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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Does Chiropractic Help Ocd

Health Encyclopedia: Scoliosis Managing Scoliosis

Managing Scoliosis


Exercise has many health benefits and is important for maintaining strength and muscle tone and stabilizing weight. Stretching exercises may be beneficial in children whose scoliosis is due to uneven leg lengths or a shortened tendon.

Alternative Nonsurgical Procedures

Strengthening the Muscles That Turn the Torso. A promising approach focuses on training and strengthening the muscles that turn the torso. Studies using specific equipment (MedX Torso Rotation machine) are showing ...

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Breast Cancer Treatment Side Effects—Have You Tried a Chiropractor?
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

...swear by regular visits to the chiropractor. Could a chiropractic adjustment help you? Read our... Read more »

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: What You Need to Know
By Jerilyn Ross, M.A., L.I.C.S.W. , Health Expert

 "A thought connected to OCD is probably more prevalent in my life than any other thought in the... Read more »

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My elbow hurts, is it arthritis?
By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

Any joint can develop osteoarthritis. However, some joints are more prone to it than others. More... Read more »

Health Guide

Fibromyalgia: Lifestyle Changes
...was weakest on the advantages of so-called manipulative ("hands-on") approaches such as massage and chiropractic treatments.Acupuncture. Studies continue to report conflicting results on... Read more »
Anxiety Disorders: Causes
CausesA person's genetics, biochemistry, environment, history, and psychological profile all seem to contribute to the development of anxiety disorders. Most people with these disorders seem to have... Read more »
Anxiety Disorders: Highlights
Anxiety Disorders and Physical HealthAnxiety disorders affect more than emotional health -- they are also associated with many physical illnesses, suggests important new research in the... Read more »
Premenstrual Syndrome: Other Treatments
...insertion of tiny sterile needles, slightly thicker than a human hair, at specific points on the body.Chiropractic TreatmentsOne small study reported improvement in symptoms with the use of spinal... Read more »
Endometriosis: Lifestyle Changes
...Techniques. Yoga and meditative techniques that promote relaxation may also be helpful for menstrual cramps.Chiropractic. Some women with primary dysmenorrhea have sought help from chiropractors... Read more »

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