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Anterior Longitudinal Ligament Injury Explained
Is chronic neck pain preventing you from enjoying your daily life? Does your neck feel stiff and painful while working at a computer, driving, or playing with your children? Have you been told that your imaging is fine, that you just have a whiplash injury, but you know something still…
How To Release A Pinched Nerve In The Shoulder
A pinched nerve in the shoulder occurs when a nerve is compressed or irritated anywhere along its path, from the nerve root where it emerges from the cervical spine to the area in the shoulder it supplies. This can lead to shoulder pain, numbness, and pins and needles, and can…
8 Guide Questions To Ask When Getting A Second Opinion
Whether you’ve been diagnosed with an illness or your doctor has recommended a specific treatment (such as surgery) to address a health concern, it’s perfectly normal to want a second opinion. Getting a second opinion is one of the smartest things you can do to ensure you’re getting the best…
Degenerative Disc Disease Exercises
Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is a physiological breakdown of the intervertebral discs in the spine. Clinical studies have shown that disc degeneration, or the narrowing of at least one intervertebral space, is prevalent in nearly 60% of the population above 40 years of age(1). DDD can occur in the cervical,…
9 Safe and Effective Ways to Crack Your Lower Back
“Cracking” the back is a safe and effective way to stretch the joints of the spine. This exercise also relieves pain and discomfort in the joints. You’ve probably done it just after waking up or at the end of a long day without really thinking about it. The Benefits Of…