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Non-Surgical Options for Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis

What is Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis? Spondylolysis is the medical term for a spine fracture or defect that occurs at the region of the pars interarticularis. The pars interarticularis is region between the facet joints of the spine, and more specifically the junction of the superior facet and the lamina. When back pain severely interferes with […]

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Brachial Plexus Stingers: also known as stingers or burners

A Burner or Stinger is an intensely painful nerve injury which most often occurs in contact or collision sports like football, wrestling, and snow skiing. A stinger or burner is actually an injury to a group of nerves known as the brachial plexus that include the nerve roots extending from spinal vertebrae C5 and continuing […]

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No Coincidence: Fastest Man in the World Uses Chiropractic

Usain Bolt became the first man to successfully defend both 100 and 200 sprint titles in an Olympic Games with a 19.32 clocking over 200 metres at the London Olympic Games. “I am now a legend,” declared Usain Bolt, after becoming the first man to win the Olympic sprint double at back-to-back Games. And it’s […]

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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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Do You Suffer from Numbness and Leg Pain? (Meralgia Paresthetica)

What is Meralgia Paresthetica? It is a mononeuropathy (injury to one nerve) which causes numbness or pain in the outer thigh not caused by injury to the thigh, but by injury to a peripheral nerve that travels from the spinal cord to the thigh. This nerve is called the lateral femoral cuntaneous nerve. While vascular […]

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Treatment for Frozen Shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) in Augusta GA

What Is Frozen Shoulder Syndrome? Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is a condition that causes restriction of motion and pain in the shoulder joint. When a patient develops a frozen shoulder the capsule surrounding the joint contracts and bands of scar tissue called adhesions are formed within the joint. The contraction of the capsule and […]

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Drugs Gone Bad

Everyone is familiar with the following scenario:  A dull ache in your low back suddenly turns into stabbing pain.  It’s interfering with your daily routine, and makes it hard to even sleep at night.  After dealing with the pain for several weeks, you’ve had enough and decide to see a medical doctor to get some […]

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Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Augusta GA

People who regularly make use of personal computers, work at manufacturing or assembly jobs, or even take part in athletic events or perform with musical instruments, might go through stress injuries that are considered repetitive by nature. One of the most widespread types of repetitive stress injuries would be carpal tunnel syndrome.  Carpal tunnel syndrome […]

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A Pain in the Neck: What To Do About Neck Pain

If you’ve ever experienced neck pain, you know how aggravating it can be.  You can’t turn your head to check your blind spot.  At least not without the pain.  Or the constant dull ache disrupts your daily routin e.  And the list just goes on.  It’s estimated that 75 percent of Americans deal with neck pain […]

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When Popping A Pill Does More Harm Than Good

How big is the risk associated with medication use? According to a startling report released in the summer of 2006 by the Institute of medicine, at least 1.5 million patients are injured each year by medication errors. How big is the risk associated with medication use? According to a startling report released in the summer […]

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When Did Back Surgery Become an Elective?

In 2010 researchers reviewed the records of 1,450 patients in the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation database who had diagnoses of disc degeneration, disc herniation or radiculopathy, a nerve condition that causes tingling and weakness of the limbs.  Half of the patients had surgery to fuse two or more vertebrae in the hopes of resolving their […]

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An Advocate for Fibromyalgia Sufferers: Retired Brigadier General Halstead

We are humbled each and every day at Georgia Clinic of Chiropractic (Augusta, GA) to treat our heroes—those who currently serve in the military and those retired.   With men and women who selflessly serve with their lives every day, we need to remember their sacrifices and what we can do to honor and give back to […]

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Treating Your Torn Meniscus in Augusta, GA

The meniscus is a cartilage inside the knee joint. It has semilunar (sickle) shape and it’s main purpose is to deepen the relatively flat surface of the upper end of the shin bone. The meniscus distributes the force around the knee joint. Actually the meniscus bears about 40% of the load transmitted through the knee […]

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An Interview with an NBA Chiropractor

According to Forbes.com, the combined operating income for the NBA’s 30 teams  was about $207 million in 2006, making it the third most profitable of the big  four American pro sports circuits. The league is focusing on three central business objectives: expanding corporate sponsorship,  focusing on diverse fan demographics, and expanding into international markets.  With such […]

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Living in Augusta GA and Suffering From Migraines?

According to the American Migraine Foundation, 12 percent of Americans suffer from migraines. One in four families has an affected member. Combined medical costs, work time-loss and decreased productivity are estimated to impact the U.S. economy by more than $20 billion annually. There is no known cure for migraines.  Current treatments aim to reduce the […]

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Chiropractors–UnSung Heroes in the Military

Chiropractic has been known to help people rebound back to work–whether it was a firefighter with a work injury or a teacher with chronic pain.   Take for example, Jerry Rice or Willie McGinest.  During their football careers, they relied heavily on chiropractic to help heal their bodies from all the hard hits and countless tackles.  As chiropractors in Augusta GA, Georgia […]

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An Interview with an NFL Chiropractor

It’s no secret that a plethora of professional teams utilize chiropractic treatments for their players–and NFL teams are no exception.  All but one of the 32 teams in the NFL utilize the services of a chiropractor as part of the triage in managing and preventing injuries.   Teams want their players healthy; they want to get their money’s […]

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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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Getting Help for Sports Injuries in Augusta, GA

If you’re suffering from sports injuries in Augusta GA, you’re probably wondering what you can do and where you can go to seek the best treatment based on your injury.  If you’re training for something specific, getting your injury taken cared of is probably at the top of your to-do list right now. Up to 20% of […]

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