Depression hurts. Not only is it mentally painful, but it can cause body pain as well. According to Dr. Hall-Flavin, an expert with the Mayo Clinic , “In many people, depression causes unexplained physical symptoms such as back pain or headaches.” Physical pain can often be a sign or symptom of depression, and this pain may worsen the depression, creating a vicious cycle.
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When your heels hurt first thing in the morning, and you recognize the symptoms of plantar fasciitis, or even when you don’t know why they hurt, it might not be your first instinct to call your chiropractor. But first instincts can be wrong!
Chiropractic care can help your body fight off many types of pain, including plantar fasciitis. Depending on the additional training they have and their doctorate, many chiropractors can offer relief ranging from basic physical therapy and plantar fasciitis exercises to fitting for orthotic inserts for your shoes. Our practice may also provide the Graston Technique®, a form of soft tissue manipulation that utilizes specific tools designed to help you heal faster.
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When people aren’t that familiar with chiropractic care and what it entails, they think that all a chiropractor does is perform spinal adjustments. While many consider spinal adjustments an essential part of their pain management regiment, chiropractors have considerably more services to offer. These services include recommended stretches and exercises and other comparable forms of physical therapy, acupuncture, nutritional guidelines, and more.
If you’re looking over what specific services a chiropractor offers, you may see something called the Graston Technique®. So, what is the Graston Technique®, then?
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The holiday season is a time of joy, but with that happiness comes stress. There are errands to run, food to prepare, projects to finish, and seemingly never-ending to-do lists. The good news is that chiropractic care can help relieve stress and reduce anxiety.
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