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10 Vitamins and Chinese Herbs to Reduce Inflammation and Pain

DISCLAIMER: It’s important to note that Chinese herbs are often combined in formulas tailored to the individual patient, and that these herbs should only be used under the guidance of a qualified practitioner of Chinese Medicine. Also, it’s crucial to consult with a healthcare professional before taking any Chinese herbs and other vitamin and minerals, […]

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Chiropractic and Stenosis: The Pain Relief Path You Didn’t Know You Needed

The idea that chiropractic can treat back pain is a well-known one, but how has it been proven to work? The answer is that it has a lot of merits that go beyond providing relief from minor aches and pains. You see, many forms of spinal treatment are effective for treating back pain. However, not

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Maintenance shown to provide long term benefit

Maintenance by chiropractors showed a lower rate of recurring disability than those who frequented physical therapy or general doctor. Patients who had Twice a month adjustments for nine months of maintenance were shown to have a better long term benefit than those who didn’t.       Health maintenance care in work-related low back pain

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Less cost, faster recovery, fewer surgery and reduced drugs with chiropractic care

Two times the success for neck pain with chiropractic vs general doctor and physical therapy (reduce work absence, 1/3 less cost, fast recovery and less meds). Only 1.5% of patients had surgery when seeing a chiropractor first for back injuries versus 42.7% if they saw general doc first.   “In our randomized, controlled trial, we

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Twelve treatments had a modest benefit in in pain-free and disability-free days even for chronic low back pain and did not increase the cost nor increase the loss of productivity.

Twelve treatments had a modest benefit in in pain-free and disability-free days even for chronic low back pain and did not increase the cost nor increase the loss of productivity.   J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2014 Jun;37(5):300-11. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2014.03.002. Cost analysis related to dose-response of spinal manipulative therapy for chronic low back pain: outcomes from

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Chiropractic care for uncomplicated back condition has a protective effect against Activities of Daily Living decline.

Chiropractic care for uncomplicated back condition has a protective effect against Activities of Daily Living decline. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2014 Mar-Apr;37(3):143-54. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2013.12.009. Epub 2014 Mar 11. The comparative effect of episodes of chiropractic and medical treatment on the health of older adults. Weigel PA1, Hockenberry J2, Bentler SE3, Wolinsky FD4. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24636108 Abstract OBJECTIVES:

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PNF stretching muscle relaxation for self help Hump Day Realignment

This weeks Hump Day Realignment is a throwback to a Christmas edition of PNF stretching Mostly PNF stretching is a resist and relax motion, but watch it and come to Breaux Bridge if you want to experience it.   quick Christmas hump day realignment edition of PNF stretching.  Ya it’s sideways, opps.   Tilt your head in

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Spinal Decompression part 3 Hump Day Realignment

Last session on non surgical spinal decompression and this video on hump day realignment shows the neck traction part as well as the breaux bridge crawfish festival. Neck traction is important part of spinal decompression since that area gets bulges too. Have a little distraction with a good ol’ low budget Hump Day Realignment [Tweet

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subluxation explained: Hump day realignment

a brief explanation of subluxations.  spine vertebrae aren’t moving like they should, chiropractor puts a thrust using the hands or instrument and it moves.  movement equals pain free. lack of motion creates swelling and irritates the nerves which can cause pain and numbness.  adjustments lower the pain signals so they don’t cross that threshold. and

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