Got Back Pain? Skip the Tylenol
Got Back Pain? Skip the Tylenol Australian researchers gave 1,650 back-pain sufferers a daily dose of acetaminophen (the generic drug Tylenol is made of) or a placebo for four weeks. The acetaminophen worked no better than the fake pills to reduce pain. The drug is a first-line treatment for back pain, but there’s no evidence…
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Spinal Nerve Function Check out this chart to quickly identify how possible nerve damage to your spinal chord could be interfering with your body’s natural function! Nerve Root Innervation Possible Symptoms C1 – C4 Intracranial Blood Vessels, Eyes, Lacrimal Gland, Paratid Gland, Scalp, Bas of Skull, Neck mescles Diaphragm Headaches, Migraine Headaches, dizziness, sinus problems,…
Read MoreInfant chiropractic gaining popularity as way to treat common illnesses
Infant chiropractic gaining popularity as way to treat common illnesses This article posted originally on KSL.com on May 6, 2014 by Brooke Walker SALT LAKE CITY — A new kind of “mommy medicine” is raising eyebrows. From essential oils to infant massage, more moms are giving alternative medicine a try. Here’s another option we’re hearing…
Read MoreTake the Chiropractic Quiz
Take the Chiropractic Quiz How Much Do You Know About Chiropractic Care? There are a lot of myths and legends out there about Chiropractic Care. Test your knowledge with this quiz, and we will be happy to answer any questions you have about your answers! Fill out the quiz below and you may receive a…
Read MoreHow chiropractors can help sports concussions
How chiropractors can help sports concussions In the U.S., there are a minimum of 300,000 sport-related concussions per year. If your child is in contact sports, there’s a risk of the contact ending up in a concussion. In fact research suggests that the number of documented cases of concussions among children is on the rise, and is…
Read MoreStrong Core, Low Score
Strong Core, Low Score If your golf instructor claims, “It’s all in the hips”, he may be overlooking something. According to scientists in Portugal, your abs play a big role in powering your golf swing. They found that three key areas of your core, including abs and obliques, frie during your backswing and downswing. Power…
Read MoreHappy Camping
Happy Camping Here we are. The year is more than half over and everyone is asking, “How can it be July already?”’ The month is usually vacation time. After driving to your camp spot, getting all set up, you’re ready for relaxation and you hear “buzz.” The pesky mosquito has found you. What we are…
Read MoreHold The Plastic
Hold The Plastic You’ve heard the old saying, “don’t microwave food in plastics”. But that may not be the worst of it. Public health officials recently sounded the alarm in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, saying that the 6,000 plus chemicals in plastic wraps, cap and carton linings, synthetic containers- virtually any packaging,…
Read MoreChiropractic Can Solve Spinal Issues and More
Chiropractic Can Solve Spinal Issues and More By Dr. Thompson The spine is an integral, key structure in the body. In fact, it is one of the first recognizable structures in the developing embryo, and the nerves that branch out from it help the embryo to develop properly. This core structure also controls and coordinates…
Read MoreBabies and Chiropractic
Babies and Chiropractic By Dr. Thompson What do you do if you are a new parent and you can’t get your newborn to stop screaming?. You’ve tried it all, walking the floor, feeding, the rocking chair, and nothing helps. So many times chiropractic is “the last resort” and once parents see the change in their…
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