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Some patients may experience high levels of pain with any movement of their spine, so that manipulations are not tolerable unless done under anesthesia. http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/manipulation-under-anesthesia-pain Read More

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Leg pain may be caused by a problem in the leg, but often it starts with a problem in the lower back, where the sciatic nerve originates, and then travels along the path Read More

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There are many aspects of Tai Chi theory which benefit people with back or neck pain. Posture, balance, muscle strength, and stress reduction are all benefits of this practice. http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/yoga-pilates-tai-chi/tai-chi-theory Read More

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Most low back pain and sciatica problems will benefit from a regular routine of hamstring stretching. Read all about it and check out the videos, too. http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/exercise/hamstring-stretching-exercises-sciatica-pain-relief Read More

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The term "subluxation" is used by doctors of chiropractic to depict the altered position of the vertebra and subsequent functional loss, which determines the location for the spinal manipulation. http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/subluxation-and-chiropractic Read More

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Sacroiliac joint problems can cause lower back pain and/or leg pain and is often treated first with chiropractic care. http://www.spine-health.com/video/chiropractic-adjustment-sacroiliac-joint-video Read More

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  Strong hamstring muscles can reduce the strain on the structures in the spine and lessen pain in the lower back. http://www.spine-health.com/video/hamstring-exercises-low-back-pain-relief-video Read More

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While the term “stenosis” comes from Greek and means a “choking”, spinal stenosis, however, has little in common with choking. So what is spinal stenosis? http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/spinal-stenosis/what-spinal-stenosis Read More

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Sometimes joint cavitation or cracking does not occur during a chiropractic adjustment. Why not? And what are the chiropractors next steps? http://www.spine-health.com/treatment/chiropractic/chiropractic-adjustment Read More

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Using the wrong body mechanics when shoveling snow can put undue stress on the lower back and lead to a painful muscle strain, or possibly more serious back injuries. http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/ergonomics/snow-shoveling-techniques-prevent-low-back-injuries Read More

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Aerobic exercise increases the blood flow in the body, which helps speed up healing, but high-impact exercises may cause additional stress or trauma to the structures of the spine. http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/exercise/low-impact-aerobic-exercise Read More

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In the assessment of lower back pain, differential diagnosis utilizing a "triage" concept of classifying low back injuries into one of three categories helps to guide the doctor of chiropractic. Read More

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Most low back pain and sciatica problems will benefit from a regular routine of hamstring stretching. Read all about it and check out the videos, too. http://www.spine-health.com/wellness/exercise/hamstring-stretching-exercises-sciatica-pain-relief Read More

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The sacroiliac joint connects the sacrum with the pelvis on each side of the lower spine and it transmits all the forces of the upper body to the pelvis and Read More

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Axial pain represents the most common type of low back pain and is only found in the lower back - it does not extend to the buttocks or legs http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/lower-back-pain/axial-back-pain-most-common-low-back-pain Read More

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Sometimes a headache may be caused by a problem with the occipital nerve, which travels through a segment of spine in the neck. http://www.spine-health.com/video/cervicogenic-headache-video Read More