The answer is immediately following the accident, even if you don't have any pain. The reason for this is that many individuals do not display symptoms for days, weeks or even months after the incident. It is important to have a thorough evaluation by a qualified physician, either your family …
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What does this mean and should you be concerned? After 16 years of private practice and pediatric care, I have found that anytime a child complains about joint pain it should not be overlooked. I understand that some children are more sensitive and complain on a regular basis, but it …
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Pain can be debilitating, affecting not only how we feel, but our quality of life. For many it is about restoring their quality of life so that they can play with their children or grandchildren, walk around the block, ride a bike or simply enjoy a movie. Today, we have …
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What is your priority? Is it your health, wealth, family, career, or spiritual life? These are all important facets of your life, and together give you purpose and direction. Our lives are not simply one thing, but when one thing is out of balance, it can cause turmoil in the …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
When choosing a new health care provider, it can be overwhelming. We often ask friends or family members for a referral but sometimes they simply don't have an answer. When navigating this road alone, here are some basic tips on important things to look for when searching for a qualified …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
I am passionate about personal health, and I believe your health is your most prized possession. It amazes me how many people pay little to no attention to their health.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
If you've been to a certain kind of chiropractor recently, you've perhaps seen patients entering and leaving carrying a small bag of foam blocks. These are used to perform Pettibon fulcrum exercises. Though not right for everyone, Pettibon fulcrum exercises, when performed consistently under the guidance of a skilled practitioner, …
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It's finally summer here in Coeur d'Alene, and people everywhere are pulling out the shorts and the sandals. A popular choice of footwear, for those young and old, seem to be flip-flops. Maybe that is why more people have been calling our clinic with complaints of lower back pain.
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Medicine and positive thinking were once thought to go together like brownies and onions. But recent findings have revealed that medicine and positive thinking may not be as incompatible after all. Indeed, they may actually be far more complementary than we could ever imagine.
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Have you ever considered changing your sleep habits to relieve lower back pain, neck pain or other general aches and pains? If not, it is time you did. Your sleep position and pillow choice could be the very culprit to your daily discomfort. If you follow these next 4 tips …
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Non-Surgical Spinal decompression is an effective alternative treatment to surgery or injections. It is utilized for conditions of the neck and low back, including chronic neck or low back pain, sciatica, spinal stenosis, and herniated, bulging or degenerated discs.
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Spring has arrived bringing with it a plethora of springtime sports activities. With 10 million sports injuries occurring each year, it's important that you learn how to protect you and your children.
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As the computer becomes more and more important in a child's daily life, it is critical that we observe the effect it can have on the adolescent body. Problems such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, chronic pain, bad posture, etc. are things that may be avoided by utilizing some simple strategies …
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
More than 45 million people suffer from headaches, and take numerous over the counter or prescriptive medications for temporary relief. Many of these headaches are not due to problems within the head, but rather involve issues with the cervical spine and the surrounding muscles.
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In today's technology-thirsty society, it's rare to not see someone with their head down texting on their cell phone or reading the latest status updates on Facebook.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO
In today's technology-thirsty society, it's rare to not see someone with their head down texting on their cell phone or reading the latest status updates on Facebook.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO
Non-Surgical Spinal decompression is an effective alternative treatment to surgery or injections. It is utilized for conditions of the neck and low back, including chronic neck or low back pain, sciatica, spinal stenosis, and herniated, bulging or degenerated discs.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
A person needs to consume half their body weight in ounces of water each day, and more if you are doing things that cause excess water loss like sweating.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO
The effects of posture on health are becoming more evident. "Spinal/Back pain, headaches, mood, blood pressure, pulse, and lung capacity are among the functions most easily influenced by posture. The corollary of these observations is that many symptoms, including pain, may be moderated or eliminated by improved posture."
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