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Shoulder Pain – Top Causes & Treatment Options The shoulder is a ball and socket joint that moves in all ranges of motion and planes, making it a very dynamic joint. It is one of the most functional joints in the body, used for lifting, pulling, and other movements. Our chiropractic clinic can treat shoulder pain.…

What Type of Car Accident Injuries Does a Chiropractor Treat? In 2012 there were over 30,000 fatal injuries from car accidents in the United States, from 5.6 million car crashes. Of these 5.6 million car accidents there were 1.6 million car accident injuries reported. This resulted in an economic burden of nearly $300 billion. Disability,…

WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL WITH CAR ACCIDENT INJURIES? So, what’s the big deal with car accident injuries? It’s estimated that around 25% of people after a car accident injury will end up experiencing chronic pain. That’s one in four people. Other research studies show that 75% of people who go to the emergency room after…

7 COMMON CAUSES OF UPPER BACK PAIN: HOW TO FIX IT NOW The pain can be described as a tight, burning, nagging, and (oftentimes) sharp pain. The pain may be located between the shoulder blades or in a slightly higher area close to the neck and around the top of the shoulders. Thoracalgia may also…

IS MY SLOUCHING CAUSING BACK PAIN? KYPHOSIS EXPLAINED Poor posture, or slouching, in your mid-back is referred to as kyphosis. Kyphosis in Greek means a hump, but it’s better referred to as an excessive convex curve in the thoracic spine. Having an excessive kyphotic curve in the thoracic spine also affects the cervical, lumbar and…

7 Common Causes of Back Pain Did you know that 80% of the population experiences back pain on a regular basis, and around 33% of those are due to strains and sprains? Once you’ve had an episode of back pain, your odds of a recurrence within six months are approximately 33%. Things to consider avoiding…