This does not mean that everyone needs to go on medication now

Just means you need to start watching what you eat and how much you exercise a little more.

New blood pressure guidelines for "silent, deadly health crisis"
November 14, 2017, 7:16 AM | The first new blood pressure guidelines in 14 years will likely bring a major change in treatment. Eleven medical groups including the American Heart Association are redefining the danger zone: the bar for systolic blood ... #health

AMA opposes any weakening or pullback of Obamacare's minimum health benefits

The American Medical Association said it opposes any weakening or removing of Obamacare's essential health benefits requirement. The EHBs are 10 categories that insurance plans must cover, and include emergency services, hospitalization, pregnancy ...and more » #health

Fall Back

​Set your clocks back 1 hour this weekend. Let us know how you feel about the time change!

Fall Back

​Set your clocks back 1 hour this weekend. Let us know how you feel about the time change!

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The Latest: Free haircuts, chiropractic care for evacuees

Volunteers offered free chiropractic treatments and haircuts at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, where evacuees remained anxious and somber thinking of what they have lost and what they need to do next. ×. Advertisement. Michael Estrada, who is 30, owns ... #chiropractic

To Curb Opioid Abuse, Prescription Meds Should Be Doctors' Last Resort

In complement to the Federal attention, the American Hospital Association and the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress have designated September as “Drug Free Pain Management Awareness Month” on health events calendars. ... Like many lower back pain ... #backpainchiropracticclinic

Back pain: Keep it simple

The American Chiropractic Association says that 50 percent of working Americans admit to having back pain symptoms each year. Bone and Joint Health Canada states that as much as 80 percent of people experience back pain at least once in ... Qi Spine, a ... #backpainchiropracticclinic

Chiropractic care offers a noninvasive, nonpharmacologic way to manage pain

According to a Gallup and Palmer College of Chiropractic study of Americans, which was conducted from February through March 2017, 78 percent of Americans said they prefer to address their physical pain in other ways, before taking pain medication ... #backpainchiropracticclinic

Surprise: Chiropractors Can Treat These 5 Conditions

A study performed by researchers at the Phillip Chiropractic Research Centre of RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, and published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics found that chiropractic adjustments increased range of ... #whiplashchiropracticresearch

Chiropractic care for pain relief

Most research on chiropractic has focused on spinal manipulation for back pain. Chiropractic treatment for ... A recent review concluded that chiropractic spinal manipulation may be helpful for back pain, migraine, neck pain, and whiplash. There have ... #whiplashchiropracticresearch

Neck pain prevention tips

According to one study, between 10-21 percent of the population will experience an episode of neck pain each year with a higher incidence rate among office workers. Between 33-65 percent will recover within one year, but most cases become “chronic, ...and more » #chiropracticcaraccident

How you can help people affected by Hurricane Irma

Also, you can check out charities on Charity Navigator, Charity Watch or the Better Business Bureau. Google has even joined the fray – if you Google “Hurricane Irma” and scroll past alerts and news items, a small window prompts you to donate for ... #hurricanedonations

American Chiropractic Association Warns About Unnecessary Tests for Back Pain

Throughout its history chiropractic has been the subject of internal and external controversy and criticism. In recent years, the ACA has argued that chiropractic treatment should be part of the overall approach to dealing with pain, especially lower ... #chiropractic

Levee Breached in Brazoria County, Texas; Residents Urged to Evacuate

Levee Breached Along Brazos River: Residents in the Columbia Lakes area of Brazoria County, Texas, were urged to evacuate Tuesday morning because of a levee breach. The area in danger is just east of West Columbia, a town of about 4,000 located ... #BrazoriaCounty

Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research commits $1.9 million to increase interdisciplinary cooperation, quality of chiropractic research

Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research commits $1.9 million to increase interdisciplinary cooperation, quality of ...
The Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research announces a commitment of $1.9 million to the Yale Center for Medical Informatics to support a partnership to form an Inter-Institutional Network for Chiropractic Research. The Network is a five-year ... #chiropractic
http://blogs.palmer.edu/news/2017/08/22/palmer-center-for-chiropractic-research-commits-1-9-million-to-increase-interdisciplinary-cooperation-quality-of-chiropractic-research/

Bring On the Exercise, Hold the Painkillers

Use of ibuprofen and other popular NSAIDs in endurance events may overtax the kidneys and hinder muscle repair, two new studies suggest.

Bring On the Exercise, Hold the Painkillers

Use of ibuprofen and other popular NSAIDs in endurance events may overtax the kidneys and hinder muscle repair, two new studies suggest.

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Proper Posture

​Proper posture is a healthy prevention strategy to prevent pain and developmental disorders.

Proper Posture

​Proper posture is a healthy prevention strategy to prevent pain and developmental disorders. #LookUpAmerica

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Why Shin Splint Sufferers Should Consider Chiropractic - Metrowest Spine Clinic

Write your message here. #TransformationTuesday
https://www.metrowestspineclinic.com/chiropractic-conditions/shin-splint-sufferers-consider-chiropractic/

Sidney Crosby the finals MVP is a regular chiropractic patient! Go Pens.

Victory row (and many towed): Pens fans flood East Carson after Stanley Cup win

Several hundred people poured out of bars between 15th and 16th streets as the final seconds of the deciding Game 6 ticked away, cheering, taking photos and holding aloft mock Cups. #stanleycup2017

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Headache causes: Eating THIS food could trigger the pain

Often, you won't have a headache but develop one when you next relax. For example, you can have a stressful working week and then wake up on Saturday with one. #headaches

Failed back surgeries happen almost 50% of the time

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Pro athletes make fixing back pain look easy. It isn't

Months after that procedure, Kerr was still suffering from low back pain and nerve pain, in addition to headaches, blurry vision, and neck pain. Last month, Kerr checked into the hospital for another spine procedure. The intention was to finally track ... #neckpain

This is some great information

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Avoiding back pain while doing yard work.
I have been hearing lots of complaints of pains created by spring yard work and gardening. Every spring and summer our practice sees an uptick in patients complaining of back pain from yard work. I recommend following 5 tips to help you keep your back ... #backpain

American Chiropractic Association offers tips for healthier travels

This summer, plan for a pain-free travel experience by making small changes that can make a big difference in how you feel once your reach your destination, advises the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). "Prolonged sitting causes a buildup of ... #chiropractic

Consumer Reports: Cure back pain without drugs

It's one of the main reasons people see a doctor: back pain. And in the U.S. it accounts for more than 24 million visits a year. #backpain

Olivia Newton-John's Back Pain Was a Sign Her Breast Cancer Returned

“As most of you know, Olivia has been suffering from severe back pain, so her focus for the upcoming shows is to put on the best, most uplifting performance for everyone,” the post read. #backpain

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Funny.

American Chiropractic Association offers tips for healthier travels

This summer, plan for a pain-free travel experience by making small changes that can make a big difference in how you feel once your reach your destination, advises the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). "Prolonged sitting causes a buildup of ... #chiropractic #getadjusted

Reduction of Blood Pressure in a Patient Receiving Chiropractic Care

The Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research published a case study with a review of pertinent literature on March 6, 2017, documenting the positive effect chiropractic has on people with hypertension. The study defines hypertension as a systolic blood ... #chiropractic

Framingham Chiropractor Helping Patient With Back Pain