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10 Benefits of Prenatal Chiropractic Care

Beecher Chiropractic

Back pain is often caused by the loosening of joints and ligaments in preparation for delivery. Routine adjustments throughout pregnancy can help to relieve pain or injury caused by spinal instability, or loosened ligaments and joints. Relief From Back Pain Back pain is one of the most common complaints among pregnant women.

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How To Minimize Your Low Back Pain During Pregnancy

Beecher Chiropractic

Toward the end of the pregnancy, the body releases a hormone, Relaxin, which helps the ligaments to loosen and allow the pelvis to open for delivery. The good news is that the literature supports the use of chiropractic care to help reduce these pains and discomforts without the need of drugs or bedrest.

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What Is Spinal Ligament Instability, and How Can I Get a Diagnosis?

Northgate Chiropractic Clinic

Spinal ligament instability is a condition that occurs when the ligaments that support the spine are damaged or weakened. At Northgate Chiropractic Clinic, we use. This can cause excessive spinal movement as well as pain, nerve irritation, and other symptoms.

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Pleasant Hills PA Chiropractic Clinic Discusses Herniated Discs

Barrett Whole Body Chiropractic

Pleasant Hills PA Chiropractic Clinic Discusses Herniated Discs Herniated disc. A disc can herniate through a tear in the supportive ligaments surrounding one of the discs. Slipped disc. Bulging disk. Pinched nerve. You may have heard all these terms to describe severe pain felt in the back.

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Does Dehydration Affect Your Spine?

Beecher Chiropractic

Water helps to hydrate discs located between your vertebrae in your spine and prevents your tendons, ligaments, and muscles from becoming stiff and tight. Dr. Ward Beecher practices at Beecher Chiropractic Clinic at 1001 Pineloch, Ste 700 Houston, TX 77062. Make sure to drink water, milk, or fruit juices before you feel thirsty.

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Understanding the Causes and Symptoms of Cervical Cranial Instability

Northgate Chiropractic Clinic

Cervical cranial instability is a medical condition that occurs when your neck is injured and your ligaments become loose, lax, or damaged. At Northgate Chiropractic Clinic, our chiropractor Dr. Buchanan is whiplash and brain injury traumatology certified. He has the.

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How To Improve Your Health And Fitness In 2024

Beecher Chiropractic

The more flexible you are, the less likely you are to sprain or strain a muscle or ligament. Like the adage “If you don’t use it, you lose it,” that is true of your muscle and ligament elasticity. Dr. Ward Beecher practices at Beecher Chiropractic Clinic at 1001 Pineloch, Ste 700 Houston, TX 77062.

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