A Unique, Multidisciplinary Approach to Pain Management
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is classified as a psychiatric or neurological behavioral disorder. It is characterized by a significant inability to concentrate for more than a very short period of time and/or impulsive behavior and hyperactivity. The number of school-age children affected by ADHD is difficult to accurately assess, since diagnostic criteria vary. Furthermore, th...
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How Chiropractic Care Has Helped Me: Introducing Brigadier General Becky Halstead Retired Brigadier General Becky Halstead is no stranger to pain. She spent her entire adult life in the military, and was the first female graduate from West Point to become a general officer. She has seen battle all over the world, including in Iraq. But she has also fought her own personal battle-with fibromyalgia...
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In a recent Consumer Reports survey, 88% of more than 14,000 subscribers who had lower back pain indicated that it had recurred during the prior 12 months. While other academic studies suggest that recurrence may be somewhat less widespread-perhaps affecting between a third and half of all back pain sufferers-it's very clear that many people experience back pain as a recurring problem. Professor ...
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We are bombarded daily with all sorts of microbes that can cause illness. Interestingly, if we are exposed to a wide range of these microbes as children, studies have shown that we will have a lower risk of asthma and allergies as well as a stronger immune system. There are a number of factors that influence the health of our immune system, including diet, stress, exercise and aging. Following are...
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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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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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Are you concerned about your aging parents? There is a chance they may succumb to gravity at one point in the future. Find out what you can do to help from Dr. Kauf at CHICAGO CHIROPRACTIC, your favorite friendly Chicago chiropractor. Falling is never good at any age, but is a particularly hazardous event for the elderly, who are not able to reduce the impact of a fall as well as those ...
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Have you ever sat next to someone while they were smoking? The scent of the scent of the smoke seaping into your hair and clothes... Smoking and inhaling second hand smoke affects your health in many ways. Ciggarette smoke affects lung function and muscle ability as well as bone strength. One viewing of the television series "Mad Men" should be sufficient to point out how much society's attitu...
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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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