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Written by Dr. Edward Johns, DC, on what's actually going on with the conditions and treatments we see most at North River.
Why Does My Lower Back Hurt After Golf? Common Causes and How to Stay on the Course
Low back pain is one of the most common complaints among golfers, and the swing itself is a big part of why. Here's what research points to, from hip mobility to practice habits, plus simple changes that help and the signs that mean you should get it checked.
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Low Back Pain From Sitting All Day: Why Your Desk Job Hurts, and What Actually Helps
If your low back is stiff and sore by the end of a workday at a desk, you have plenty of company. Here is what the research actually says about sitting and back pain, how to set up your chair and screen, and why moving more often matters more than finding the perfect posture.
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Pinched Nerve in the Neck: What Arm Tingling and Numbness Can Mean
Tingling, numbness, or a burning pain running down one arm often starts in the neck, not the arm. Here's what a pinched nerve in the neck (cervical radiculopathy) is, what usually causes it, which signs need prompt care, and what the research says actually helps.
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Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy: Is It Safe, and Can It Help Back Pain?
Back and pelvic pain are some of the most common complaints in pregnancy. Here is what the research actually says about chiropractic care for pregnant women, how safe it appears to be, what a visit looks like, and when back pain means you should call your OB or midwife instead.
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Do You Need Chiropractic Visits Once You Feel Better? An Honest Look at Maintenance Care
Once the pain is gone, do you really need to keep coming in? Here's what maintenance chiropractic care is, what the research actually shows about it, and how to tell whether it makes sense for you.
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Does Chiropractic Help Scoliosis? An Honest Look for Parents and Adults
Scoliosis is a sideways curve of the spine, and it raises a lot of questions about what actually helps. Here's how a curve is found and measured, what the research says about chiropractic care, and where it fits alongside bracing and specialist care.
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Class IV Laser Therapy: What It Is, What It Feels Like, and Who It Helps
Class IV laser therapy uses focused light to support healing in sore, inflamed tissue. Here's how it works, what a session actually feels like, what the research does and doesn't show, and who it's a good fit for.
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What Happens During a Chiropractic Adjustment? The Popping Sound, the Techniques, and What You'll Feel
If you've never been adjusted before, it's normal to wonder what actually happens on the table, what that pop is, and whether it hurts. Here's a plain walkthrough of a chiropractic adjustment, from the first questions we ask to how you might feel the next day.
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Spinal Traction for Disc Pain and Sciatica: What It Actually Does
Spinal traction gets recommended for disc pain and sciatica all the time, but the research on it is more mixed than most clinics admit. Here's what traction actually does, what the studies say about standard traction versus the curve-focused CBP approach, and who it's a reasonable fit for.
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Bulging Disc or Herniated Disc? How to Tell the Difference, and What Helps
A bulging disc and a herniated disc aren't the same thing, even though the terms get mixed up constantly. Here's what each one actually means on an MRI report, why one tends to hurt more, and what the research says about getting better without surgery.
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