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24 March 2010 ~ 0 Comments

How does your spine function?

  There are 24 vertebrae in the spine and 3 main segments. 7 cervical (neck), 12 Thoracic (mid back), and 5 Lumbar (low back).  Each region has unique characteristics but they all have something in common. They are freely movable joints which means they have full range of motion upon each other.  Each bone can [...]

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08 February 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Neck Pain

There are many causes of neck pain and many ways to treat it. In chiropractic, we look to the spine for misaligned spinal bones that may be the cause of the pain. X rays may be necessary and a complete evaluation is done including orthopedic tests, range of motion studies and posture analysis.   Once [...]

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08 February 2010 ~ 0 Comments

Proper Sleeping Position

Sleeping correctly is not only essential for allowing the body to repair and replenish its cells, it is also important for support of the spine. The best position to sleep is on your side. If you are experiencing low back pain, than sleeping with the pain side up is recommended. Lay on your side with [...]

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