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5 Things You’re Not Supposed to Know About Chiropractors

Whether you’ve never been to a chiropractor before, or you happen to be a regular patient, chances are there may be some facts about chiropractors that you may not currently know. Not too long ago, PH & W Magazine published a great article: 5 Things You’re Not Supposed To Know About Chiropractors. Below is a summary of the published […]

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Prescription Drugs: One Death Every 24 Minutes

Earlier this year People Magazine brought to light an epidemic that has been sweeping this country, but is often kept under wraps for a number of reasons, among them the lack of substantial newsmedia coverage, as well as the publicity powerhouses of pharmaceutical companies.  For instance, many would be surprised to know that there has […]

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Doctored: The Documentary Pharmaceuticals Don’t Want You To Watch

The much anticipated documentary ‘Doctored’ hit the theaters last September, where the film premiered in New York City on Sept. 21, at the Village East.  Now being released on dvd/bluray, director Bobby Sheehan and producer Jeff Hays have created a well-researched, enlightening yet concise expose on the inner workings of the American healthcare system.  Unbeknowst to […]

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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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A New York Giants Chiropractor Heads to the Super Bowl

It’s no secret that there’s a long list of professional sports teams utilizing 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 […]

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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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Treatment for IT Band Syndrome (Runner’s Knee) in Augusta, GA

By most estimates, nearly 70 percent of runners will become injured. While many of their injuries will appear minor, they can become more serious over time if not properly treated.   This is one condition that often responds well to chiropractic treatment because of the relationship between the pelvis and the muscles that attach to the […]

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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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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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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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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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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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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 […]

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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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The Facts on Rheumatoid Arthritis

Tens of millions of people in the U.S. suffer from arthritis. This disease comes in two basic categories. Osteoarthritis is a condition described as a simple wearing out of the joints.  Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition which affects your immune system.  Not only does rheumatoid arthritis affect your daily living, limiting what you used to do, […]

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Do You Have a Herniated Disc? Find treatment in Augusta GA

Do you have a bulging or herniated disc that restricts your activity?  Do you have neck, back or leg pain–but nothing seems to show up on an X-Ray or MRI?  …..But you know your pain is real?  Here at Georgia Clinic of Chiropractic in Augusta, GA., we can help you!  We are well-trained to detect, […]

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