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9 Things To Avoid with Cervical Spinal Stenosis

Are you suffering from severe neck pain caused by cervical spinal stenosis? Don’t worry. There are some things you can do to reduce your pain. Musculoskeletal health is essential for a quality of life. At the time of this writing, cervical spinal stenosis cannot be cured, only managed. But the

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A young man having an examination on his back by a chiropractor.

What To Do (And Not Do) After a Chiropractic Adjustment?

Getting the most out of your chiropractic adjustment means knowing what you should do afterward. Luckily, fitting these things into your day isn’t hard. Many of the tips in this article are common sense, such as: drinking water, getting adequate rest, staying active, and maintaining good posture. But we’ll also

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Causes and Treatment for Thoracic Spondylosis

There are three different portions of the spine: lumbar (lower back), thoracic (middle back), and cervical (neck). Each of these areas is susceptible to degradation and damage, but some more than others. Spondylosis can affect all three spinal sections, but we’ll discuss thoracic spondylosis in this article. Thoracic spondylosis is

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How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep With Whiplash?

Whiplash makes it painfully clear how much we use our necks. Whether you’ve been in a car accident, have taken a nasty fall, or have whiplash from a sports injury, it can make sleeping seem impossible. Luckily, it’s very possible to get a good night’s sleep with whiplash. Sleeping with

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Pinched nerve healing signs

Signs Your Pinched Nerve is Healing

Pinched nerves are no fun. If you’ve ever had one (or you think you have one now), you know just how bad they can be. Sometimes the pain is persistent. Other times it’s intermittent. Either way, you’ll want to know whether it’s getting better or worse. And the best way

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How to Get to Sleep (And Stay Asleep) With a Bulging Disc?

How to Get to Sleep (And Stay Asleep) With a Bulging Disc?

Sleeping with a bulging disc can be tricky, especially since we’re creatures of habit. Unfortunately, sleeping in the wrong position (even if it’s your favorite position) can add stress to your spine, making the bulging disc worse, which can cause strange symptoms like digestive problems, numbness, and tingling. Not only

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Does a Herniated Disc Make You Shorter? The Truth

Does a Herniated Disc Make You Shorter? The Truth

It’s common knowledge that we tend to shrink as we get older. The cause of that minor shrinkage is similar to what happens when we suffer from a herniated disc. And while getting older or having a herniated disc won’t drastically change your height, it can cause you to shrink.

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Two glasses of beer, one of them held by a man.

Are Alaskans Drinking Problems Causing Back Pain?

Drinking alcohol has always been a popular activity for Americans. A look at what happened during Prohibition is evidence enough of this. And while most people are familiar with the potential hazards of drinking alcohol, such as car accidents, depression, and problems with the kidneys and liver, there is another

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cervical-spinal-stenosis

9 Things To Avoid with Cervical Spinal Stenosis

Are you suffering from severe neck pain caused by cervical spinal stenosis? Don’t worry. There are some things you can do to reduce your pain. Musculoskeletal health is essential for a quality of life. At the time of this writing, cervical spinal stenosis cannot be cured, only managed. But the

Read More »
A young man having an examination on his back by a chiropractor.

What To Do (And Not Do) After a Chiropractic Adjustment?

Getting the most out of your chiropractic adjustment means knowing what you should do afterward. Luckily, fitting these things into your day isn’t hard. Many of the tips in this article are common sense, such as: drinking water, getting adequate rest, staying active, and maintaining good posture. But we’ll also

Read More »
senior with back pain getting adjusted-min

Causes and Treatment for Thoracic Spondylosis

There are three different portions of the spine: lumbar (lower back), thoracic (middle back), and cervical (neck). Each of these areas is susceptible to degradation and damage, but some more than others. Spondylosis can affect all three spinal sections, but we’ll discuss thoracic spondylosis in this article. Thoracic spondylosis is

Read More »
woman on the bed with neck pain-min

How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep With Whiplash?

Whiplash makes it painfully clear how much we use our necks. Whether you’ve been in a car accident, have taken a nasty fall, or have whiplash from a sports injury, it can make sleeping seem impossible. Luckily, it’s very possible to get a good night’s sleep with whiplash. Sleeping with

Read More »
Pinched nerve healing signs

Signs Your Pinched Nerve is Healing

Pinched nerves are no fun. If you’ve ever had one (or you think you have one now), you know just how bad they can be. Sometimes the pain is persistent. Other times it’s intermittent. Either way, you’ll want to know whether it’s getting better or worse. And the best way

Read More »
How to Get to Sleep (And Stay Asleep) With a Bulging Disc?

How to Get to Sleep (And Stay Asleep) With a Bulging Disc?

Sleeping with a bulging disc can be tricky, especially since we’re creatures of habit. Unfortunately, sleeping in the wrong position (even if it’s your favorite position) can add stress to your spine, making the bulging disc worse, which can cause strange symptoms like digestive problems, numbness, and tingling. Not only

Read More »
Does a Herniated Disc Make You Shorter? The Truth

Does a Herniated Disc Make You Shorter? The Truth

It’s common knowledge that we tend to shrink as we get older. The cause of that minor shrinkage is similar to what happens when we suffer from a herniated disc. And while getting older or having a herniated disc won’t drastically change your height, it can cause you to shrink.

Read More »
Two glasses of beer, one of them held by a man.

Are Alaskans Drinking Problems Causing Back Pain?

Drinking alcohol has always been a popular activity for Americans. A look at what happened during Prohibition is evidence enough of this. And while most people are familiar with the potential hazards of drinking alcohol, such as car accidents, depression, and problems with the kidneys and liver, there is another

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