Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, also abbreviated to TMD or TMJ, is the name for a variety of conditions that affect the jaw joint. Symptoms vary from case to case, as does the severity of the symptoms. Most people who suffer pain in the jaw muscles or joints experience only temporary or cyclical problems. Other people go...
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Two months before the 2003 New York City Marathon, Sean Combs, “Puff Daddy,” decided he was going to complete the 26.2 mile course through Manhattan. After barely making it through a two-mile training session, Combs realized he needed help. He called upon Drew DeMann, DC, MA, CCSP, his “personal sports physician.” DeMann provided Chiropractic care...
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In between getting the school uniforms, the long list of textbooks, the must-have shoes and the never-ending list of supplies it is clear that preparations for the new school year are in full swing. In the midst of this mad rush to ensure that children are fashionably ready for the new school year some parents...
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More often than not, stroke is suffered by older people, although they can strike at any age. Risk factors for stroke include poor diet, smoking and lack of exercise. More specifically, stroke is more likely in the obese, those suffering high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, those who abuse alcohol, or have a family history...
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Many years ago I came to see Dr. Mat for low back pain ~ like not my back is achy pain but OMG I can’t walk upright pain. I am a 46 year old with a physically demanding job for the last 30 years. Dr. Mat not only fixed me up but he educated me...
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After an automobile accident in 1999, several work-related injuries and years of playing sports, I had reached the point of no return. I had seen chiropractors all around the country and was never satisfied with my progress… then I found Dr. Mat. I noticed improvement within a couple weeks, was placed into physical therapy and...
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After 2 ½ years of taking care of a sick husband I found it hard to take care of myself. My back and legs hurt me constantly. I did not realize I was so stressed out. I felt like every day was a hassle. My visits to Dr. Mat and his pleasant staff put me...
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I had pain in my low back, shoulders and neck when I first came in. After 12 weeks my back is doing extremely well and neck and shoulders are doing great. I would recommend chiopractic care to anyone. L.C., Chester, VA 8/12/11...
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Patients often find that Chiropractic is more successful than medical care, for treating a wide range of conditions and diseases. According to nationwide surveys, results show the popularity of Chiropractic care is at an all-time high. Nearly 30% of the U.S. population, aged 18 and older, have used Chiropractic. 90% of Chiropractic patients felt their...
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Scoliosis is a condition that affects 5 to 7 million people in the United States, most often adolescents between the ages of 10 and 15, and more commonly girls, although it can affect any age. Over half a million visits to the doctor are made each year to either evaluate or treat scoliosis. As the...
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