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A simple x-ray may explain why you have headaches!
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The sciatic
nerves are the largest (and longest) nerves of the body, reaching about the size of your thumb in diameter, and running down
the back of each leg. When these nerves are irritated or affected by the inflammation of nearby soft tissues, doctors refer
to this as sciatica.
One of the most common causes of sciatic leg pain is the Vertebral Subluxation Complex. It
can be accompanied by the bulging or herniation of the soft pulpy discs which separate each spinal bone. This can irritate
or put pressure on the sciatic nerve roots as they leave the spinal cord. The result can be an intense pain shooting down
either or both legs.
 In the past, treatment has involved pain medi-cations, muscle relaxers, physical therapy, and even surgery. The chiropractic
approach is to use carefully directed and controlled pressure to remove the interference from spinal structures. These chiropractic
adjustments can be quite effective in reducing nerve irritation and its associated pain.
Sciatica, like other health
problems that can be traced to the spine, often respond dramatically to the restoration of normal spinal function through
conservative chiropractic care.
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Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder often found with widespread musculoskeletal
pain, fatigue and multiple tender points or "trigger points". These “tender points” refer to sensitivity
that occurs
in precise localized areas, particularly in the neck, spine, shoulders, hips and legs. People with this
syndrome may also experience sleep disturbances, morning stiffness, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety and other symptoms.
Tender/trigger points are specific areas on the body that cause pain when pressed.
There are 9 pairs
of tender points. Each pair has one point on each side of the body for a total of 18 points.
The pain may spread
when a tender point is pressed and trigger pain in a larger area.
Scientific journals provide evidence that
chiropractic care may offer some relief for those who suffer from fibromyalgia.
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