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  • Acupuncture - Chiropractic Treatment
    Acupuncture is an ancient treatment art that originated in China over 5000 years ago.  Today’s professional acupuncture methods are grounded in science and used as treatments for a wide variety of conditions.  Acupuncture involves the insertion of very fine needles ... Read More
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  • Aquatic Therapy
    Orthopaedic conditions, medical conditions, and neurological disorders may reduce your ability to bear weight on your legs, tolerate the impact exercise on land, or move against the forces of gravity.  Aquatic therapy is a rehabilitation option that allows people to ... Read More
    Introduction
  • Arthritis
    Arthritis is a common disease that causes joint pain, stiffness, immobility, and swelling.  Arthritis is actually a term for a group of over 100 diseases that affect the muscle and skeletal system, particularly the joints.  Arthritis alters the cartilage in ... Read More
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  • Balanced Diet and Nutrition
    The food that you eat can directly affect your health.  As Americans are facing higher rates of obesity, diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease, it is more important than ever to make sure that you and your family are eating a ... Read More
    Introduction
  • Bioidentical Hormones
    Bioidentical hormones are an alternative treatment option for hormone imbalance.  Hormone imbalances are common, especially during midlife transition.  Hormones occur naturally in the body and regulate a variety of functions.  Traditional synthetic hormone replacement (HRT) has been associated with unwanted ... Read More
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  • Bone Mineral Density Testing
    Bone Mineral Density Testing (BMD) is an evaluation used to help diagnose osteoporosis, a progressive disease that causes bone loss, and increases bone fracture risk.  Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) is a type of bone density testing.  BMD testing is generally recommended ... Read More
    Introduction
  • Cluster Headache
    Cluster headaches are named so because they occur in predictable patterns, often as regular as clockwork.  They are one of the most painful types of headaches.  Fortunately, treatments and medication can help reduce symptoms and the number of headache episodes. ... Read More
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  • Colonoscopy
    A colonoscopy is a procedure that uses a scope to view the inside lining of the entire colon.  A scope is a long thin tube with a light and a viewing instrument that sends images to a monitor.  The scope ... Read More
    IntroductionAnatomy
  • Epidural Injections - Low Back (Lumbar)
    Epidural injections are a non-surgical treatment option for low back (lumbar) pain and pain radiating into the legs.  The procedure involves delivering pain relieving medications directly to or near the source of the pain in the spine during a short ... Read More
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  • Erectile Dysfunction
    Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is the inability to maintain an erection long enough to have sexual intercourse.  It is normal for men to have trouble maintaining an erection from time to time.  However, if it occurs more than 25% of the time, it may be time ... Read More
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  • Exercise Therapy - Pain Management
    Exercise therapy focuses on helping the body function at a higher level of efficiency.  Exercise is important for helping all body systems function optimally while preventing injury, pain, and deterioration.  Exercise therapy may help improve flexibility, strength, endurance, and posture.  ... Read More
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  • Gout
    Gout is a disorder that can cause sudden joint pain.  It occurs most commonly in the big toe, although it may affect other joints.  The buildup of uric acid, a substance found naturally in the body and in certain foods, ... Read More
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  • Hair Loss
    Hair loss, also referred to as alopecia or balding, is a very common condition.  Balding is very common in men, although both men and women tend to lose hair thickness as they age.  In most cases, hair loss is inherited ... Read More
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  • Headaches - Chiropractic Treatment
    Headaches are a very common condition.  Headaches can cause pain in the head, face, and neck.  There are several different types and causes of headaches.  Traditionally, medication has been used to treat headaches.  Recent studies indicate that long-term chiropractic treatment ... Read More
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  • Heart Disease
    Heart disease, also called cardiovascular disease, is a common problem in the United States.  It occurs when the heart and blood vessels do not function properly.  The most common cause is narrowing or blockage of the arteries that supply blood ... Read More
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  • High Blood Pressure - Hypertension (HTN)
    High blood pressure, or hypertension (HTN), is a common condition in the United States.  High blood pressure is termed a “silent killer” because it usually does not have symptoms but can cause significant cardiovascular and organ damage.  The only way to know ... Read More
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  • High Cholesterol - Dyslipidemia
    High cholesterol occurs when there is too much or an unhealthy balance of cholesterol in the blood.  Your body needs some cholesterol for healthy functioning but too much is dangerous to your health.  High cholesterol has no symptoms.  The only ... Read More
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  • Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Laser Vein Removal
    With increasing age, the majority of women and large numbers of men experience unsightly varicose and spider veins in their legs.  These vascular lesions may appear for many reasons including increasing age, heredity, hormone changes, and obesity.  In the past, ... Read More
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  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a very common gastrointestinal (GI) disorder. It is also referred to as nervous indigestion, spastic colon, and functional bowel disease. IBS is defined by the symptoms of abdominal pain and diarrhea or constipation for a prolonged ... Read More
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  • Massage Therapy
    Good circulation is an important element of whole body health.  Massage therapy can help stimulate and improve circulation to remove the collections of waste products in lymph that cause discomfort.  It can help to relieve pain and stiffness and improve ... Read More
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  • Menopause
    Menopause is a normal and natural part of a woman’s aging process.  Menopause, commonly called “the change of life”, occurs around the age of 50.  During this time, hormones change and menstruation (“getting periods”) stops.  Common symptoms include hot flashes, ... Read More
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  • Mesotherapy
    Mesotherapy is an alternative medicine technique intended to improve the appearance of cellulite or localized collections of fat.  Aging and weight gain can cause cellulite/fat deposits in the thighs, buttocks, arms, and abdomen.  Mesotherapy involves injecting physician-created formulas into affected ... Read More
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  • Metabolic Syndrome
    Metabolic syndrome is a term used to describe the combined effects of several conditions that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.  The conditions include high blood pressure, resistance to insulin, abnormal cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and obesity ... Read More
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  • Microdermabrasion
    Microdermabrasion is a nonsurgical cosmetic procedure used to improve the appearance of facial skin.  Very superficial skin conditions, such as fine wrinkles, dull skin, age spots, and acne, may be minimized with microdermabrasion.  The procedure uses the gentle abrasive action ... Read More
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  • Migraine Headache
    Migraine headache pain can be severe and accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to odors, light and sound.  If untreated, migraine symptoms can be so severe that people need to lie down for a few hours or days.  Although there ... Read More
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  • Neck Pain
    The neck is a very vulnerable part of the spine.  It is susceptible to injury.  Muscle, ligament, nerve, and spine injuries are common causes of neck pain.  Poor posture and “wear and tear” can also cause neck pain.  Degenerative diseases, ... Read More
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  • Obesity & Sleep: Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS)
    People with significant obesity are at risk for developing obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS).  OHS results when the body does not receive enough oxygen and does not eliminate enough carbon dioxide while breathing during sleep.  OHS can cause extreme daytime sleepiness ... Read More
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  • Occupational Therapy: An Overview
    An injury, disease, or traumatic event may change the way your body functions and the way that you perceive your environment.  A single problem or combination of conditions may change the way that you think, act, feel, see, or move ... Read More
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  • Osteoporosis
    Osteoporosis is the most common bone disease.  It causes progressive bone loss and increases the risk of fractures.  Osteoporosis is more common in women than men, and the incidence increases with age.  Bone loss from osteoporosis can lead to fractures ... Read More
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  • Pain Management - An Overview
    Pain management for orthopedic conditions consists of a variety of treatments aimed at reducing pain.  There are many types and causes of orthopedic pain.  Orthopedic pain is commonly caused by injury and aging.  Back pain may result from irritated or ... Read More
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  • Physical Therapy: An Overview
    An injury, illness, chemotherapy, bed rest, inactivity, or disease may change the amount of control that you have over moving your body.  Alterations in your health status may result in poor endurance, decreased muscle movement, paralysis, and loss of balance, ... Read More
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  • Preparing for Surgery
    Surgery can be an overwhelming experience.  It is important to go into your surgery feeling secure and confident.  This guide will help you to understand what to expect.   Understand the procedure Talk to your doctor.  Learn what to expect before, during ... Read More
    Introduction
  • Progressive Strengthening
    Progressive strengthening exercises are used in rehabilitation to increase muscle strength, tone, size, and function.  Progressive strengthening is also referred to as “progressive resistance,” “exercise progression,” and the “overload principle.”  Injury, disease, and neurological disorders, such as stroke or traumatic ... Read More
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  • Progressive Strengthening Exercises
    Progressive strengthening exercises are used in rehabilitation to increase muscle strength, tone, size, and function.  Progressive strengthening is also referred to as “progressive resistance,” “exercise progression,” and the “overload principle.”  Injury, disease, and neurological disorders, such as stroke or traumatic ... Read More
    IntroductionTreatment
  • Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins & Spider Veins
    Sclerotherapy is a treatment for small varicose or spider veins.  Sclerotherapy involves the tiny injections of a medication into affected veins.  The solution used causes the veins to shrink and eventually dissolve.  Sclerotherapy may improve the appearance of veins and ... Read More
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  • Sleep Apnea
    Sleep apnea is a common and under-diagnosed sleep disorder.  It causes repeated episodes of stopped breathing (apneic episodes) and startling or gasping for air during sleep.  People with sleep apnea frequently do not realize that they have it.  The consequences ... Read More
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  • Tension Headache
    Tension headaches are the most common type of primary headache, meaning that they are not caused by an underlying medical disorder.  Most people will experience a tension headache in their lifetime.  They occur most frequently between the ages of 20 ... Read More
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  • The Digestive System/How it works
    Whenever you eat and drink, food travels through your digestive system for processing.  Your body absorbs nutrients and removes waste products via your digestive system.  As water is absorbed from your digestive system, the waste products become more solid and ... Read More
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  • The Heart: How it Works
    The Heart:  How it Works   The heart is the core of the cardiovascular system.  Your cardiovascular system consists of your heart and the blood vessels that carry blood throughout your body.  Your heart is located to the left of the middle ... Read More
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  • Virtual Colonoscopy
    A virtual colonoscopy is a procedure that uses medical imaging and computers to create a three-dimensional picture of the colon and rectum.  The test is most frequently used to diagnose pre-cancerous polyps and colorectal cancer.  It is a relatively quick ... Read More
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  • Weight Management
    Weighing too much or too little can be a problem.  In the United States, weighing too much is the more common situation.  It can be unhealthy to be underweight or overweight.  Of growing concern, many Americans are becoming obese, which ... Read More
    Introduction
  • Whiplash
    Whiplash occurs when the head moves suddenly from severe impact, such as during a car crash.  Whiplash can cause neck pain, upper back pain, shoulder pain, tight muscles, and burning or tingling sensations in your neck or upper back.  Most ... Read More
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  • Whiplash - Chiropractic Treatment
    Neck and upper back pain may occur immediately or in a somewhat delayed fashion after an auto crash.  If you have neck pain, upper back pain, shoulder pain, tight muscles, and burning or tingling sensations in your neck or upper ... Read More
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