Bottom Line: Pregnant women are certainly not immune to aches and pains. In fact, it's estimated that over 85% of expecting mothers will deal with back pain. Finding relief without the use of medication is almost always the best route for the health of mom and baby. Even over-the-counter medications can be risky to take before and during pregnancy. Why it Matters: All medications have side-effects, and these are often heightened during pregnancy. For instance, a drug like acetaminophen … [Read more...] about NSAID Risks: Making Smart Healthcare Decisions During Pregnancy
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Relieving Migraine Headaches
Bottom Line: Not many things can ruin your day like a bad headache. It seemingly comes out of nowhere, sometimes teasing its arrival with symptoms like vision changes and nausea. This is one visitor you don't want to stick around! Why it Matters: There are typically four phases of a migraine that many sufferers will experience: Premonitory: This phase is usually the warning that a migraine is coming on. Many people will experience symptoms like mood swings, neck stiffness, … [Read more...] about Relieving Migraine Headaches
Surgery vs. Chiropractic: The Shocking Results
Bottom Line: Surgery is considered a last resort for the treatment of neck and back problems. The risks are significant, the costs are high, and the recovery is long and painful. If you haven't found relief with physical therapy or medications for your back pain, you may think surgery is next on the list. Well, new research has shown that Chiropractic care should be considered first, and the results may surprise you. Why it Matters: It's well known that the failure rate for … [Read more...] about Surgery vs. Chiropractic: The Shocking Results
What is a Chiropractic Adjustment?
Eliminating Myths about this Widely Used Treatment Too much mystery and misunderstanding surrounds the nature of chiropractic adjustments. Both chiropractors and the rest of those in American medicine alike have stated claims about what a chiropractic adjustment is and what it does, some of which are correct and some of which are misleading. To be clear, in this blog I want to answer the question “what is a chiropractic adjustment” rather than “what is chiropractic”. All I will say here … [Read more...] about What is a Chiropractic Adjustment?
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