Your spine consists of a column of 24 movable bones known as vertebra. Situated between each vertebra is a fibrous covered disc with a jellylike center. Each disc acts as a shock absorber within the spine. Sometimes, these discs dislodge spontaneously. Trauma to the spine can also cause a disc to dislodge from its proper position. This phenomenon is referred to as disc herniation. When a disc herniates, it often places pressure on spinal nerve roots, thereby causing severe pain. Unlike other parts of the body, the disc does not have its own blood supply and relies on the process called disc...
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If someone asked us to choose between good health and great wealth, most of us would pick good health, without a question. However, if asked to define “health,” we might have trouble putting into words what this concept means to us. For some of us health might mean absence of illness, disease and pain. For others good health might mean a more positive state of being, including strong bones and teeth, shiny hair and eyes, strong muscles, appropriate weight, and more. We all want want great health. This is very important. Unfortunately, this goal at times is very difficult to...
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The economy is a pain in the neck. Even our president, Barack Obama, says it’s going to “take time” for things to get better. How much time? Nobody knows. And as more companies receive “bail-outs” and the amount of these “bail-outs” grows, one thing is sure: the bill to the American taxpayer keeps growing too. Now the next question is: after big corporate fat cats have gotten their “bail-out”, who’s looking out for you? Not many are. But thanks to local San Diego Doctors of Chiropractic, they are offering a...
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