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Herniated or Bulging Discs in Glen Carbon

Herniated or Bulging Discs in Glen Carbon

Herniated or Bulging Discs in Glen Carbon Intervertebral discs are the soft, spongy cushions between the vertebrae in your spine. They act as both a “spacer” so the nerves have room to exit between each vertebrae in your spine, and as a shock absorber. The outer layer is made of tough and strong cartilage but…

Chiropractic Care Help with Digestion in Glen Carbon

Chiropractic Care Help with Digestion in Glen Carbon

Chiropractic Care Can Help with Digestion Problems in Glen Carbon Modern medical research has demonstrated vital links between digestive health and the immune system in Glen Carbon, heart disease, diabetes, and other life-threatening conditions. It may seem strange that with all of our advanced medical technology that digestive problems, ranging from moderate to severe, seem…

Anxiety and Depression in Glen Carbon

Anxiety and Depression in Glen Carbon

Anxiety and Depression in Glen Carbon With over 40 million Americans suffering from anxiety and 15 million from depression, it is not surprising that everywhere you look there are advertisements suggesting anxiety or depression “may” be caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain and that medication can “correct” this biochemical imbalance. The experienced team…

Childhood Ear Infections in Glen Carbon

Childhood Ear Infections in Glen Carbon

Childhood Ear Infections in Glen Carbon One of the hardest things for a parent to go through is seeing their child in pain. A common cause of pain that typically results in a visit to the pediatrician’s office is an ear infection. Pain from an ear infection in Glen Carbon can be severe, causing children…

The Importance of High-Quality Imaging in Glen Carbon

The Importance of High-Quality Imaging in Glen Carbon

The Importance of High Quality Imaging in Glen Carbon At Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care, each person who walks through our door is unique with different experiences that have influenced their spinal health. Posture, injuries, and genetics all affect the joints and alignment of the spine. The biggest variable is that no one has a perfectly…

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Glen Carbon

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Glen Carbon

Carpal Tunnel in Glen Carbon Carpal Tunnel Surgery in Glen Carbon is the second most common surgery performed in the US according to the Bureau of Labor and the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA). Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) affects roughly 8 million people each year and is more common in women than…