A Unique, Multidisciplinary Approach to Pain Management
Are you experiencing Sciatica? Often misunderstood to be a diagnosis, sciatica is actually the term for a collection of symptoms, the most pronounced of which is low back pain combined with pain that extends through the buttocks and down one leg. It is one of the most common forms of low back pain and, as such, is regularly treated by chiropractors. Sciatica takes its name from the sciatic nerve...
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Commonly confused with sciatica, piriformis syndrome causes similar pain in the lower back and buttocks that often extends down the back of the leg and into the foot. It is caused when the piriformis muscle irritates the sciatic nerve. The piriformis muscle extends from the sacrum to the outer hip bone, and is located deep in the buttock, below the gluteus maximus muscle. When the muscle becomes s...
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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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Now summer and even fall seem as though they both quickly ended. The leaves are turning brown and falling and at this rate, snow could be upon us any day. Every year in Chicago, between the raking of leaves and the shoveling of snow it is easy to injure your back so Chicago Chiropractic has a few tips on how to prevent back pain and injury. Seasonal yard work and other outdoor maintenance activit...
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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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[caption id="attachment_235" align="alignright" width="296" caption="Visit Chicago Chiropractic for low back pain relief if you are pregnant"][/caption] If you are pregnant and suffering from low back pain, visiting a chiropractor will provide great relief for you. You might also wonder whether or not seeing a chiropractor is safe during your pregnancy and how much improvement to your low back ...
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