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How Chiropractic Can Help Treat Asthma
Asthma, Shortness of Breath, Chest TightnessAccording to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), known as the national public health institute of the United States, “Asthma causes wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, and coughing at night or early in the morning".
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Chiropractic Care and Allergy Relief
Sneezing, Itchy Eyes, Cloudiness, Runny NoseItchy and watery eyes, sneezing, headaches and migraines, and the pressure that makes your head feel like it may just explode. Yes, we are talking about allergies. At this day and age, it is estimated that 10%-30% of the entire world are affected by allergies.
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Chiropractic Care and Herniated Discs
Disc Degeneration, Vertebrae Pressure, Pinching PainA spinal disc is made out of two main parts: The nucleus pulposus, which is the inner jelly- like layer located in the center of the disc, and the annulus fibrosus, which are the thick ligament-like outer most layers. These two parts help the spine with their movement, flexibility and also provide support throughout the entire vertebrae.
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Chiropractic Care Benefits for the Elderly
Holistic Medicine, Pain Relief, FlexibilityThere are many ways chiropractic care at Monterey Chiropractic Care can keep you healthier as you get older. Seniors who are experiencing pain or other problems due to the spine being misaligned benefit most from chiropractic care with Dr. Deborah Diaz, DC.
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Chiropractic Care for Sports Injuries
Structural Misalignment, Instability, Muscular ImbalancesThere are two different kinds of sports injuries: acute and chronic. Even acute injuries can be a result of repetitive wear and tear. Chronic injuries are easier to notice because they tend to be more severe and cause more pain.
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Frozen Shoulder Relief through Chiropractic Care
Shoulder Pain, Limited Range of Motion, StiffnessWhat is Frozen Shoulder? Adhesive Capsulitis, AKA “Frozen Shoulder" is a condition described as stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint. Some symptoms of Frozen Shoulder are gradual at first but then usually begin to get much worse within one to three years. The symptoms of Frozen Shoulder are most typically known to develop in three different stages:
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Myofascial Release and Fertility
Fascia Massage, Tension Release, FertilityMost women who are going through infertility problems have researched the countless alternative treatments for infertility. Most searches will encourage acupuncture, dietary changes or even different uses of herbs. Here is another one to look into: Myofascial Release.
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Sciatica 101
Sharp Pain, Tingling, NumbThe pain has been characterized by a combination of constant pain on one side of the buttock or leg, pain that increases while sitting down, leg pain described as burning, tingling or searing, weakness or numbness of the leg and foot, and a sharp pain that makes it hard to stand up, walk, or stand in one place for large amounts of time.
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Subluxations and Chiropractic
Subluxations, Chiropractic Adjustments, Pain ReliefWhat is a Subluxation? "A subluxation is a complex of functional and/or structural and/or pathological articular changes that compromise neural integrity and may influence organ system function and general health." Basically, Subluxations are when one or more of the bones of your spine move out of the correct position.
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Back Pain 101
Back Pain, Neck Pain, Stress, PostureAre you suffering from back pain? Chances are, you’re not alone. Most people will experience back pain in their lifetime. In fact, about 10% of American experience back pain at any given time. That’s 31 million people! Total, 80% of Americans experience back pain in their lifetime, adding up to 248 million people!
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