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by Dr. Gabrielle Freedman | Aug 4, 2016 | Voice For Health
“Scheuermann’s disease” (or “juvenile kyphosis”) is characterized by a rounded upper back (“hump back”) in otherwise healthy adolescents. This curvature, which is estimated to occur in 1% to 8% of the population, is one of the most common causes of back pain in young people. The pronounced curvature of the thoracic spine (upper back) can ...
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by Dr. Gabrielle Freedman | Jul 28, 2016 | Voice For Health
When stressed, we tend to contract our shoulders and lower our heads. Taken to the extreme, this posture can bring about increased tension, torque, or stretching of the nerve structures. These obstructed nerves may then cause muscles to contract and vertebrae to move out of alignment in response. While chiropractic treatment may not alleviate the ...
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by Dr. Gabrielle Freedman | Jul 14, 2016 | Voice For Health
The neck supports the head in much the same way that a bowling ball would be held in place atop a stick by thin elastic bands. Composed of seven small vertebrae, the neck must hold and balance the head supported only by muscles and ligaments. A cervical spine (neck) that becomes strained can lead to ...
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by Dr. Gabrielle Freedman | Jul 7, 2016 | Voice For Health
A recent study review reveals that 100 million Americans experience chronic joint pain, with back pain consistently ranking among the top five most common reasons for scheduling a healthcare visit. Back pain is particularly common among older adults, who may have experienced a lifetime of improper body mechanics and wear and tear. While many seniors ...
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by Dr. Gabrielle Freedman | Jun 30, 2016 | Voice For Health
According to “conventional wisdom,” hard mattresses are best for people with back pain. However, a well-designed study found that, over the period of one month, those sleeping on hard mattresses did slightly worse in terms of back symptoms and sleep quality than those sleeping on either bodyconforming foam mattresses or water beds. It seems that ...
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by Dr. Gabrielle Freedman | Jun 23, 2016 | Voice For Health
“Facet joint syndrome” is inflammation of the connections between the bones of the spine (vertebrae) that provide the spinal column with flexibility. Aside from allowing the spine to bend and rotate, they also prevent the back from slipping too far forward or twisting without limits. When these joints become swollen due to osteoarthritis or injury, ...
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