Why Is The Spine Shaped The Way It Is?
The central nervous system is made up of the brain, spinal cord and is protected by 24 movable bones called vertebrae. Coming out of the spinal cord is a network …
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Category: Sarasota Chiropractor
What Does An Adjustment Feel Like?
Adjustments feel good! Many patients report a sense of well-being and a calming sense of ease.Others feel improved mobility and relief of pain and symptoms . Repeated adjustments are often …
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Do I Have a Pinched Nerve?
A pinched nerve is actually rare. It is more likely that a spinal bone will misalign and irritate, stretch, rub or chaff a nearby nerve root. These “subluxations” may distort …
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Can I Adjust Myself?
The short answer is No. Some people may be able to make their joints “pop,” but that is not an adjustment! Manipulating vertebrae that are already too mobile doesn’t do …
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Man Vs. Computer ~ Is Your PC Winning?
Here are some Great Ergonomic Keyboard/Mouse Tips to make sure your PC does not win the battle! The keyboard should be placed just above the level of your lap. This …
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Suffering With A Headache?
Headache is a frequent complaint that we see daily in our office. One estimate is that headaches occur in 9 out of 10 people. Some are mild but annoying, localized …
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Should Spinal Manipulation Be Used to Treat Acid Reflux?
While diet, stress, smoking, caffeine intake, and certain drugs all contribute to acid reflux recent studies suggest that lumbar kyphosis – or the abnormal curvature of the spine – combined …
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Can Joint Disease be Prevented?
Joint disease is one of the oldest, and most common types of arthritis. It is characterized by the breakdown of the joint’s cartilage. Cartilage is the part of the joint …
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Can Text Neck be Corrected?
Text neck. Yes, you read that right. Text neck. Who would have thought that cellphones could create such a common neck pain that it has its own term. Just take …
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Are Chiropractic Adjustments Safe For Children?
Absolutely! Because a child’s skeletal system is still developing, there is a great deal of elasticity within the joints. Light pressure is usually all that is needed to adjust a …
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