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November 30, 2016

Published by Mark Snow at November 30, 2016

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It’s beginning to look a lot like whiplash.

As we enter this winter season, we will no doubt see many car accidents. Many will be somewhat minor in terms of vehicle damage. Do not let the minimal vehicle damage fool you. In an accident, your body can experience tremendous “G” forces in a manner of a fraction of a second, and this can cause damage that if not immediately, will eventually be debilitating. Learn more about the hidden injuries sustained in car accidents. Call for a free brochure, 801-955-1555. Or you could just come in for a free consultation. Call today, and either way get the information that […]

November 29, 2016

Published by Mark Snow at November 29, 2016

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Is your chiropractor an expensive aspirin?

Most people seek chiropractic care when they have pain. Yes, I said “most”, because, believe it or not, there are people who see a chiropractor on a regular basis regardless of the presence or absence of pain. Pain is nothing more than a symptom, but we are programmed in our society to focus on the symptom. This is the medical model, and because insurance companies are owned and operated by medical doctors, it is the insurance model. If you do not have symptoms, you do not need care. If you do have symptoms, than care should be focused on getting rid […]

October 11, 2016

Published by Mark Snow at October 11, 2016

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Raise your hand if it hurts.

Studies show that passive joint mobilization (When another person causes your joints to move while you do nothing) is effective treatment for osteoarthritis in the hands. The study indicated that this type of treatment helped to reduce pain and improve function (mobility) of the hand. (Jorge H. Villafane, PT, MSc, PhD, Guillermo B. Silva, MSc, PhD, Alessandro Chiarotto, PT Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics Vol. 35 Number 9 Pages 735-742) If you are suffering from pain in your hands, call us at the Head, Neck and Back Pain Relief Center of West Valley, 801-955-1555. There is no reason that […]

August 18, 2016

Published by Mark Snow at August 18, 2016

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Colic and Chiropractic

A three week old baby boy was brought to my office because his poor mother was unable to put him down since he had been born. He was constipated, and would cry horribly unless she held him and bounced him gently up and down while she was pacing the floor. An examination of his spine revealed a few subluxations (misalignments). After a very gentle adjustment to his spine, they were sent home. Fifteen minutes later, this young mother called me and told me that on the way home he had pooped so much that it filled his pajamas to the […]

August 15, 2016

Published by Mark Snow at August 15, 2016

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When the crunch happens.

No matter how minor a car crash is, you should be checked by a certified automobile accident occupant injury specialist. You may have soft tissue injuries that, if not treated,could lead to debilitating pain and long term damage. Call us today for a free consultation at 801-955-1555. If you are injured, your insurance will cover your examining and treatment. So call now 801-955-1555 and tell us that you got crunched.