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by Dr. Mat Pastore | Apr 19, 2011 | Health Articles
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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by Dr. Mat Pastore | Apr 16, 2011 | Health Articles
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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by Dr. Mat Pastore | Apr 13, 2011 | Health Articles
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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by Dr. Mat Pastore | Apr 9, 2011 | Health Articles
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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by Dr. Mat Pastore | Apr 8, 2011 | Health Articles
As South Dakota's 86th Legislative Session prepared for adjournment on March 28, 2011, approximately 60 doctors of chiropractic from around the state rallied at the Capitol in support of HB 1146, which would mandate that chiropractic co-payments equal those of primary care providers. Previously, doctors of chiropractic were labeled as specialists, which resulted in higher...
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by Dr. Mat Pastore | Apr 6, 2011 | Health Articles
Traveling can be rough on the body. Whether you are traveling alone on business or on your way to a sunny resort with your family, long hours in a car or an airplane can leave you stressed, tired, stiff and sore. "Prolonged sitting can wreak havoc on your body," says Dr. Scott Bautch, a member...
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