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When I started experiencing severe back problems, I knew I needed to fix the problem as soon as possible. I found myself in almost constant pain, and it was more than I could bare. I was having a difficult time sleeping and working, so I decided to work with a professional chiropractor to turn things around. I met with a doctor in my area, and he was incredibly helpful. Within a few treatments, my back started to improve dramatically. He taught me how to lift things properly and how to stand in order to improve my posture. This blog is all about back problems and avoiding long-term complications.

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Is There A Link Between Chronic Pain And Depression?
Depression and chronic pain share a closer link than you might know. If left untreated, your depression could make the pain you are experiencing worse. Therefore, it is important that you understand the link between the two conditions and take action to overcome both. If you are suffering from both conditions, here is what you need to know.   How Does Depression Impact Chronic Pain? When you suffer from chronic pain, you can experience higher levels of stress than other people, fatigue, and anxiety.

3 Foods That Should Be Part Of Any Personalized Nutrition Plan
When looking to be sure that you're feeling like yourself and giving yourself the energy to get through your day, you will need to put together a personalized nutrition plan that will suit you. There are companies and medical professionals who will be happy to set you up with a plan that will help you not only get your daily caloric intake, but to provide yourself the building blocks that will make you feel great and live long.

Avid Golfer? Tips for Protecting Your Back
If you've been struggling with persistent muscle pain and discomfort in your back, the last thing you might think to blame is your frequent rounds of golf. In fact, what many avid golfers don't realize is that the action of swinging a golf club can be damaging to your back. That doesn't mean you need to put the clubs up, though. You can easily address issues like this with the help of a chiropractor.

Why Does Your Head Hurt And Why Can't You Sleep After Quitting Smoking?
If you suffer from severe headaches and insomnia after you quit smoking, you may wonder if you can do anything to stop the pain and sleep better. Headaches and insomnia are common symptoms many people experience after they quit smoking. But some individuals may experience stronger symptoms than other people and require chiropractic help to overcome them. Here's why you have headaches and can't sleep and how chiropractic care can help you overcome your problems.

Four Exercises To Help You Beat Tennis Elbow
Do you have pain and tenderness in the outside of your elbow? Does this pain make it difficult to make a fist or grip objects, as well as to straighten your wrist? If so, you're likely suffering from tennis elbow, a condition in which the tendons that connect your lower arm muscles to the bone become inflamed. No, you don't have to be a tennis player in order to suffer from tennis elbow.

6 Natural Ways To Relieve Your Lower Back Pain
Most people who have lower back pain do two things: they get pain medication from the doctor, and they spend a lot of time lying down. However, there are many natural ways to relieve back pain. Regular Exercise The thought of exercising while your back hurts probably makes you cringe, but it's necessary if you want to feel better. When you spend too much time sitting or lying down, your muscles deteriorate.

3 Effective Treatments For Excessive Kyphosis
Kyphosis is a term used to describe an excessive outward curvature of the spine and is more commonly referred to as the "hunchback" condition. In many cases, kyphosis is caused by poor posture and can be treated in the following ways: Myofascial Release Myofascial release is a highly specialised form of manual therapy that targets tight bands of muscle – also known as fascia -- within your body. Fascia is actually a form of connective tissue that is made of elastin and collagen fibres that give support to the surrounding muscle.

Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy--How It Can Help Both You And Your Child
For those who've never experienced a chiropractic adjustment, the process often involves the application of quick, targeted pressure on your spine. This is done to physically position components of your spine into proper alignment--causing a variety of health benefits. Usually, the procedure is completed on a specialized table or chair which allows the chiropractor to have the best position from which to complete the adjustment. But, is it worth the hassle if you are pregnant?

My Baby Isn't Using Her Hands Or Arms—What's Wrong? How To Treat Nursemaid's Elbow
If your baby isn't playing with toys or hugging you back, you may wonder what's wrong with him or her. Since babies can't talk, it's particularly easy to feel frustrated as you try to figure out what's wrong. However, if your baby isn't using any arm movement, they may have nursemaid's elbow. Read on to learn more about this condition and how to treat it. What Is It? Nursemaid's elbow refers to the dislocation or subluxation of the radial head.

4 Myths About Chiropractors Debunked
Chiropractors provide a very valuable service that can help relieve the pain that you feel in your body. Unfortunately, some people are skeptical of what chiropractors can do for you. By understanding the truth behind some myths about chiropractors, you can decide if going to one is right for you. A Chiropractor Requires You To Visit Them Indefinitely To Relieve Pain It is common for patients to have many repeat visits with their chiropractor, even scheduling regular checkups.