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Treating Neck Pain With Chiropractic Therapy

By Russ Silberman | Published June 22, 2021

Chiropractic therapy is most often associated with treating back pain; however, your neck, or cervical spine, forms the upper region of your spinal cord and there are many chiropractic treatment methods that help alleviate neck pain.

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Lower Back Pain – Causes, Prevention, and Treatment

By Russ Silberman | Published June 16, 2021

Lower back pain is a relatively common occurrence that you may unfortunately already be familiar with. There are a wide range of factors that can lead to lower back pain. Fortunately, there are also methods that have been proven to effectively alleviate this type of pain, one of which is chiropractic therapy.

Promoting a Safe, Natural Pregnancy With the Webster Technique

By Russ Silberman | Published May 26, 2021

During pregnancy, ensuring the safety and well-being of the mother and baby is paramount. The Webster Technique helps accomplish this effectively and naturally.

senior male with arthritis pain in his knee

Treating Arthritis With Chiropractic Therapy

By Russ Silberman | Published May 20, 2021

The various forms of arthritis including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and gout affect a large proportion of people throughout the US. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that over 50 million American adults suffer from arthritis. And since May happens to be Arthritis Awareness Month, we are going to provide you with some information pertaining to this health condition along with ways that chiropractic therapy can help treat its associated symptoms.

A Brief Look Into Acupuncture Channels

By Russ Silberman | Published April 29, 2021

Your vital energy force, also known as your Qi, flows through acupuncture channels, interconnecting throughout your body. Any mental or physical pain you may be suffering from is associated with one or more of these acupuncture channels.

stressed male with hands over face lying on a couch

Acupuncture Therapy – Alleviating Your Stress

By Russ Silberman | Published April 15, 2021

Stress affects all of us. It comes in many forms and can be caused by countless different types of experiences and life events. And April happens to be Stress Awareness Month; so, in this article, we are going to provide you with some interesting information pertaining to stress and explain how acupuncture therapy can help alleviate your daily stresses.

young woman sitting on couch experiencing back pain

The Benefits of Chiropractic Adjustments

By Russ Silberman | Published April 8, 2021

Chiropractic adjustments, also known as spinal manipulation, help to rejuvenate joint movement and fix vertebral subluxations. By applying a controlled force into restricted joints, chiropractic adjustments help relieve back pain naturally.

Treating Postoperative Pain With Acupuncture

By Russ Silberman | Published March 31, 2021

After undergoing certain types of surgery, it is common to experience pain and discomfort for an extended period of time. Fortunately, acupuncture has been proven to help alleviate many forms of postoperative pain.

The Two Primary Types of Posture

By Russ Silberman | Published March 23, 2021

Maintaining proper posture helps prevent dealing with unnecessary neck and back pains in the future. There are two primary types of posture, and each of them has its own set of best practices to follow.

female doing a yoga stretch for back health

Exercises and Stretches for a Healthy Back

By Russ Silberman | Published March 17, 2021

Taking steps to promote a healthy back can help prevent unwanted back pain and discomfort in the future. While it is best to start taking these steps as early in life as possible, they can still provide benefits for older adults when practiced safely and correctly. In this article, we are going to discuss some of the most effective stretching and exercising techniques for boosting back health.