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FDA: Use Caution – NSAIDS Can Cause Heart Attacks or Strokes

Posted in: Articles, Addressing Pain, Health & Wellness, Safety

The risk of heart attack and stroke with NSAID use was first reported in 2005. Since then, numerous studies have been conducted to determine the[...]

Playing is More Than Just Fun: Benefits of Proper Motion to Develop Healthy Minds and Bodies

Posted in: Articles, Children, Health & Wellness, Posture, Safety

Having fun with your child is important, but good play routines can last a lifetime. It is a parent’s responsibility to stimulate their child’s developing[...]

FDA Encourages MDs to Learn About Chiropractic & Acupuncture

Posted in: News, Articles, Addressing Pain, Health & Wellness, Safety

In an effort to combat the opioid epidemic, the medical community as a whole is reevaluating how medications are used and when other options may[...]

CDC says Just Say NO!

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In response to the opioid epidemic, the CDC has issued statements and guidelines to help educate doctors about the dangers of opioid use and abuse. [...]

Best Practices for Chiropractic Care for Older Adults Updated

Posted in: Back Pain, Articles, Addressing Pain, Research, Health & Wellness, Safety, Safety

Roughly 15% of chiropractic patients are 65 years old or older. Similar to other age groups, musculoskeletal complaints are most common. With longer life expectancy,[...]

Don’t Let Your Back Get Out of Whack when Attacking Weeds

Posted in: Articles, Addressing Pain, Posture, Safety, Seasonal

by American Chiropractic Association ARLINGTON, VA – The state-of-the-art equipment available today for lawn and leaf management can help turn the average homeowner into a lawn[...]

Overdose Patients Continue to be Prescribed Opioids

Posted in: Back Pain, Articles, Addressing Pain, Research, Safety, Safety

As the opioid epidemic continues, the number of casualties continue to rise. The CDC reported that the rate of deaths from opioid overdose (including prescription[...]

Military Benefit from Combination of Chiropractic Care and Standard Medical Care

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Statistically, most people experience back pain at some point of life. Many seek relief from their medical doctor, often receiving medications, such as opioids, or[...]

Prescription, Over-the-Counter Medication and Dietary Supplements Don’t Always Get Along

Posted in: Back Pain, Articles, Addressing Pain, Research, Nutrition, Safety, Safety

Many medications that once required a prescription are now available over the counter (OTC). There is a common thought process “if it’s OTC, it’s safe”. [...]

Chiropractic . . . Good for Mom and Baby!

Posted in: Articles, Children, Health & Wellness, Safety, Other Information

Chiropractic is widely known to be an effective treatment for general back pain, but did you know it is also beneficial for pregnant women? The[...]