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Does a Goose Get Headaches?

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Does a Goose Get Headaches? I have no idea, but odds are if you have a “goose neck” you are much more likely to have headaches or migraines. We can all pretty much agree that the anatomy of a goose is significantly different than that of a human. Particularly the neck of a human, unlike a goose, was designed to have a “C” shaped curve. This is why if someone describes you as having a…

Why Do So Many Chiropractors Treat Car Accident Injuries?

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Why Do So Many Chiropractors Treat Car Accident Injuries? The simple answer, because no one else knows how. Medical doctors are the bee’s knees when it comes to life-threatening situations like severe head trauma, lacerations (deep cuts), broken bones, etc. However, when it comes down to acute or chronic musculoskeletal aches and pains like headaches, migraines, neck pain back pain, low back pain, sciatica, disc bulge, etc. your only real choice is a chiropractor.  More…

A Bit of History on Scoliosis

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  Scoliosis History The earliest known diagnosed case of scoliosis is visible in the mummy of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamen.  Hippocrates labeled scoliosis around 400 BC, using the Homeric word okoniow, meaning “to bend or to twist.”  Later this term was changed to the Greek skoliosis, meaning crooked; either Hippocrates or Galen of Pergamon (130-200 AD) was credited with the creation of this new term.  The earliest known forms of treatment involved traction, spinal manipulation,…

But Don’t I Need Iodized Salt?

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But Don’t I Need Iodized Salt? Iodine Iodine is an important nutrient to the human body.  It is naturally present in sea water, sea vegetables, and sea salt.  It is important for energy production, mental development, production of thyroid hormones and for a strong lymph system. Although small amounts of iodine are found in the blood, nerves, and other organs, most of the body’s iodine is present in the thyroid, ovaries, and uterus. Women require…

Minor Car Damage ≠ Minor Pain and Symptoms

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Minor Car Damage ≠ Minor Pain and Symptoms Auto Accidents Having only a small amount of damage to your car in an auto accident does not mean that YOU will have only minor injuries or pain.  This is by far one of the most destructive myths related to auto accident injuries and whiplash.  This myth unnecessarily affects millions for years in the form of chronic pain and suffering from headaches, migraines, neck pain, back pain,…

Scoliosis is a Dysfunction

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Dear Scoliosis Patients Scoliosis is a Dysfunction Scoliosis is a dysfunction of the neuro-muscular skeletal system.  The Medical “Gold Standard” of treatment which, is bracing and surgery, has few positive results or long-term solutions.  As Spinal Experts, Chiropractors and the Chiropractic profession should take the lead in the correction and stabilization of the Scoliotic patient. Contrary to medical misinformation, scoliosis correction is not age dependent and does not stop at osseous maturity.  The age of…

Dr. Royal Lee, Master of the Nutrition Universe

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Dr. Royal Lee, Master of the Nutrition Universe Food has the power! Sadly, very few people have heard of the genius of Dr. Royal Lee and are not even familiar with the legacy he gave the world via Standard Process whole food supplements. To be succinct, Dr. Royal Lee was to nutrition what Nikola Tesla was to electricity. Every day new research confirms Dr. Lee’s assertion that a lack of vitamins and minerals from whole foods leads…

Does the Mirror Lie?

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Does The Mirror Lie? Some of the most challenging patients are athletes. Many base their health directly on their performance. “I can outrun you, I have less body fat than you and look better at the beach, therefore, I am healthier than you.” This is a very erroneous supposition. Exercise and proper nutrition are certainly a large part of the pie that makes up your health. However, relying solely on these two with such religious fervor is like…
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Whiplash Chiropractor

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The first thing that you need to know is what is whiplash. Whiplash is just a description for a specific type of injury that is common in auto accidents. A whiplash induced injury is caused by a quick acceleration and then deceleration of the cervical spine. That fast motion can cause a lot of damage to the muscles, tendons, and ligaments and often results in neck pain, back pain, headaches and many other symptoms. The…

Scoliosis X-Ray Films

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Scoliosis X-Ray Films The typical medical scoliosis x-ray film taken is a supine Anterior to Posterior which will exclude the cervical spine. This film is incorrect.  Spinal biomechanics dictate that when a spinal curve (cervical lordosis) is lost in one position, it will compensate and put that necessary curve in another dimension (Cobb angle).  The first task should be to evaluate the loss of cervical and lumbar lordosis on lateral x-ray films. The majority of…

Traditional Chiropractor vs. Corrective Chiropractor

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Traditional Chiropractor vs. Corrective Chiropractor There are a few main principles that you must address when looking to improve your health. First and foremost is to determine the cause of any specific secondary condition or symptom you are having. Because of the incredible complexity of the human body, this is often a very difficult or even impossible task. As a structurally focused chiropractor, my primary concern is the structure of a patient’s spine. Using structural…

What Do You Think About Yoga?

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What Do You Think About Yoga? Hey Doc, is Yoga okay during my treatment…  I am often asked what I think about Yoga, Pilates and other forms of exercise. I have nothing against Yoga, Pilates, or any other form of stretching or exercises (maybe arm wrestling where you only overdevelop one arm). The biggest concern is with your underlying structure and anything you do that either hurts or preferably assists – in the efforts to make structural…

How Can Chiropractors Detect Scoliosis Effectively??

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How Can Chiropractors Detect Scoliosis Effectively? First, it can be done through posture.  Ninety percent of Scoliosis patients present with a common posture. The middle back (dorsal) curve deviates to the right, and the curve in the low back (lumbo-dorsal) compensates to the left.  In this typical pattern, look for a right head tilt, right high shoulder, a tight right trapezius muscle, and right dorsal curvature.  This is an innate response to protect the heart. …

There is an alternative to braces and surgery: Chiropractic care and spinal rehab.

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There is an alternative to braces and surgery: Chiropractic care and spinal rehab. A reader requested that I inform everyone why I believe it’s important to be able to find scoliosis on one’s self or a loved one. The quick explanation is that early prevention is easier and more effective than fixing something that may be too late (even though it’s very rare to not make a difference in scoliosis it’s not as time-consuming when…

How to Spot Scoliosis a Quick Reference

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How to Spot Scoliosis a Quick Reference How Do You Spot Scoliosis? It’s a good idea to know how to spot scoliosis. Early detection can make a very big difference in you or a loved one’s life. There are other options besides just surgery, especially when the scoliosis is not life threatening to the child. There can be many years of growth left for many children when parents are presented with surgery for their child.…
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