Back-to-School Means More Lifting, Bending, and Stress on Your Back
Back-to-School Means More Lifting, Bending, and Stress on Your Back When kids head back to school, parents take on more physical tasks — lifting backpacks into cars, bending over to help with homework, rushing from work to after-school activities. These daily movements can trigger or worsen back pain. How Non-Surgical Spinal...
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Chiropractic Myths Busted: What Most People Get Wrong About Adjustments
Chiropractic care is often misunderstood, despite its proven benefits for millions of people each year. Myths and misconceptions can discourage individuals from exploring this natural, non-invasive approach to health—especially when dealing with issues like back pain, migraines, poor posture, or stress.At Boardman Family Chiropractic in Phoenix, Arizona, we’re committed...
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How Stress Affects Your Spine — And What You Can Do About It
Stress is often called a silent disruptor—and for good reason. It affects more than just your mental state. Over time, chronic stress can take a serious physical toll on your body, interfering with your sleep, mood, digestion, and even your spine health. In today’s fast-paced world, many people experience...
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Why Pediatric Chiropractic Care Matters: Supporting Healthy Growth from Infancy to Adolescence
From the moment a child enters the world, their body embarks on an incredible journey of growth and development. Each milestone—lifting the head, sitting up, crawling, walking, running, or excelling in sports and school—depends on the optimal function of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. These systems are deeply interconnected,...
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Why Chiropractic Care After a Car Accident Is More Important Than You Think
Why Chiropractic Care After a Car Accident Is More Important Than You ThinkCar accidents can be traumatic—physically, emotionally, and mentally. Even low-speed collisions can result in hidden injuries, such as whiplash, soft tissue damage, or spinal misalignments, which may not present symptoms until days or weeks later. Many people...
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Say Goodbye to Daily Discomfort: How Chiropractic Care Treats Persistent Back Pain
Breathe Easier: How Chiropractic Adjustments Help Reduce Stress NaturallyWe often think of chiropractic care as a solution for back or neck pain—but did you know it can also help reduce stress? That’s right! Your spine and nervous system are closely linked, and when your body is out of alignment,...
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What’s the Difference Between a Herniated Disc and a Bulging Disc?
Can a Bulging Disc Turn Into a Herniated Disc?Back pain can sneak up on you—and sometimes, what starts as a mild annoyance can turn into something more serious. If you’ve been told you have a bulging disc, you may wonder: Could this get worse? The answer is yes—a bulging...
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Spinal Decompression Therapy: A Non-Surgical Solution for Chronic Back Pain
Can Spinal Decompression Help with Herniated Discs?Herniated discs are one of the most common—and painful—causes of chronic back and neck discomfort. If you’ve been diagnosed with a herniated disc, you might be exploring non-surgical options to relieve the pain. One highly effective treatment worth considering is spinal decompression therapy.What...
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The Importance of Dynamic Stretching
What are the benefits of dynamic stretching before exercise? Dynamic stretching before exercise provides numerous benefits, such as warming up muscles, increasing blood flow, improving joint mobility, and enhancing athletic performance, which ultimately reduces the risk of injury. Warms up muscles and joints: Dynamic stretches, which involve controlled movements through a full...
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What is a Herniated Disc?
What is a herniated disk? A herniated disk refers to a problem with one of the rubbery cushions, called disks, that sit between the bones that stack to make the spine. These bones are called vertebrae. A spinal disk has a soft, jellylike center called a nucleus. The nucleus is encased...
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