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An Interview with the Filmmaker of ‘Doctored’

In our previous blog post, we mentioned the recent release of the documentary ‘Doctored’, the brainchild of director Bobby Sheehan and producer Jeff Hays.  The documentary sheds light on the dark side of the healthcare system, and how you, as the patient, gets short-changed through a system that prizes profit over a patient’s well-being.  Lori Burkhart from the ACA […]

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What You and The Wiggles May Have In Common

In case you were one of the few who have never heard of The Wiggles before, they are a singing and dancing Children’s band from Australia.  Now what would you have in common with a singing and dancing group from Australia, you might ask?  Little beknowst to many viewers, the blue wiggle, otherwise known as […]

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2012 Year in Review: Chiropractic Fans in the News

What will you most remember from 2012? This was the year a skydiver broke the sound barrier, that Facebook went public, and the captivating U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team won gold at the 2012 London Olympics.  While we reminisce such an eventful year, let’s review the chiropractic fans that made the headlines and soundbites this year. […]

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Treatment for Piriformis Syndrome in Augusta GA

The piriformis syndrome is a condition in which the piriformis muscle irritates the sciatic nerve, causing pain in the buttocks and referring pain along the course of the sciatic nerve. This referred pain, called “sciatica”, often goes down the back of the thigh and/or into the lower back.  Piriformis syndrome is six times more likely […]

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2012 Olympic Gold Medalist McKayla Maroney gets Winning Edge from Chiropractic

Currently known as one of the best vaulters in the world, McKayla Maroney achieved an athlete’s dream of earning gold as part of the US Women’s Gymnastics team at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Her arduous journey to olympic achievement, however, was marked by challenges, many of them common and familiar among professional and competitive athletes.  Below is an […]

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Back Surgery Gone Wrong: Why It May Not Always Be The Answer To Back Pain

Whether you’re trying to fix a computer virus or a leak on a roof, experts usually recommend more conservative measures first before resorting to the most extreme options that are pricier, riskier and often irreversible.  Your health is the same way.  Eight out of ten Americans suffer from back pain, and although their causes may vary—anyone […]

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Professional Cheerleaders Speak Up About Chiropractic

Football may be demanding and taxing on the body, but cheerleading is no walk in the park either. In fact, even at the local school level, it’s been rated the most dangerous sport for women by the National Center for Catastrophic Sports Injury Research.  Cheerleaders today are as competitive as the teams on the playing […]

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Risk of Stroke Reduced by Chiropractic Care

Recent health reports and medical studies have found that patients under chiropractic care experience strokes at a significantly lower rate than people who are not under chiropractic care. According to a report in the Journal of Vertebral and Subluxation Research, people who are not chiropractic patients are 27,500 times more likely to suffer strokes than […]

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Would You Choose Spinal Fusion Surgery if You Had Other Options?

Most people have at least one episode of low back pain at some point in their lives. And many, in fact, experience chronic low back pain.  The kind that makes you more than just wince.  The kind that keeps you up all night.  Every night. If you visit a medical doctor and complain of your back […]

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Chiropractors Were Honored at Ground Zero Ceremony

On November 15, 2002 a ceremony was held onboard the dinner cruise ship, Mystique, in the waters of the East River with New York City’s surreal skyline illuminated in the background. The ceremony included an emotional tribute to the police officers, firefighters and other rescue/relief workers who contributed to the effort on 9-11 and the […]

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Chiropractic in the NFL: Willie McGinest and His First-Hand Experience

With his ability to crush opposing offenses any given Sunday, Willie McGinest is a force to be reckoned with on the gridiron. The veteran linebacker signed with Cleveland in 2006 after 12 successful seasons in New England. He made an immediate impact for the Browns, notching 46 tackles and 4 sacks while adding immeasurable value […]

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Everything You Always Wanted to Ask About Chiropractic

Whether you’re curious about chiropractic and have never been treated by a chiropractor before, or you’ve already experienced the benefits of chiropractic care  and just want to learn more, below are some questions that have probably crossed most people’s minds about chiropractic.  Augusta GA Chiropractors Georgia Clinic of Chiropractic  welcome questions, and we always encourage our patients to […]

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Chiropractor also Serves as Head Coach for the USA Olympic Water Polo Team

Dr. Terry Shroeder is the USA’s only four time Olympian in the sport of water polo.  He was named Team Captain in 1981, and his leadership helped the team to consecutive silver medals in 1984 and 1988.  At the Closing Ceremonies of the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, Korea, he was selected to carry the Amercan […]

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Future Chiropractor competes in Miss USA 2011

Chiropractic student Chandra Burnham was recently crowned Miss South Dakota 2011, and was recently seen competing at the 60th anniversary of the Miss USA pageant 2011, held at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in in Las Vegas. At age 23, Burnham is currently studying to be a Doctor of Chiropractic at Northwestern University of Health […]

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How Chiropractic Helped Jerry Rice Succeed

Which famous athlete said “Chiropractic care has been instrumental in my life, both on and off the field, and I am excited to share this with the American public”?  It was none other than Jerry Rice, who not only became the most prolific wide receiver in NFL history, but also captivated American audiences with his performances […]

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Do You Have Scoliosis? Find a Specialist in Augusta GA

According to the National Scoliosis Foundation, scoliosis affects an estimated 6 million people in the United States, or 2 to 3 percent of the population. Scoliosis causes a lateral curvature in the spine that is greater than 10 degrees and primarily affects children ages 10 to 15. Signs of scoliosis include sideways body posture, curvature […]

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