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Sleep Deprivation Makes Us More Sensitive to Pain

Back pain can be an incredibly-frustrating symptom that inhibits our range of motion, plagues us with unpleasant discomfort, and keeps us up at night! What’s worse is that many – unwisely – forgo treatment, hoping it will just get better. … Continue reading

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Straightened Out

“Getting straightened out can have benefits for both your sedentary life and your gym performance ,” says Karen Erickson, D.C., a spokesperson for the American Chiropractic Association. “Besides relief of muscle soreness and pain, patients often report an overall feeling … Continue reading

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Great Exercises for Your Lower Back

Do you want to prevent back pain? Try a few basic exercises endorsed by the Mayo Clinic to stretch and strengthen your back and supporting muscles. Repeat each exercise a few times, then increase the number of repetitions as the … Continue reading

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Adjustments Can Improve Your Game

Athletes from many sports use chiropractic care to help improve their performance. Chiropractic procedures are safe and effective in maximally benefiting an athlete- professional or amateur. Chiropractic care makes “adjustments” to the spine which are commonly known to help with … Continue reading

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Holiday Shopping Shouldn’t Be a Pain in the Neck – or Back

As the day after Thanksgiving – one of the biggest shopping days of the year – approaches, the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) in partnership with the Massachusetts Chiropractic Society urge you to treat holiday shopping as an athletic event to … Continue reading

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Health News You Need: Warning to Medicare Beneficiaries

by The American Chiropractic Association Recent government reports indicate that most Medicare HMOs do not provide chiropractic services. That is Illegal. Before signing up with a Medicare HMO or a Medicare+Choice plan, be sure to ask the following: Does the … Continue reading

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Live to 100: Tips for Healthy Aging

by American Chiropractic Association The number of people living longer is increasing dramatically. An estimated 4.2 million U.S. residents now fall into the age group of the “oldest old”—85 years and older—with more than 40,000 having reached the age of … Continue reading

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Ergonomics for Truck Drivers

by American Chiropractic Association Whether it’s long-haul transport or local beverage delivery, truck driving is one of the hardest jobs on the body. Not only are the long hours of sitting hard on truck drivers’ backs, but so are all … Continue reading

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Don’t Let Your Back Get out of Whack When Attacking Weeds and Leaves

by The American Chiropractic Association ARLINGTON, VA – The state-of-the-art equipment available today for lawn and leaf management can help turn the average homeowner into a lawn specialist overnight. But the use of weed trimmers, leaf blowers and hedge clippers … Continue reading

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Citizens Advocate For Chiropractic Health Care Through Two National Grassroots Organizations

The American Chiropractic Association and the International Chiropractic Association have developed programs to help citizens have a voice in national health care issues, including inclusion of chiropractic as a core service benefit. Below you’ll find information regarding both organizations. For … Continue reading

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