In the past, a patient presenting to a doctor with rheumatoid arthritis would not be told to “take a hike". First of all, that would have sounded rude, but as a genuine piece of advice it just didn’t figure in a doctor’s thoughts. Arthritis was looked on as a natural and unavoidable part of getting...
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I came to Breckenridge Chiropractic after suffering for more than a week with what I thought was sciatica. Dr. P and his staff were able to diagnose my condition as a herniated disc and began spinal decompression treatments immediately. After several weeks, the pain is almost gone and I am able to walk almost normally....
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Another Spinal Decompression Success Story! I was having pain in my left shoulder and numbness in my left arm. After a few weeks of decompression and adjustments, the feeling is back and I have almost no pain. I was also experiencing extreme weakness in my arm. I had trouble lifting a jug of milk and...
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Scoliosis is a progressive spinal disease that affects the entire skeletal system including the spine, ribs, and pelvis. It impacts neurological, hormonal and digestive systems and damages the body’s major organs including the heart and lungs. It also severely depletes the body’s nutritional resources. Surgical rods that fuse the spine do nothing to address the...
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Two hundred pediatricians and two hundred chiropractors were surveyed to determine what, if any, differences were to be found in the health status of children who routinely received either medical care or Chiropractic care. With usable responses of 35% from the chiropractors and 36% from the pediatricians, analysis of the results indicates a definite correlation...
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Good computer ergonomics – our posture when we sit at our workstations – is important for children as well as for adults. According to a New York Times article, over 70% of America's 30 million elementary school students use computers. With the IT world we live in, the 30% that don’t soon will. While this...
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Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most expensive of all work-related injuries. Over his or her lifetime, a carpal tunnel patient loses about $30,000 in medical bills and time absent from work. CTS typically occurs in adults, with women 3 times more likely to develop it than men. The dominant hand is usually affected first,...
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Looking your best might not always be the best thing for you. Today's society is extremely fashion and style conscious. Unfortunately, clothing designers and stylists aim to please by creating unique looks that might not always be practical or even comfortable. The look of the season shows runway models in high platform heels and tight...
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When I first came to see Dr. Pastore, I was in so much pain. My neck and back hurt constantly. I was a little uneasy about the whole process but after consultation with the doctor, I was at ease. Not only was the doctor pleasant and informative, so was his staff. I have been coming...
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The sciatic pain I was experiencing when I first started treatment is no longer evident and it is much easier to walk, sit and stand. One of the most helpful things I've appreciated with Dr. Pastore's treatment is the deep muscle massage. The pain I've had in my neck and back has improved considerably. Working...
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