Pain Killers
Yes, chiropractors effectively treat tension headaches through cervical spine adjustments to reduce nerve irritation, trigger point therapy to release tight neck and shoulder muscles, postural correction to address forward head position, and stress management techniques.Studies show 70-80% of tension headache patients experience significant relief within 4-6 weeks of chiropractic care, often with reduced or eliminated…
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Every year, a staggering 200 million opioid prescriptions are written, indicating the widespread usage and dependency on these potent painkillers. Originally designed to manage pain, opioids have been a double-edged sword, bringing temporary relief for some while ushering in a dangerous epidemic of addiction for many. What Are Opioids? Opioids are a class of drugs…
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Opiates vs. opioids – while they come from different sources, they are similar in a very specific way. Both opioids and opiates have caused millions of people looking for pain relief to enter a cycle of addiction. And the truth is that many of the people who are currently addicted to opioids weren’t recreational drug…
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For decades, opioids were marketed as a “safer” alternative to treat chronic pain. And as the number of people seeking care for chronic pain began to rise, so did the number of people filling prescriptions for highly addictive opioids. If you’ve ever wondered “What is the opioid crisis?” – that’s the simple answer. However, what…
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Bottom Line: If you make it a habit to watch the news, you’ve probably wondered on more than one occasion “How did the opioid crisis start?” Well, the answer might surprise you. About 30 years ago, there was a fundamental shift in medicine regarding how pain was understood and treated. The number of people with…
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Almost everyone deals with allergies. During allergy season, many people stock up on over-the-counter medications. Allergy symptoms can include itchy, watery eyes and a stuffy, sneezy nose. In industrialized nations, the most common chronic sickness is allergies. More people seem to be developing them all the time. Studies say up to 40 percent of the…
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Do you have sciatic nerve pain? Did you know piriformis syndrome can cause sciatic nerve pain? The piriformis muscle is found in the buttocks around the top of your hip joint. This band-like, flat muscle rotates the thigh and stabilizing the hip joint. Without this muscle, we would be unable to maintain balance, shift our…
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Are you feeling the expense of health care costs without much of the benefit? Probably. The United States tops the list of countries with the most expensive health care. Health care is costing the US 3 trillion dollars. The average citizen paying $10,224 for health-related issues per year. Japan pays half of that, with…
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Even if your car wreck was only minor, you can still be left with serious injuries. Regardless of the severity of the wreck, you should always be evaluated by a medical professional. It’s important to remember that some injuries will not show up immediately and may take days or sometimes even weeks to become apparent. …
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Living with fibromyalgia can feel exhausting and isolating, but effective fibromyalgia chiropractic treatment techniques offer a path toward lasting relief. Many individuals turn to a chiropractor for fibromyalgia management because chiropractic care specifically addresses the underlying neuromuscular imbalances associated with this chronic condition. In addition to being drug-free and non-invasive, chiropractic care is uniquely suited…
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