Does it Make a Difference Where an X-Ray is Taken?

Q:  Is there any significant difference between an X-ray taken at a chiropractic clinic and one taken in a hospital? A:  The answer is typically “yes.”  I say typically because the most common region of the body that is X-rayed…

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Arthritis and Back Pain

Q: Years ago I was in a car accident. My back and neck hurt at the time, but I didn’t seek any care because my pain was almost gone after a month or so. Now my doctor is telling me…

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Just Hanging Around, Upside Down!

Q:  You’ve mentioned inversion tables in a previous article. What are they, and how do they benefit people with back pain? A:  Simply put, an inversion table is a device that can be used at home to allow its user…

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The Scoop on Contour Pillows

Q:         Over the past few years I’ve seen a number of “contour” pillows for sale. What is the value of a contour pillow, and do you find them helpful? A:         A contour pillow (aka, cervical pillow) is intended…

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Signs of Scoliosis

Q: My daughter is 13 years old and has been diagnosed with scoliosis. She occasionally has back pain, but not always. How concerned should I be? A: Let me encourage you that scoliosis, to some degree, is common. Your daughter…

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Common Chiropractic Misconceptions

Q:  My doctor warned me not to see a chiropractor with my condition.  Should I be worried? A:  In my experience, the average patient who comes to the clinic in spite of the kind of warning you’ve described was warned…

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