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The Chronic Pain Crisis Is The Opioid Crisis
The Chronic Pain Crisis Is The Opioid Crisis Bottom Line: What began as a chronic pain epidemic has evolved into our current opioid crisis. For decades, opioids were marketed as a “safer” alternative to treat chronic pain. However, as the number of people with chronic pain began to rise, so did the number of people…
Glen Carbon Athletes Improve with Chiropractic Care
Glen Carbon Athletes Improve with Chiropractic Care Athletes are always looking for an edge to take their performances to another level. No matter what sport you play, the competition is always getting bigger, faster and stronger which means you have to continually improve in order to keep up. Some athletes turn to dishonest methods like…
Benefits of Upper Cervical Care in Glen Carbon
Benefits of Upper Cervical Care in Glen Carbon It’s estimated that half of the world’s adult population struggles with headaches at least once a year. These headaches can cause pain and disability which can affect your quality of life. But… why live with daily headaches in Glen Carbon when you can ease them away? Headaches…
Vertigo and Disequilibrium in Glen Carbon
Vertigo and Disequilibrium in Glen Carbon Many people who suffer from dizziness, vertigo, and/or disequilibrium, have trouble determining the cause. While dizziness and vertigo in Glen Carbon are not actually diagnostic terms, many physicians will refer to these generalized symptoms since the underlying cause can be difficult to identify. In fact, there are approximately 50…
TMJ and Upper Cervical Care in Glen Carbon
TMJ and Upper Cervical Care in Glen Carbon As many as 10 million Americans suffer from TMJ disorders. It is the most common type of jaw and facial pain in Glen Carbon. This article will look at the causes, symptoms, and treatments of this prevalent source of pain and discomfort. What Is TMJ in Glen…
Avoid the Sitting Disease in Glen Carbon
Avoid the Sitting Disease in Glen Carbon Recent trends in medicine have shown that prolonged periods of sitting are correlated with higher risks for a variety of chronic health conditions in Glen Carbon. This article will take a look at some of that research, as well as offer some practical advice for how you can…