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Ten Myths About Chiropractic Care

Myth #1: Chiropractors Aren't "Real" Chiropractic students receive 4,485 hours of college classroom instruction vs. 4,248 hours for other medical students. Myth #2: Once You Go To A Chiropractor, You Will Have To Keep Going FOREVER Not true. In fact, many patients with an acute issue come in for a few visits and obtain the

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Dr. Hirst Obtains Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP) Title

Dr. Tim Hirst has been designated as a certified chiropractic sports physician (CCSP). This means that he has completed at least 100 hours of post-doctoral education related to specialized sports medicine and passed a board examination. Knowledgeable with different sports injuries and rehabilitation, Dr. Hirst helps athletes optimize their performance. According to Brett Guimard, DC,

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10 Chiropractor Tips for Maintaining Good Posture

Chiropractors know that neck and back pain are a common occurrence amongst individuals across many ages. Injury, congenital conditions, accidents, and unhealthy lifestyle habits can contribute to chronic pain, which causes millions of people across the country to seek medical attention. However, one thing that’s often overlooked as a source of chronic pain is our

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Pool Exercises to Ease Back Pain

Pool Exercises to Ease Back Pain Exercising is one of the best ways to stay healthy and keep your body strong over the years. Unfortunately, if you’re living with chronic back pain, exercising can sometimes do more harm than good. For those struggling with back pain or arthritis, finding something that works for you is

9 Chiropractic Approved Summer Activities for Joint Pain

9 Chiropractic Approved Summer Activities for Joint Pain As summertime approaches, people across the country are gearing up to enjoy schedules packed with activity. Summer means vacation time, enjoying the sun, long days, late nights, and spending more time being active outside. However, not everyone gets to enjoy the season without a care in the

What are Five Great Side Effects of Seeing a Chiropractor?

Going to the doctor when you feel unwell is a good way to make sure that you’re staying healthy and addressing any problems early on. However, traditional doctors aren’t the only ones you should make appointments with during times of discomfort or unease. If you’re experiencing symptoms such as back or neck pain, stiffness, headaches,

Stretching for Neck Pain

Stretching for Neck Pain  As soon as the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States, we saw a quick shift in how business was conducted. Almost overnight, people began telecommuting and working from home in an effort to flatten the curve. At first, many people saw this in a positive light. There were no more commutes,

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Chiropractic Massage

Understanding Chiropractic Massage and the Associated Benefits Massage therapy has been used for decades to treat ailments, relieve stress, and improve the body’s circulation. By incorporating a specific type of massage therapy called chiropractic massage, you can promote wellness and make sure that your spine and central nervous system are aligned for optimal daily functioning.

What is the Ankle Brachial Index Test?

What is the Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) Test?  The Ankle Brachial Index test, also referred to as simply the ABI test, is a way of checking your risk of peripheral artery disease. This means that the ABI test is performed to see how well your blood is flowing to your extremities. It allows doctors to

How to Know if You Have a Food Allergy

How to Know if You Have a Food Allergy  Food allergen symptoms present themselves when your immune system tells your body that something isn’t right. Everyone is different, but when you have a food allergy, it’s your body’s way of saying it can’t ingest something properly. Scientifically speaking, “food allergens are proteins in foods that

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