A Unique, Multidisciplinary Approach to Pain Management
No need to be stuck in the gym all winter long! Exercising out in the fresh winter air can be healthy and invigorating. The American Council on Exercise encourages people to get outside to exercise even when the weather is cold, as long as they take proper precautions to avoid hypothermia. Those who have asthma or heart problems may wish to check with their doctor before beginning a cold-weather e...
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Whether you are an athlete training for competition or someone who visits the gym regularly just to keep fit, protecting your back and spine from injuries during workouts is important. A large-scale University of Arkansas study found that after injuries to the hand, injuries to areas ranging from the neck to the lower back were the most common type of gym-related injuries. Back injuries at the gy...
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If you are like most people, working out just for the sake of working out does not really appeal (although there are many dedicated gym buffs who couldn't live without their daily workouts!). We all know that it's important to exercise regularly if we want to live a long and healthy life. However, if you find the idea of trotting along on a treadmill for 15 minutes and then spending half an hour o...
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Exercise in the Workplace: What Japanese Companies Can Teach Us It is difficult to imagine-given the media-saturated world we live in-that there are many people out there who have not picked up on the idea that exercise is good for you. We all know that we should exercise more regularly, and most of us are aware of the benefits this would have for our health and happiness. But how do we "fit" exe...
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[caption id="attachment_191" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Contact Chicago Chiropractic if the seasonal allergies are affecting you!"][/caption] When most of us sneeze, it is not common to consider calling your chiropractor! But did you know that a chiropractor is a great resource to assist with allergies? Most people only associate chiropractors with back and neck issues, but they can ...
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[caption id="attachment_194" align="alignright" width="203" caption="Visit Chicago Chiropractic if you are an athlete with back pain"][/caption] How many of you recently ran in the Chicago marathon? Chicago Chiropractic saw a number of patients experiencing back pain while training. This may be good information for you to know if you are an avid runner! Over recent years the amount of back injuri...
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We are sure you are familiar with "triathlons"... you know, the competitive athletic event where a person runs, cycles andswims. Triathlons put an intense strain on your body, which challenges you from a mental and physical point. The extreme training you endure while [caption id="attachment_198" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Visit Chicago Chiropractic if you are experiencing injuries f...
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[caption id="attachment_220" align="alignright" width="235" caption="Visit Chicago Chiropractic for Back Pain"][/caption] Many do not understand the benefits and risks to the various options associated with back or neck pain. Most people seeking medical care for back and neck pain recognize that they might have treatment options (often including chiropractic care and surgery) but are unsure of wh...
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How many times a day do you say or type “google” in search of an answer? Well, now Google has the answer to even your “X-Ray”ed questions with Google Body Browser! Google Body Browser gives you a tour through the human body, and get this- you are in control to zoom, rotate, isolate certain organ systems, isolate individual organs, and explore. The images aren’t the only fascinating tool, go...
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[caption id="attachment_231" align="alignright" width="210" caption="Visit Chicago Chiropractic for any of your running related injuries"][/caption] Have you ever run barefoot? Maybe it feels good or maybe you think it is bad on your feet, legs and back? Well some recent research that Chicago Chiropractic found is that the most recent innovation in athletic shoes (at least among a small but growi...
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