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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?
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...
What Conditions Can Shockwave Therapy Treat?
Do you suffer from chronic or acute pain or have limited mobility that affects your quality of life? Have you had a sports injury, car wreck, work accident, or fall? Do you experience neck pain, back pain, foot pfain, knee pain, or shoulder pain? Then you need to...
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...