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March 16, 2017

Published by Mark Snow at March 16, 2017

This headache is a real pain in the neck!

Most headaches can be linked to a problem in the spine, and very often, not always, that problem is in the neck. It is amazing to me how often people will suffer with chronic headaches (even migraines) and continue to take pills to “manage” the pain without having their spine checked to see if there is a structural component to their headaches. Don’t trust your family physician to tell you if there is a problem in the spine. See a chiropractic physician, who is a spine specialist, to know if correcting the spine will get rid of the headaches, and […]

January 28, 2016

Published by Mark Snow at January 28, 2016

1 in 5 Americans Experience Chronic Pain.

A new survey involving roughly 35,000 households in the United States reveals that nearly 20% of Americans suffer with chronic pain. Among individuals with chronic pain, more than two-thirds have constant pain, while more than 50% say their pain can be unbearable and excruciating at times. Medications only relieve about a third or less of the chronic pain and can be completely ineffective in treating some types of chronic pain. The author suggests a variety of potential interventions, including physical and occupational therapy, exercise, dietary changes, weight loss, massage and psychotherapy, acupuncture, yoga, and chiropractic services to help patients manage […]

August 31, 2015

Published by Mark Snow at August 31, 2015

The rule of thumb for a car crash:

The vehicle with the most lug nuts wins. Although nobody actually wins. Regardless of what vehicle you are in, if you have been in a crash you need to be checked by a certified professional.