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Back Pain Statistics by the Numbers

Petrak Family Chiropractic Center

Our friendly and knowledgeable chiropractors at Petrak Family Chiropractic define back pain as pain that occurs anywhere along the four regions of your spine, which run from the base of your skull to your tailbone. Regular exercise helps to strengthen the core muscles that support the spine.

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What To Do When You Slip and Fall on Ice

Petrak Family Chiropractic Center

Here’s how chiropractic care can help: Addressing Subluxations Subluxations, or misalignments of the vertebrae, can occur when you fall. Chiropractic adjustments, combined with recommended exercises, can help restore mobility in affected areas.

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Nutrition and Spinal Health: The Vital Connection

Watkins Family Chiropractic

Maintaining spinal health is crucial for overall well-being, and while we often think about visiting your favorite chiropractor (which you can do so here ), exercise and proper posture, what we eat and drink plays an equally significant role in keeping your spine in tip top shape.

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Chiropractic Care for Headaches

Watkins Family Chiropractic

While over-the-counter medications may offer temporary relief, chiropractic care presents a natural and holistic approach to managing and preventing headaches. When the vertebrae in your spine are out of alignment, it can irritate nerves and create tension in the muscles surrounding the spine and neck, leading to headaches.

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What Conditions Do Chiropractors Treat? 10 Unexpected Benefits of Chiropractic

Petrak Family Chiropractic Center

However, chiropractic care offers a wide range of benefits that extend beyond just spinal issues. The body is a complex and interconnected system, and chiropractic treatments, which focus on relieving stress on the central nervous system and vertebrae, can address various health concerns. Let’s get cracking!

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Benefits of Chiropractic for Headaches & Migraines

Petrak Family Chiropractic Center

​Headaches and migraines can stem from various factors, including a sedentary lifestyle, stress, lack of exercise, vitamin deficiencies, inadequate support from vertebrae, and muscle tension in the neck. These exercises help strengthen muscles, improve posture, and maintain the benefits achieved through chiropractic care.

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How to Keep Your Spine Healthy: Simple Steps for Improved Spinal Health

Petrak Family Chiropractic Center

The discs between the vertebrae can lose hydration and elasticity, known as disc degeneration, which can reduce their ability to cushion the vertebrae and absorb shock. Engage in Regular Light Exercise Contrary to popular belief, you don't need intense, heavy workouts to benefit your spine.

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