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Better Health Chiropractic Blog

July 9, 2025

Shoulder pain is both common and widespread. It affects up to 67% of adults and can be caused by a variety of conditions. Such conditions include: subacromial impingement (shoulder pain syndrome, rotator cuff tendinopathy/tears, and adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder). The…

July 7, 2025

Spinal stenosis is a condition that involves the narrowing of the spinal canal and/or its lateral openings. This condition leads to compression of the nerve passing through such channels which, in turn, can cause neurogenic symptoms. The two most common…

July 3, 2025

Knee pain is a common condition afflicting many people in Anchorage, AK and elsewhere. Common causes include: osteoarthritis, meniscus injury, tendinopathy, and ligament sprains. Treatments for the pain will vary according to each of these conditions. It will also vary…

June 30, 2025

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) like low back pain, neck strain, and repetitive strain injuries are among the most common occupational ailments. Fortunately, there are ways of treating each of these. This guide covers clinically backed treatments and remedies, emphasizing both…

June 26, 2025

Tendonitis, also known as tendinopathy, is a fairly common condition that causes pain and impaired function in the tendons it affects (e.g. Achilles, patellar, rotator cuff, etc…). Many people in the Anchorage, AK area suffer from tendonitis, but there are…

June 24, 2025

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common condition affecting many people in Anchorage, Alaska and elsewhere. An entrapment neuropathy, it affects the median nerve at the wrist. Symptoms include numbness,tingling, and weakness in the hand, especially in the thumb and…

June 20, 2025

I. Medical and Rehabilitation Clinics (Conservative Management) Neck pain can be an aggravating condition, no matter where you live. It can significantly impact quality of life and make day-to-day living a rough slog. Fortunately, there are numerous places to seek…

June 17, 2025

Introduction Whiplash is a common injury in most populations. Whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) are the result of a sudden acceleration and deceleration of the neck. They are most often the result of car accidents or sports injuries. Generally speaking, symptoms can…

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