December 29, 2013

Spinal Stenosis

Chiropractors are able to help patients who are suffering from a wide range of problems and conditions. One such condition is spinal stenosis. This is an abnormal narrowing (stenosis) of the spinal canal that may occur in any of the regions of the spine. Symptoms include pain, numbness, paraesthesia, and loss of motor control.

Spinal stenosis is a painful part of life for some people. It is often caused by aging joints and ligaments. In some cases, stenosis is an inherited problem or it

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Monday, December 16, 2013

Video Games Don't Have To Be a Pain in the Neck.

With gift giving time upon us, parents have renewed concerns about the amount of time their youngsters will spend playing those new video games. Chiropractors are concerned about the body's core stability among game playing youngsters, specifically their poor posture which can lead to other physical problems for growing bodies.

One hundred fifty years ago, most men, women and children performed tasks each day that taxed the muscles of their trunks in every direction. This led to a balanced

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Saturday, December 7, 2013

Eating Disorders and Women’s Health

Eating Disorders, like Anorexia and Bulimia are the enemy of the mind and body. The mind obsesses over the appearance of the body resulting in the inability to eat which often leads to serious health conditions. Commonly an affliction of teenage girls, the mind almost physically pushes food away from the mouth, as it reminds the sufferer she, and especially her body is imperfect. In addition to this behavior, an anorexic may also become overly concerned about death and exercise.

It is

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Monday, December 2, 2013

Lifting

From grocery store to kitchen, chiropractors offer advice for healthy lifting. Carry paper bags in your arms from the grocery store. Hanging heavy bags from handles in your hands is unhealthy for your back. In your kitchen arrange your heavier utensils to prevent over extending your back whether lifting or reaching. Chiropractors offer these other healthy kitchen tips.
Lifting Tips In The Kitchen
Unbeknownst to many, the kitchen is often a source of back pain and muscle injuries, often caused

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