A Unique, Multidisciplinary Approach to Pain Management
The boomerang-shaped sacroiliac joints are found just below the waist on either side of the spine. These joints connect the two pelvic (iliac) bones, and are surrounded by a complex set of ligaments that allow them to move freely, and which support the joints themselves. The purpose of these joints is to transmit forces from the upper body to the lower legs. The sacroiliac joints can become spra...
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The wrist is the name usually given to the eight carpal bones (the lunate, scaphoid, triquetrum, pisiform, trapezium, capitate, hamate and trapezoid carpals) that form the part of the hand closest to the forearm, and the joints that they form with each other and the bones of the forearm and hand. At Chicago Chiropractic we often see patients who have carpal tunnel syndrome or other symptoms where...
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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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The human arm, from shoulder to wrist, consists of three long bones. CHICAGO CHIROPRACTIC expertly cares for all of your muscles and bones. The elbow is a hinge joint located where the humerus meets the ulna and radius and allows for flexion and extension movement between the upper and lower arm. This permits actions such as bringing the hand to the mouth when eating, lifting objects and scratchin...
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Though damage to your car may be the first thing you think of after an auto accident, the damage to your body may be far worse. Don't suffer from pain due to a car accident. Visit Chicago Chiropractic to relieve your discomfort today!People are often surprised to find themselves suffering from pain days, weeks or even months after having had a minor auto accident such as a small rear-end collisio...
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While women have worn high heels for decades in an effort to look sexy, it is increasingly having a bad effect on their back, not to mention their knees and feet. Those pricey Manolo Blahniks may look great, but is the price your back pays really worth it? When you wear high heels, they throw off your center of gravity, causing your pelvis to tip forward and forcing the muscles in your hips, th...
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Folate, also know as vitamin B9 and B12, is derived from the food you enjoy. It is also a critical, but undervalued health advocate to your basic lively hood. Folate is crucial to proper cell growth. DNA and RNA, the building blocks of all our cells, rely on folate to develop properly, and it has been found to help prevent the changes in DNA that can lead to the development of cancerous...
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How Many Adjustments Will I Need? The short answer to this question is, "It depends." For example, the number of recommended adjustments may depend on why you sought chiropractic carein the first place. Were you concerned with pain, or recovery from an injury, or did you seek care to promote your overall health and wellness? The national average when dealing with pain and injury is 20 to 22 adjus...
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[caption id="attachment_360" align="alignright" width="258" caption="If your baby suffers from colic, try chiropractic care as a solution!"][/caption] At Chicago Chiropractic we see a lot of parents and children in our office. How many of you can say you have experienced having or knowing a colicky baby? Colic is a bit of a mystery to both parents and scientists and sometimes to me, a chi...
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[caption id="attachment_329" align="alignleft" width="257" caption="How many cups do you drink a day?"][/caption] We seem to hear different things from the medical community every few years about either the positive or negative effect that coffee has on our health. As a chiropractor in Chicago, we need to take all of your health and eating habits into consideration to provide the best chiropracti...
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