Articles

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NEWLY RELEASED STUDY CONFIRMS:
Chiropractic Does Not Increase Risk of Stroke

A new study finds there is no evidence of excess risk of stroke following chiropractic spinal manipulation, according to a February 2008 report in the journal Spine. In the study, researchers noted that patients are no more likely to suffer a stroke following chiropractic treatment than they would after visiting their family doctor’s office.

May is Correct Posture Month!
Self-Test for Posture Problems

Here are some simple ways to check your posture and make changes in your lifestyle to benefit your spine.

Chiropractic Cervical Manipulation and Informed Consent

Learn why the chiropractic cervical adjustment is hundreds of times safer than the most common treatments for neck pain, headaches and other musculoskeletal conditions.

How Safe is Chiropractic Care?

Chiropractic is widely recognized as one of the safest drug-free, non-invasive therapies available for the treatment of back pain, neck pain, joint pain of the arms or legs, headaches, and other neuromusculoskeletal complaints and has an excellent safety record.

Chiropractic: Conservative Care of Neck Pain, Injury

Your neck, also called the cervical spine, begins at the
base of the skull and contains seven small vertebrae.
Incredibly, the cervical spine supports the full weight of
your head, which is on average about 12 pounds. While
the cervical spine can move your head in nearly every
direction, this flexibility makes the neck very susceptible
to pain and injury.

How to Select Athletic Shoes

Too many people choose fashion over function when
purchasing athletic shoes, not realizing that poor-fitting
shoes can lead to pain throughout the body.