Before starting chiropractic treatment, I was experiencing a lot of pain in my middle and upper back along with my shoulders. By the end of my drive home every night, the pain would be so bad I would almost be in tears. After my first two weeks of treatment, the pain was almost completely gone. ...
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As springtime gets under way, weather warms up and leaves turn green, many people will spend more time outside planting bulbs, mowing the lawn and pulling weeds. Gardening can provide a great workout, but with all the bending, twisting, reaching and pulling, your body may not be ready for exercise of the garden variety. Gardening...
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D. D. Palmer, of Davenport, Iowa, established Chiropractic in 1895 after applying a manual thrust into Harvey Lillard’s spine. The result of this first ever Chiropractic treatment was an improvement in Mr. Lillard’s ability to hear. Surprising as it may be, the original Chiropractic spinal adjustment was delivered to treat a non-painful condition. After 20...
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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...
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The care received has helped reduce the occurance and pain from headaches caused by muscle tension in my neck and upper back. The treatment has eliminated my need to use muscle relaxants several times a month. A.G. Chester, VA 4/12/11...
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Back pain is pervasive among American adults, but a new and disturbing trend is emerging. Young children are suffering from back pain much earlier than previous generations, and the use of overweight backpacks is a contributing factor, according to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). In fact, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that backpack-related...
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After starting the cervical decompression sessions I have noticed a great deal of pain relief in my neck. I feel as if I have better flexibility in my neck with little or no pain. I would also recommend the purchase of the cervical pillow to sleep on which has made a huge difference in my...
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When I first came to Breckenridge Chiropractic I was in a lot of pain, every day, all day. I did this because the pain was so bad for 2 years that I was not sure where it was coming from, my back or leg or where. Because no matter what I did I could not...
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I came to the chiropractor after a car accident during the Christmas Holiday in 2010. Dr. Pastore, while reviewing my x-rays, found that I had a degenerative disk in my lower back. He recommended that I go through decompression. After 20 sessions on the decompression machine I have noticed a total increase in my flexibility...
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What Are Good Ergonomics? According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, ergonomics is the science of fitting workplace conditions and job demands to employee capabilities. An ergonomic assessment of the workplace critically appraises the physical work environment—followed by changes based on the assessment. Ergonomic principles are then used to make the...
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