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Health & Wellness

Winter Driving Tips

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It’s winter again on Long Island, which means many cold days ahead with sporadic snow storms and ice that can linger on the roads for days at a time. This can lead to some hazardous driving conditions that are sometimes hard to notice at first.

One of the biggest dangers is black ice, which can be difficult to see and quickly put you and those around you in jeopardy. Even if you avoid an accident, the sudden jerking motions, as a result, could cause back problems for the foreseeable future. In fact, more than 135,000 Americans suffer injuries related to icy roads every year.

Avoiding icy hazards on the road is a must every winter on Long Island. So, what are some winter driving tips to help keep you and those around you safe?

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Benefits of Combining Chiropractic Care and Massage

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Whether you’re suffering from temporary back pain here and there or dealing with chronic back pain that just doesn’t give you a break, you’ve mulled over the various options you’ve heard of how to manage the pain. Perhaps you’ve tried taking ibuprofen when the pain gets distracting, stretches and other exercises at home, getting a chair for your desk that helps properly support your back, and more.

In too many instances, home remedies just aren’t enough, and you’ll need to work with a professional. That said, you may be conflicted on exactly what kind of professional you should seek out. People will often suggest either chiropractic care or massage. For those of us who may not be familiar with the ins and outs of either practice, what exactly is the difference between the two?

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The Relationship Between Migraines and Chiropractic Services

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We’ve discussed the connection between neck and back pain, the causes of said pain, and how chiropractic care can help manage or relieve that pain. However, there are other pain centers in the body that need to be addressed. This time we’ll be going above the neck to discuss a different kind of pain; migraines. More than 35 million Americans suffer from migraines. Furthermore, about 1 out of 5 men and nearly half of women will experience migraine headaches in their lifetime.

Many chiropractors have patients that suffer from migraines. So, what is it about migraine sufferers that leads them to seek out chiropractic care?

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Is An Ergonomic Chair Worth the Investment?

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This month marks the 63rd annual Correct Posture Month. The goal of Correct Posture Month, as you can imagine, is to promote the importance of proper posture and what we can do to help improve our posture.

Our posture has a big impact on our quality of life as poor posture can lead to chronic back pain over time. In fact, approximately 80% of us suffer from some level of back pain. You can visit Posture Month’s website for a list of facts, a 31-day challenge to improve your posture, how to get your posture checked, and more.

Posture is important for both standing and sitting. Many of us work jobs that require sitting at a desk and may have hobbies requiring sitting in front of a computer as well. You have seen or heard people suggest using an ergonomic chair, sometimes referred to as a gaming chair, to help with posture. But are they worth the investment?

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Chiropractic Care and Fibromyalgia

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In many blogs across the internet discussing topics related to chiropractic care, they’ll touch on the different causes of spinal misalignment as well as chronic pain. When we think about spinal misalignments and soft tissue damage, common causes we see include car accidents, slip and falls, bad posture, sleeping incorrectly, and similar circumstances. Sometimes illness can cause chronic pain similar to that of soft tissue damage. One such illness is fibromyalgia.

Fibromyalgia is a condition that can cause chronic pain in your muscles and bones, fatigue, and more. It may even be more prevalent than you think as it affects approximately one in every 50 adults in the U.S. to some degree. And since fibromyalgia can cause pain in your bones, can it affect your spine?

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