Among common back conditions, scoliosis is one that has the potential to cause a great deal of discomfort and immobility. Between 5 million and 7 million people in the United States are affected by scoliosis. Santa Cruz chiropractors have the ability to provide relief to many patients, making their day-to-day lives more manageable. What is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is a condition of the spine where a lateral or sideways curvature of greater than

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The concentric rings made from cartilage and other materials that are located between your vertebrae are known as discs. These discs provide a cushion between the vertebrae, preventing them from grinding against one another while your spine is moving. Santa Cruz chiropractors have very good results when treating this type of problem, bulging discs, and this article will help to shed some light on the problem. What is a Bulging Disc? If

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One of the most common injuries that people suffer from after an auto accident in Santa Cruz is whiplash. When a chiropractor books an appointment to see a patient after a car accident, it is often to treat the pain that results from a whiplash injury. Find out how our Santa Cruz chiropractic office can help. What Is Whiplash? Whiplash is a term that is used by the medical profession to describe

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A body in motion is a beautiful thing but through poor lifestyle choices, injuries, and general aging, our range of motion can diminish to the point that we can barely bend over to pick something up off the floor. Everyone seems to take their flexibility and ease of movement for granted when they are younger. However as time goes by, those simple movements become more challenging and you are more

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The human body has several different types of joints, including ball and socket joints, gliding joints, hinge joints, and saddle joints. Considering the complex mechanisms that go into to making it all work together, it’s little wonder that joint pain is a big issue in society. Santa Cruz chiropractors treat cases relating to joint pain on a regular basis, and the primary cause is inflammation. What Is Joint Inflammation? Inflammation is a

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Keeping your muscles, tendons, and ligaments flexible through regular stretching is an important, but often ignored, piece of the overall health puzzle. Many people find stretching to be time consuming and boring, but it helps prevent scores of different injuries and has an anti-aging effect on the body. We see many patients at our Santa Cruz chiropractic clinic that may have been able to avoid their back pain, neck pain, or shoulder

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