A Unique, Multidisciplinary Approach to Pain Management
For chiropractors, we have to look at a patients complete anatomy even someones knee to really get down to the cause of your pain. The skeletal structure of the knee is formed from three different bones – the femur (thigh bone), tibia (shin bone) and patella (knee cap). The lower end of the femur connects with the tibia and patella at the knee. Here, the femur expands into two protuberances known ...
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Most everyone has experienced an injury of some sort that requires extra care in order to relieve pain, reduce inflammation and speed healing. Usually either ice or heat is recommended to help achieve these goals, but how do you know which to choose? Both heat and cold can be beneficial in certain circumstances, but each can also cause more harm than good if applied at the wrong time. Following ar...
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Just about everybody is pressed for time these days, and even the most health-conscious of us may be tempted to skip breakfast in order to eke out a few more minutes in our day. However, though it may sound like a cliché, breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. Numerous studies have confirmed that breakfast is the most important meal of the day in terms of maintaining energy and br...
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Almost all conventionally raised cattle in the U.S. and Canada are given hormones, in the form of anabolic steroids, in order to encourage faster growth, a practice that has been going on since 1956. This practice is used by the beef and dairy industry in order to increase profits. On average, for beef it adds about 40 to 50 extra pounds to the weight of a steer at the time of slaughter, for a gre...
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Whether genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are of benefit to humanity or dangerous to our health is something that is becoming an increasingly important issue. The reason there is no definitive answer is that there are still relatively few human studies on how they impact our health in the long term, despite a growing number of animal studies that reveal serious health problems arising from the...
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The worst thing you can do is ignore your back pain. Chicago Chiropractic knows your back pain will only worsen over time. Acute or sudden onset back pain can be due to a number of causes. It’s easier than one thinks to sprain or strain the tendons, muscles and ligaments that support the spine, especially if we are out of shape. While sports injuries are common, sudden onset back pain may also be ...
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Chicago Chiropractic has moved up to the 4th floor! Dr. Michael Kauf with Chicago Chiropractic has upgraded to a newly renonvated suit in the same 1 East Delaware Pl. Suite 401, Chicago, IL 60611. We are just one floor above the old unit! Chicago Chiropractic is open for business and ready to serve all your chiropractic needs in Chicago where we also take same day appointments. Are you experien...
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Are you able to sleep through the night without waking to a throbing pain? How about now? Any back aches and pains? If you are currently suffering from back pain, or have experienced it before, you're not alone. It may be time to consider a chiropractic exam from Chicago Chiropractic. [caption id="attachment_805" align="aligncenter" width="262" caption="Imagine Your Back Pain Treated by Chicago...
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[caption id="attachment_777" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Do you compare the claims of the front of the box to the Nutrition Label?"][/caption] Do you ever find yourself in the supermarket, confused when trying to decide which are actually the healthy foods and which only claim to be? Chicago Chiropractic's staff does! Being a fan of blueberries, the other day I found myself perusing ...
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[caption id="attachment_829" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Welcome to Chicago Chiropractic!"][/caption] Dr. Michael Kauf is the owner and head Chiropractor at Chicago Chiropractic. Dr. Kauf treats all aches and pains, getting to the root of your discomfort as he is certified in various skills including Spinal Decompression Therapy. The Chiropractic Office is Located i...
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