Slipped Disc, Herniation, and Back Pain the Chiropractic Approach

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A "slipped disc", often synonymous with a low back (lumbar) injury, is a misnomer because discs do not actually slip; they herniate or bulge out from between the bones.  A herniation happens when a fragment of the center part (nucleus) of the disc is displaced and pushes through a tear in the outer layer (annulus) of ...

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Women who suffer from premenstrual syndrome (PMS) shortly before their periods tend to experience some or even all of the following: mood swings, distended abdomen, headaches, back pain, food cravings, fatigue, irritability and depression.  The severity of these symptoms varies greatly, from mildly inconvenienced to grab-an-AK-47, and they may last anything from a couple of days ...

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Participation in sports or exercise is an important step in maintaining your health.  Exercise strengthens your heart, bones, and joints and reduces stress, among many other benefits.  Unfortunately, injuries during participation in sports are all too common.  Often, these injuries occur in someone who is just taking up sports as a form of activity, doesn't use proper safety ...

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A healthy spine is an often overlooked and essential part of a healthy lifestyle.  People who suffer from back pain, particularly if it is long-term, are generally less healthy than those who do not.  In fact, back pain costs are staggering not only financially, but also in terms of lost time from work and because of psychosocial ...

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The word fibromyalgia is derived from three words: fibro, which is Latin for fibrous tissue; myo, which is Greek for muscle; and algia, also Greek and meaning pain.  It is a chronic syndrome which covers symptoms including muscle pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points, and it affects 3 to 6 million people in the United ...

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