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Healing Takes Time   One question we frequently answer in the office is “how long will it take? While we never really know when someone will be fully recovered from an injury or a chronic problem we have enough an idea of the minimum time it will take. That time is dependent on what type…

The Facts About Scoliosis Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty. Scoliosis is the most common spinal disorder in children and adolescents. The two major groups of scoliosis are idiopathic scoliosis and non-idiopathic scoliosis. When the term idiopathic is used it means that…

All migraine sufferers have this in common If you are the 86% of people who do not get migraines then consider yourself fortunate. For the 14% of you who do suffer it can be a debilitating condition. Many different mechanisms have been discussed as the cause of a migraine. Some of the most common google…

Inflammation: Friend or Foe from a Eureka Chiropractor If you watch any amount of TV or listen to the radio you have heard many commercials touting the next best product to help fight inflammation. Whether it be ib profen, a muscle rub, a prescription medication, a supplement or even a diet, they tend to position…

Echinacea: Protects Against Secondary Lung Infections Caused by Flu Virus Currently as this is being typed there is increasing hysteria about this year’s flu season. Last week The New England Journal of Medicine reported that the flu vaccine is about 10% effective. Doctors not only worry about the flu the symptoms, but the aftermath of…

Doctors: The age we need them from a Eureka Chiropractor in Eureka From the time we are born we start with periodic visits to various Eureka healthcare providers. These visits aren’t because you are sick, assuming you had no birth injuries or congenital conditions. These periodic check-ups are designed with intentions on keeping you well.…

Why we xray from a Eureka Chiropractor in Eureka MO From time to time we will be asked by a potential client if we xray our patients or do they have to get an xray. The answer to that question is yes, for some very important reasons. SAFETY There are a lot of traditional Eureka…

Is exercise always good for you from a Eureka Chiropractor in Eureka MO The available literature on exercise primarily talks about the benefits. We know that exercise is great for cardiovascular and lung health. It is a great way to control weight and help prevent osteoporosis. What really isn’t written about is the damaging effects…

Minerals for muscles a Eureka Chiropractor in Eureka One of the most common secondary conditions I will see in the office is muscular complaints. General stiffness, achiness, tight, sore, weak and cramping is what I mostly hear from these individuals. Some people try to stretch, use ice or heat, take muscle relaxers to relieve the…

How to Improve Your Child’s Behavior and Focus from a Eureka Chiropractor Over the past decade and a half there has been a drastic increase in children being diagnosed with ADHD. Lack of focus and trouble paying attention at school are the telltale signs of this neurobehavioral condition. Currently it is estimated that 11% of…