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Can Chiropractic Treat Pes Anserine Bursitis?

What is Pes Anserine Bursitis? Pes anserine bursitis is inflammation of the bursa on the inside of the knee just below the knee joint.  A bursa is a thin, lubricated cushion that lies between bone and surrounding soft tissue such as muscles, ligaments and tendons.  Its purpose is to limit friction between the bone and the […]

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Iliotibial Band Syndrome Specialist in Augusta GA

Iliotibial band syndrome is the leading cause of lateral knee pain in runners accounting for up to 12% of all running-related injuries. The ITB is a sheet of connective tissue originating at the iliac crest and terminating at Gerdy’s tubercle and the fibular head. The Iliotibial band runs down the lateral thigh and knee and passes over the lateral femoral epicondyle (LFE). […]

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Study Shows Chiropractic’s Immediate Effects for Muscle Pain

A recent study by John Z. Srbely, DC PhD, Howard Vernon, DC, PhD, and David Lee, DC., investigated if chiropractic can provide immediate relief in myofascial tissues.   What are Myofascial Tissues? Myofascial tissue is a type of thin, strong, fibrous connective tissue that extends throughout your body to provide support and protection to your muscles […]

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Treatment for Myofascial Pain Syndrome in Augusta GA

Myofascial pain syndrome is one of the most common cause of undiagnosed or misdiagnosed aches and pains, especially for recurrent headaches, neck pain and back pain.   What is Myofascial Pain Syndrome? Myofascial (my-oh-fass-shal) Pain Syndrome (MPS) is a painful condition that is characterized by localized pain, muscle tendernes, decreased range of motion, mood and sleep […]

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Treatments for Muscle Spasms in Augusta GA

Muscle spasms can give us a lot of grief and severe ones can be outright painful. Muscle spasms are involuntary muscle contractions that cause your muscle to shorten. When you are experiencing a muscle spasm, you will feel a tightness or cramping sensation. Muscle spasms can occur all over you body. Cramps and spasms can […]

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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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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 […]

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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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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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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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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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