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Chiropractic Help for Sciatica

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In chiropractic medicine, treatment of sciatica (lumbosacral radicular syndrome) is a regular practice. It is a non-invasive, conservative treatment. The sciatic nerve goes from the low back into both legs reaching the toes. It is composed of the nerve roots that come out of the spine. Because of the sciatic nerve, you can move your […]

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Chiropractic Care for Your Hip, Knees and Ankles

chiropractic knee adjustment

Knees, hips, and ankles are synovial joints. A synovial joint connects different bones in the body. Moving freely and painlessly is impossible if the alignment in this connection is incorrect. Therefore, chiropractors can help you deal with pain in your knee, hip, or ankle by correcting misalignments in these joints. The Hip Your hip belongs […]

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7 Ways to Ease Your Back Pain Without Painkillers

water, healthy food and weights

Many hours sitting at the computer desk, a lack of exercise and poor nutrition is a general problem for so many of us. No wonder we get back pain! The easiest way is just to take that painkiller, but how about changing your lifestyle? Making good decisions in your life matters. Here we have found […]

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Why Am I Sore After a Chiropractic Adjustment?

chiropractic adjustment

Do you feel soreness after a chiropractic adjustment? Don’t worry. To feel sore is a common side effect, and after a short time, it will go away, usually after 24 hours. You should see your chiropractor regularly to reduce soreness and any other side-effect. Before the adjustment Before the adjustment, it’s important that you lie […]

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Congratulate me! I’m now SFMA Certified

I am now certified in Selective Function Movement Assessment.  This is a tool for meshing the diverse services we offer at Back & Body Medical. How that’s done is by providing a common benchmark for all our clinicians to assess movement.  When we’re all on the same page in terms of a template, accuracy is […]

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How to Put the Spring Back in Your Step

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Spring has sprung, the grass is riz, etc.  But how are you doing, as winter lingers and you anxiously await the opportunity to see the grass again and feel the sun on your face? The winter doldrums can see us anxious to get out and enjoy spring weather, but they can also make us feel […]

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Injuries to Look Out for During Softball Season

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Whether you’re a kid playing on a community team, or an adult repping for your employer, softball is a fast-paced sport that can easily result in injury. That’s especially true in the spring.  If you’ve been sitting around in the family cave to weather the winter, chances are you haven’t been very active.  That’s an […]

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Is Your Shoulder Pain Coming from the Rotator Cuff?

woman with aching shoulder

Your shoulders are work horses of the body.  They’re responsible for a lot of heavy lifting (speaking literally, of course).  When you hurt your shoulders, they’re going to protest, whether you’re sitting at the computer, scrubbing a counter, sanding a table, or lifting a box onto a high shelf. If one or both of your […]

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How to Prevent Hamstring Injuries in Hockey

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People who play any team sport are usually dedicated to it.  They want to play the best game they possibly can, so they may neglect training their bodies in ways which are not directly related to the techniques required to play well. Hockey players are no different in this respect.  They hit the ice with […]

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What to Expect at your First Chiropractic Visit

woman at the chiropractor's office

So, you’re coming to see me for the first time.  You have no idea what to expect, but you’ve heard all the “bone cracker” stories and you’re a little backed up against the wall. Newbies to chiropractic care often have a lot of questions about what I’m going to do.  But the truth is that […]

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