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Restless Leg Syndrome and Chiropractic Care
Restless Leg Syndrome, also recently renamed Willis-Ekbom Disease (WED), is a neurological condition associated with abnormal sensations in the legs. The disorder affects more than 5 million adults in the United States, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Typically, the sensations appear when an individual is trying to relax, or […]
- February 4, 2015
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Treatment with a Neuropathy Specialist in Augusta GA
Neuropathy–also called peripheral neuropathy–refers to any condition that affects the normal activity of the nerves of the peripheral nervous system. The peripheral nervous system is the network of nerves that connects the central nervous system–the brain and spinal cord–to the rest of the body. The peripheral nervous system is made up of three types of […]
- April 29, 2014
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Suffering from Sciatica? Find Treatments in Augusta, GA
There are Three Main Causes of Sciatica: 1. Because the sciatic nerve originates in the low back, one cause is impingement or pressure on one of the nerves forming (or contributing to) the sciatic nerve. Such nerve impingement can be from a mispositioned bone in your lower back or from a bulging disc. 2. A […]
- July 10, 2013
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Treatment for Peripheral Neuropathy in Augusta, GA
What is peripheral neuropathy? Peripheral neuropathy describes damage to the peripheral nervous system, the vast communications network that transmits information from the brain and spinal cord (the central nervous system) to every other part of the body. Peripheral nerves also send sensory information back to the brain and spinal cord, such as a message […]
- May 14, 2013
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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 […]
- April 20, 2013
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Living in Augusta GA and Training for a Marathon? Read This Before Your Next Race
You’ve trained for months–even years, to be physically ready to endure the hardships of a marathon. Our patients at Georgia Clinic of Chiropractic (Augusta, GA) make sacrifices on a daily basis to get closer to their goal of competing in a marathon. If you’re in the midst of training, then you’re probably already well versed in […]
- March 28, 2013
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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 […]
- March 1, 2013
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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 […]
- February 15, 2013
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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. […]
- December 31, 2012
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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 […]
- October 31, 2012
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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 […]
- August 31, 2012
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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 […]
- August 25, 2012
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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 […]
- August 10, 2012
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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 […]
- July 30, 2012
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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 […]
- March 12, 2012
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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 […]
- February 29, 2012
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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 […]
- March 1, 2011
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