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

Petrak Family Chiropractic Center

Physical Strain and Overuse Repetitive activities or overexertion can lead to muscle strains or ligament sprains, which are common causes of lower back pain. 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.

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How Do Chiropractic Adjustments Work?

Oviedo Chiropractic

Muscles, ligaments, and other soft tissue are designed to hold your vertebrae and other joints in place, and the discs between your joints are flexible and spongy. As such, the goal of a chiropractic adjustment is to address the underlying cause of your pain, rather than the pain itself. What Causes Misalignment?

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Chiropractor Care: What You Need to Know About Spinal Adjustments

Fisher Chiropractic

If you are diagnosed with a herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, or scoliosis, seeing a chiropractor helps to improve your symptoms. The spine is made up of several bones, called vertebrae, that are stacked on top of each other. These bones are held together by ligaments and muscles, and they protect the spinal cord.