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2008-08-23 Back of Head HEADACHES: It sounds as if there may be an alignment problem coupled with muscle tension. When you "pop" you neck, some of the tension is relieved, easing the pain. I would suggest seeking out a good chiropractor...
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2008-08-22 Popping your back: There is Nitrogen gas dissolved in solution in the joint space. When the back "cracks", the pressure in the joint has been changed, allowing the gas to come out of solution. The Disc itself is centered...
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2008-08-18 Neck Curvature: To try to straighten a neck is a bad idea. We, as chiropractors, are only "middle men"; your body will put your neck where it belongs. Yes, there is an approximate "normal" curvature, but where yours...
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2008-08-18 excrutiating back pains: It sounds as if there is a whiplash type injury. These can affect the muscles, causing the symptoms you describe. I would find a good chiropractor to asses and treat it, as well as set you up on a good...
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2008-08-17 Left knee/leg/toe pain: It sounds as if there may be a disc issue in the lower back, or a compression problem in the leg. If you chiro. doesn't address the low back, you may need to find one that does, or search into decompression...
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