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Chiropractic and Blood Pressure

Dr. Peter Martone appeared on WBZ-TV evening news with a positive story about the effectiveness of chiropractic care in controlling blood pressure. To view the video, Click here

What's New About Sleep

Almost 60 million Americans suffer from sleep problems. Research shows that television and computers have contributed to the problem, causing sleep deprivation in both adults and children.

Sciatica

Sciatica describes persistent pain felt along the sciatic
nerve, which runs from the lower back, down through
the buttock, and into the lower leg.

Don't Take Arthritis Lying Down

Recent research and recommendations for those with arthritis.

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

The thoracic outlet is a small space between the collarbone (clavicle) and the first rib. Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a group of disorders that involve compression, injury, or irritation of the nerves, blood vessels, or veins in the thoracic outlet. This can cause pain in the shoulders and neck and numbness in the fingers.

What Is Osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis (OA), or degenerative joint disease, affects more than 20 million Americans and is more common in women than in men. The disease affects the cartilage—slippery tissue on the ends of bones that meet in a joint. Normally, cartilage helps bones glide over one another. In an OA patient, however, the cartilage is broken down and eventually wears away. As a result, instead of gliding, bones rub against each other, causing pain, swelling, and loss of motion.

Osteoporosis: Not Just An Elderly Disease

It used to be that osteoporosis was considered a disease that affected only the elderly. Today, the truth is that an estimated 20 million American women suffer from osteoporosis, and 80 percent of them don't even know it. Are you at risk?

Chiropractors and Subluxation Correction

Confused about how chiropractic actually works? Wonder what subluxation is all about? This article will answer those questions concisely and effectively.

The Mystery of Fibromyalgia

This article explores the diagnosis of Fibromyalgia and the concerns related to this condition.

Have a Splitting Headache? Chiropractic Care Can Help

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? There is a better alternative.

Diabetes - Being Informed and
Making Healthier Choices

Are you at risk for developing diabetes? Learn the signs and symptoms of diabetes. If you experience any of the symptoms listed in this article, you should seek treatment as soon as possible.

TMJ - Temporomandibular Joint Disorder

Does it hurt when you chew, open wide to yawn or use your jaws? Do you have pain or soreness in front of the ear, in the jaw muscle, cheek, the teeth or the temples? It could be your TMJ.

What Is Causing the Asthma Epidemic?

In the United States, asthma cases have increased by more than 60 percent since the early 1980s, and asthma-related deaths have doubled to 5,000 a year. What is causing the asthma epidemic and what can we do to stem the tide?

Living with Stress

Excessive stress can undermine performance and make us vulnerable to health problems. This article explains the body's stress mechanism, its origins and effects.