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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?
KEY TAKEAWAYS Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive, non-surgical option for foot and ankle pain, and while many patients feel an immediate difference, some, especially those with long-standing issues, improve more gradually. Plantar fasciitis responds especially well,...
Does Shockwave Therapy Work For Wrist Pain?
KEY TAKEAWAYS Shockwave therapy can help with wrist pain by breaking up scar tissue and adhesions and creating controlled microtraumas that prompt the body to heal the damaged tissue. In the featured case, a patient with two years of wrist pain from an old injury had...
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...
What Conditions Can Shockwave Therapy Treat?
KEY TAKEAWAYS Shockwave therapy treats a wide range of pain conditions, including plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, knee and hip pain, shoulder and rotator cuff injuries, tennis elbow, and wrist pain. It works by directing high-energy sound waves at the...
How Do You Wear A Backpack Without Hurting Your Back?
It’s that time of year again! In just a short few weeks, our kids are heading back to school, with new classes, teachers, and challenges. Parents are making sure their children have all the school supplies like pens, pencils, notebooks, folders, lunch boxes, etc. that...
How Long Does It Take To Know If Vitamins Are Working?
KEY TAKEAWAYS Vitamins usually take weeks to months to produce noticeable effects, so a three- to four-month trial is a reasonable window to judge whether a supplement is helping. The timeline depends on the type of nutrient, with water-soluble vitamins like C and B12...
How Do You Know If A Vitamin Is Good Quality?
KEY TAKEAWAYS Many over-the-counter supplements are poorly regulated and may not actually contain what the label claims; third-party or independent lab testing is a key sign of quality. The specific form of a nutrient matters, and higher-quality supplements list the...
What Can I Take To Strengthen My Bones?
Today, we're talking about bone health. Now, you all heard that calcium plays a big part in making sure you have nice strong bones, but did you know that vitamin D plays a synergistic role in that as well? What does vitamin D do? Vitamin D's role is to increase the...
What Can I Do To Keep My Bones Healthy?
Vitamin D Does a Body Good: How to keep your bones healthy! We’ve all heard the commercials growing up that “Milk Does a Body Good!” accompanied by all the celebrities showing off their milk mustaches and kids showing off their cute little biceps wearing...