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Knee Pain
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Common Conditions Treated, Body Pain
Knee pain is common in people of all ages. It may start suddenly — such as after exercise or an injury. But it can also develop over time, starting out as minor discomfort.
Chiropractic care for knee pain includes first identifying the underlying cause of the pain, which could be an injury, mechanical
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Back Pain-Upper/Neck
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Common Conditions Treated, Back and Shoulder Pain
Most neck and upper back pain is caused by a combination of factors, including injury, poor posture, chiropractic subluxations, stress, and in some instances, disc problems.
Most people do not realize how much they move their neck during the day until they are unable to do so. The degree of flexibility
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Choices & Decisions
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Health & Wellness, Wellness Perspectives, Physical
Scientists tell us that much of our self-talk is negative, so learning to be kind and supportive in your mental chatter is a direct step toward a well mind. Practice saying constructive things to yourself, like "I'm a good person, today's going to be a great day, I can do this," simple stuff like that.
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Aging & Longevity
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Health & Wellness, Wellness Perspectives, Physical
People who practice wellness typically enjoy their lives and want them to last as long as possible. That's why the wellness mindset usually accompanies other constructive, healthy lifestyle habits. By adopting positive behaviors like: eating well, exercising, saying affirmations, developing healthy self
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Wellness Coloring Book
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Wellness4Kids
Wellness In Space Cover Page
Mac's First Visit
Mac's First Adjustment
Healthy Back Tips with Mac & Family
Exercise Tips with Mac & Friends
Mac's Healthy Lifestyle Certificate
Download Entire Wellness In Space Coloring Book
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Printable Games & Puzzles
Category:
Wellness4Kids
Help Mac Find His Way to the Chiropractor!
Help Mac Find His Way to a Healthy, Balanced Meal!
Help Mac Find His Way to the Playground!
A Visit to the Chiropractor Word Search
Mac's Chiropractic Word Unscramble
Mac's Cosmic Chiro Crossword
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Muscle Relaxation
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Health & Wellness, Healthy Thinking, Relaxation Techniques
The goal of progressive muscle relaxation is to reduce the tension in your muscles. First, find a quiet place where you'll be free from interruption. Loosen tight clothing and remove your glasses or contacts if you'd like. Tense each muscle group for at least five seconds and then relax for at least
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Manual Technique
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Therapies & Techniques, Techniques
Manual therapy, also known as manipulative therapy, is a physical treatment primarily used by chiropractors to treat musculoskeletal pain and debility.
How Does Manual Therapy Work?
This form of physical therapy takes a hands-on approach rather than using devices or machines. When a chiropractor uses
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Drop-Table Technique
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Therapies & Techniques, Techniques
Forceful spinal manipulation is not always necessary to treat conditions of the lower back, mid-back and neck. Gentle chiropractic treatment, such as drop table techniques, involves less powerful spinal maneuvering and slower, low-velocity movements that allow the affected joint to stay within its passive
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Active Release Techniques
Category:
Therapies & Techniques, Techniques
When there is damage to muscles and other soft tissues including pulls, tears, or not being able to get enough oxygen (hypoxia), it can result in the body producing rough, thick scar tissue in the affected area.
Scar tissue restricts the tissues from moving freely because they bind them and tie them
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Spinal Kinesiopathology
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About Chiropractic Care, Vertebral Subluxation
Spinal kinesiopathology is the unusual positioning or motion of the spinal bones, to the point where the patient’s ability to turn and bend is restricted. It is one of five components of vertebral subluxation complex — a set of symptoms and signs that affect the spinal column — and it puts the
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Pathophysiology
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About Chiropractic Care, Vertebral Subluxation
Pathophysiology means the function in an individual or an organ is disturbed due to disease, leading to a structural defect. In chiropractic care, it often presents when unusual bony growths, such as bone spurs, attempt to fuse malfunctioning joints, causing the spine to degrade, joints to become altered,
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Neuropathophysiology
Category:
About Chiropractic Care, Vertebral Subluxation
Neuropathophysiology refers to pathophysiological conditions that affect the nervous system. A more recognizable term may be neuropathy. Neuropathy is not a single disease; rather, it is an umbrella term used to describe a host of disorders that affect various nerves in various ways, in various areas
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Myopathy
Category:
About Chiropractic Care, Vertebral Subluxation
Myopathy refers to a group of muscle diseases that are caused by muscular dysfunction that results in muscle weakness and waste. It is important to recognize that while some myopathic conditions can be caused by reduced nerve supply or excess nerve supply, the disorders do not stem from a neurological
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Histopathology
Category:
About Chiropractic Care, Vertebral Subluxation
Following a car accident, the bones of the spine may shift out of their original position or lose their normal motion, in what’s called vertebral subluxation complex. This condition is characterized by a set of signs and symptoms that affect the spinal column. Histopathology is one of its five major
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A Back Saver Wallet
Category:
Health & Wellness, Wellness Essentials, What You Wear
Most men carry a wallet in their back pockets and in many cases it can be over a half an inch thick. Sitting on a half inch wedge for hours at a time over a period of years is one of the most overlooked causes of spinal misalignments and spinal pain including back pain, neck pain and even headaches.
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