Prescription drug abuse and addiction is a significant problem in the United States. In fact, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has declared opioids an epidemic. Researchers estimate that as many as 36 million people worldwide abuse opioids. Estimates in the U.S. alone reached 2.1 million people in 2012. In 2014, six […]
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What Chiropractic Patients Want To Know About Fitness Trackers
Fitness trackers are a popular workout tool that helps people set fitness goals, track their progress, and get healthier. How can they help chiropractic patients though? Find out what you need to know about fitness trackers. It takes more than the tech to get you fit. All the flashy, high tech bells and whistles in […]
How Chiropractic Benefits Your Spirit, Mind, and Body
At its core, chiropractic is about achieving and maintain natural balance of the spirit, mind, and body, allowing all systems to work in harmony. When it is unencumbered the body heals itself. However, it can only attain proper function when it is at its proper structure. When the structure becomes impaired through dis-ease, stress, or […]
How Chiropractic Helps Heal A Bulging Disc
Bulging disc is often thought of as a normal part of the aging process. It causes pain and decreases mobility. Athletes and people who have jobs that are very physical are often prone to bulging discs and other disc problems. Smoking tobacco can also be a contributing factor in spinal discs deteriorating and weakening. Chiropractic […]
How Chiropractic Helps Relieve Pain From Facet Syndrome
Facet syndrome, also called facet joint sprain or facet joint syndrome is a common cause of back pain. There are many treatments that are used, but most mainstream medical treatments involve pain medication which can have undesirable side effects and may even lead to addiction. Chiropractic is a proven, reliable treatment for relieving the pain […]
Injured at Your Workplace? How Chiropractic Can Help
In 2014, there were 2.8 million workplace injuries. This crossed all industries, but 75 percent were in those that provided a service. These injuries can lead to time lost at work, decrease in production, depression, and temporary (or permanent) disability. These injuries can be caused by slip and fall, vehicle collisions, electrocution, struck by hazards, […]