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Can Chiropractic Help With Sinus Issues?
This time of year, people have a lot of sinus issues and there are several things that your chiropractor can do to help. KEY TAKEAWAYS Chiropractors address sinus issues by adjusting the upper cervical spine and relieving pressure around the ears and eustachian tubes...
How Orthospinology Can Help Provide Natural Relief for Vertigo in Plano
Finding a source of natural relief for vertigo in Plano is the goal of many patients because it can be worrisome to anticipate when a spinning sensation might occur. On top of that, it can pose safety risks and impact the quality of life. With this in mind, we wanted...
What Foods Are Good For The Spine?
KEY TAKEAWAYS A spine-supporting diet centers on calcium and vitamin D for bones, omega-3s and vitamin C for discs and connective tissue, and adequate protein for the muscles that stabilize the back. Whole-food sources such as leafy greens, fatty fish, nuts, eggs, and...
Why Did Chiropractic Have To Fight To Survive?
KEY TAKEAWAYS For decades the American Medical Association actively worked to discredit chiropractic, at one point labeling it an unscientific cult. Chiropractor Chester Wilk and colleagues filed an antitrust lawsuit against the AMA in 1976 and ultimately won, forcing...
How Was John Atkinson’s Theory Similar To Chiropractic?
KEY TAKEAWAYS John Atkinson was an 1890s London bonesetter who theorized that manipulating spinal nerves could relieve ailments in the body's organs. His spine-to-organ diagram closely resembles modern chiropractic charts, showing that the idea of the spine as a...
Where Did Chiropractic Originate From?
KEY TAKEAWAYS Modern chiropractic began in September 1895 when D.D. Palmer performed the first documented spinal adjustment on Harvey Lillard, who then regained hearing he had lost 17 years earlier. References to spinal manipulation date back thousands of years, but...
What Is The History Of Chiropractic Care?
KEY TAKEAWAYS Chiropractic began in 1895 when Daniel David Palmer performed the first spinal adjustment, and he opened the first chiropractic school in Iowa in 1897. Kansas became the first state to license chiropractic in 1913, and by 1931 the practice was recognized...
Can Shockwave Treat Foot And Ankle Pain?
This will be Kaitlin's second treatment with the shockwave. Kaitlin has had a foot that's been painful and has been locking up. Tell me how it's been since the first shockwave treatment. "So at first, it was sore afterward, and it's been a week since my first one, and...
Does Shockwave Therapy Work For Wrist Pain?
We just finished CJ's third shockwave treatment and we've been treating his wrist. He's had a long history of pain in that wrist. Read all about his shockwave experience and how shockwave has helped him. What were you experiencing? "I've had this wrist pain for about...
Is Shockwave Therapy Right For You?
KEY TAKEAWAYS Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive, FDA-cleared treatment that uses high-energy sound waves to boost circulation and stimulate tissue repair in painful areas. It is used for conditions such as tendonitis, muscle pain, neck and back pain, sports...