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Epidural Steroid Injection
A spinal steroid injection is one of the most common medical treatments for lower back pain, and more than 9 million injections are administered to patients every year. The treatment continues to be controversial due to a lack of studies with placebo controls and questions about the potential risks associated with steroids.
Chiropractic Care Benefits Patients with Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a condition that often goes unnoticed until it significantly impacts one's health. Since bone is a living tissue that replaces itself over time (your entire skeleton is replaced every ten years), bone density loss is possible. Osteoporosis occurs when the body does not produce enough new bone or the body absorbs too much existing bone. You do not feel osteoporosis happening and usually only know you have it through a bone density scan or when a weakened bone fractures and you feel pain.
Top Tips on Keeping Your Spine Aligned While Working from Home
Because of recent happenings with COVID and other socially isolating activities, many of us found ourselves working from the comfort of our own homes. Working from home, even though it appeared like a dream come true, may nevertheless cause you to suffer from back discomfort, bad posture, and muscle strain.
Chiropractic Care for Allergies
There are a number of notorious pollen allergens in Santa Fe and Albuquerque, namely juniper, chamisa, ragweed, mulberry and cedar. Ragweed blooms from August to October. During these months, you may notice some sinus irritation because of it.
Non-Surgical Herniated Disc Treatment in Santa Fe
For people living with herniated discs in Santa Fe, NM it can be life altering and seemingly impossible to deal with. While the intervertebral disc is a common culprit in spine related health problems, its function is widely misunderstood.
Pediatric Chiropractor in Santa Fe, NM
More and more parents are turning to chiropractic as a natural alternative for their children. Many of the problems that adults have with their spine and their overall health can be traced back to childhood and even back to birth.
Pregnancy and Chiropractic Care in Santa Fe, NM
Lower back pain during pregnancy is a common problem. The expecting mother’s body undergoes pelvic shifts, postural adjustments, and a growing belly, all of which place pressure on the spine and joints causing aches and pains that must be dealt with.
Hip Pain Treatment in Santa Fe, NM
Visiting a chiropractor is one of the best ways to treat your hip pain. Compared to pain medications, chiropractic treatments are natural and usually provide long-lasting results.
Chiropractic Activator vs Manual Adjustments
The Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique (AMCT) offers patients an effective and gentle alternative to traditional manual adjustments. This technique is popular among practitioners who prefer a more precise form of manipulation.
Chiropractic Certification, Licensure and Education
Chiropractic care is a regulated healthcare profession in the United States and has been for more than 100 years. Before being granted a license to practice, doctors of chiropractic (DCs) must meet stringent educational and competency standards.
Chiropractic Care and The Flu Epidemic of 1917-18
Chiropractic care was first linked to the immune system during the deadly flu epidemic in the early 1900’s.
What Percent of the Nervous System Perceives Pain? Exploring Pain Perception
Have you ever wondered why you might feel pain immediately sometimes and other times it doesn’t show up until days later? Did you know that only a percentage of your nervous system is set aside to deal with pain? It may seem arbitrary why we don’t feel pain immediately when we injure ourselves but there are reasons as to why this happens.
How Chiropractic Relieves Muscle Spasm Pain
Do you experience extreme discomfort from muscle spasms? If so, you’re not alone. Muscle spasms are painful and can disrupt your normal life and health. If you’re experiencing muscle spasms and need relief, chiropractic provides a natural and non-invasive treatment option to provide long-term wellness. Let’s take a look at what muscle spasms are and how chiropractic helps.
Chiropractic Treatment for Headaches in Santa Fe, NM
If you have a headache, you’re not alone. Nine out of 10 Americans suffer from headaches. Some are occasional, some frequent, some are dull and throbbing, and some cause debilitating pain and nausea. What do you do when you suffer from a pounding headache? Do you grit your teeth and carry on? Lie down? Pop a pill and hope the pain goes away? There is a better alternative.
Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy
Chiropractic Care is crucial for keeping the body aligned and maintaining proper function of the neuromusculoskeletal system. Taking stress away from the spinal nerves promotes a healthy body from the inside out. Chiropractic care can help you, and your baby, achieve a healthier labor and delivery in a safe and natural way.
