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Chiropractic and Stroke

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Chiropractic and Stroke Recently, there was an article showing a picture of a model who died under the headlines claiming she was “killed by a chiropractor” from a neck adjustment. Let’s dive a little more in depth into this claim since every couple of years it seems to show up in the news. Is it possible? There is no evidence of causation. Maybe there is a very weak association with chiropractic care and stroke but…

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…

What’s a Trigger Point? PART 2

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What’s a Trigger Point? PART 2 Trigger points are a VERY common but rarely recognized and often poorly managed cause of musculoskeletal pain. Unfortunately, many medical doctors and orthopedic surgeons do not know about Trigger Points. Trigger Points do not show up on X-rays, MRIs, Ultrasounds or other scans so it’s not uncommon for a patient to be told there is nothing wrong with them or that there is nothing that can be done to…

What’s a Trigger Point? PART 1

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What’s a Trigger Point? PART 1 We’ve talked a lot about chiropractic care, normal and abnormal spinal structure and how important it is to first find the primary cause of your secondary symptoms (back pain, neck pain, sciatica, headaches, etc).  More often than not, an abnormal shift in your spine is the primary factor. A spinal shift is responsible for many of the common secondary symptoms like back pain, neck pain, sciatica, disc problems etc. …

Hey Doc, I think my problem’s just “muscular”.

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Hey Doc, I Think My Problem’s Just “Muscular”. Post by Dr. Bret Wickstrom: This is one of the most common statements I hear. Sadly, muscular symptoms are more often a SECONDARY condition to the primary structural shift condition. That’s exactly why I focus on structural correction instead of muscular treatment. In RARE situations, muscular conditions can be the primary condition that is contributing to an abnormal structural shift.  Muscular dystrophy, which is a hereditary condition…

How Can I Reduce My Hunchback As A Fully Grown Adult?

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How Can I Reduce My Hunchback As A Fully Grown Adult? Answer by Dr. Bret Wickstrom: In order to safely and effectively reduce or correct a postural shift like a hyperkyphosis (hunchback), you must determine the primary condition that caused it.  In very rare situations it may require medical treatment or management if the severity of hyperkyphosis infringes on the patient’s breathing, heart function or there is a severe unrelenting pain. However, these situations are…

Is Chiropractic Therapy Only For Short Term Treatment?

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Is Chiropractic Therapy Only For Short Term Treatment? Answer by Chiropractor Bret Wickstrom: Chiropractic is NOT only for short-term treatment. Often more traditional chiropractors will choose to do short term or pain based care.  The most important thing for you to understand is that the goal of treatment will depend on the type of treatment the chiropractor uses. You received traditional, pain based care which is the most common type of chiropractic care. This type…

For Headaches Try Chiropractic

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For Headaches  Try Chiropractic   According to the American Chiropractic Association, fourteen percent of the patients who regularly visit chiropractors go for relief from headaches. This is probably due to the fact that while there are many medications traditional doctors might prescribe; chiropractors treat headaches by getting to the cause of the problem, which helps the body to correct it.   Chemical, physical, and emotional stressors don’t just trigger headaches, they can also disrupt the…
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