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TMJ
Category: Common Conditions Treated, Body Pain
The temporomandibular joint connects the jawbone to the skull. Up to 10 million people suffer from painful temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. Symptoms include pain in the face and neck, locked jaw or limited jaw movement, painful
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Taking Care in Winter Weather
Category: Newsletter Library, Exercise & Fitness
The onset of winter does not signal the end of exercise and outdoors activities. There's plenty of skiing and snowboarding available in the Northeast, the American Rockies, across Canada, and even in Southern California. For those who like their exercise with less dramatic velocity and acceleration,
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Taking Care of Older Joints (and Younger Joints, Too)
Category: Newsletter Library, Staying Young
Many people experience increasing musculoskeletal joint stiffness as they get older. Shoulders, knees, and ankles don't seem to be as flexible as they once were. It seems more difficult to bend over and pick up a dropped object. It may be uncomfortable to turn your head around to see the car in the next
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Ten Minutes of Stretching Can Make All the Difference
Category: Newsletter Library, Exercise & Fitness
Should I stretch before or after I exercise?1 Should I even bother to stretch at all? These are the questions that every busy adult asks whenever he or she is planning to begin an exercise program. The correct answer to the first question is "do whatever is right for you." Some people need to lengthen
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Ten Tips for Smart Stretching
Category: Newsletter Library, Injury Rehab & Prevention
1. Why stretch? Stretching lengthens muscles and improves flexibility. Also, stretching the big leg muscles - the hamstrings, calves, and quads - simultaneously loosens and lengthens the muscles of your lower back. So, when you stretch, you're helping your back! 2. When to stretch? Recent exercise physiology
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Tennis Elbow
Category: Common Conditions Treated, Repetitive Use Injuries
Tennis elbow often gets better on its own, but the majority of people who have persistent pain show improvement through non-surgical treatment. Tennis elbow is actually a misnomer in that it occurs in roughly only five percent of people who play tennis. Anatomically, the cause of tennis elbow is repetitive
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Tennis, Anyone?
Category: Newsletter Library, Injury Rehab & Prevention
Repetitive stress injuries are typically very difficult to treat successfully. These injuries are the result of actions done repeatedly, frequently, and consistently over time. They've taken a long time to build up and, therefore, the healing process also requires a fair amount of time. Shin splints,
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Tension Headaches
Category: Common Conditions Treated, Chronic Condition Relief, Headaches
Tension headaches are the most common type of headache. The pain usually spreads throughout the head so that sufferers feel like they’re wearing a tight band. Doctors divide tension headaches into two types — episodic and chronic. The episodic variety lasts from half an hour to a week, and recurs
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Thaw Your Frozen Shoulder With Chiropractic
Category: Newsletter Library
Can't raise your arm due to a frozen shoulder? Chiropractic care offers a natural solution to your frozen shoulder symptoms.
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The 3 Most Common Chiropractic Questions Answered
Category: Newsletter Library
Looking for a natural way to treat pain? Chiropractic care offers an effective solution.
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The 5 Senses
Category: Newsletter Library
The 5 Senses The five senses, that is, the sense of sight, touch, hearing, taste, and smell, provide us with necessary information regarding the world around us.1 These precious capabilities enable us to navigate our environment with seemingly instantaneous feedback with reference to our actions and
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The Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Recovery Sports Injuries
Category: Newsletter Library
Chiropractic care can help you get off the sidelines after a sports injury.
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The Benefits of Chiropractic Treatment for Older Patients
Category: Newsletter Library
Could chiropractic treatment help you deal with the effects of aging?
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The Benefits of Chiropractic for Chronic Pain Caused by PTSD
Category: Newsletter Library
Chiropractic treatment could offer the solution if chronic pain is one of your PTSD symptoms.
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The Benefits of Chiropractic for Heart Health
Category: Newsletter Library
Could chiropractic treatments improve your heart health?
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The Benefits of Sleep for Adults
Category: Newsletter Library
Obtaining sufficient restful sleep is an essential requirement for optimal human productivity. Such a practice is a key component of a healthy lifestyle, which includes a nutritious diet, regular vigorous exercise, and a positive mental attitude. How much sleep one needs varies from person to person.
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