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Retired Brigadier General Halstead responds to Time Magazine
In a previous blog post we had highlighted Retired Brigadier General Halstead, who rose through the ranks to become the first female graduate of West Point promoted to General Officer and the first woman in U.S. history to command combat at the strategic level in the Combat Theater of Iraq. Her military decorations include the […]
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 […]
What do The Jonas Brothers and Johnny Damon Have in Common?
Taking care of our bodies is akin to taking care of a car: They just won’t work right without proper maintenance. In a car, the oil needs to be changed every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. It needs tune-ups, tire rotations, fresh fluids and other work that prevents mechanical breakdown. The body also needs such care: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What They Don’t Tell You About Back Surgery
There’s an 80 percent chance you’ll suffer back pain during your lifetime, for which your medical doctor will likely recommend over-the-counter pain medication or prescription medication to relieve the pain temporarily. Depending on your doctor’s assessment and how you respond, they may even consider you a candidate for spine surgery at some point, an increasingly likely […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]