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Dr. Brian Paris
Advanced Spine & Wellness Center - Rockville, MD
Doctor of Chiropractic, Clinical Biomechanics of Posture Fellow Performance Enhancement Specialist-NASM
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How Do I Know if I Have Carpal Tunnel?
The Carpal Tunnel pain that many experience in their hand and wrist can actually be a combination of nerve problems in the wrist, elbow and spinal nerves in the lower neck and shoulder. There are two at-home tests that you can perform:
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Isn't some back pain normal?
Pain of any kind, at any age, is a sign that something isn't right. Pain is the way your body signals that a limit has been reached or a problem has developed. Since we can adapt, minor aches and pains are often shrugged off. While they may...
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My doctor prescribed muscle relaxers. Can a Chiropractor?
First, chiropractors don't dispense drugs. We rely on natural methods. Muscle relaxers and even the most common over-the-counter pain medications fail on two counts. First, while convenient, they don't address the underlying cause of your p...
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Dr. Joseph J. Cilea
Advanced Wellness - Marlboro, NJ
Doctor of Chiropractic
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How can stomach exercises help my back pain?
TStrengthening the abdominal and trunk muscles, the core of your body, is one of the first steps towards alleviating low back pain. A weak core is common for those who lead a sedentary lifestyle, and this places a tremendous strain on the l...
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My back pain seems to worsen when I exercise. Why does this happen?
There can be many reasons someone experiences and increase in pain during or after exercise. Firstly, in many instances poor technique may be the cause. It is essential that proper form is maintained throughout an exercise. A second reason ...
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How do I determine what type of treatment is best for my condition?
There is no one treatment that works for everyone. It is best to first rule out more serious causes such as fracture, tumor or infection. Once this is ruled out is best to start with a conservative hands on approach such as spinal manipulat...
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Why does my back pain reoccur periodically?
Back pain is something that needs to be managed. And for some it may require staying on a program of maintenance treatments and consistent exercise. Simply getting rid of the pain without a proactive approach is a recipe for a reoccurrence....
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What causes low back pain?
Low back pain can be caused by a number of factors from injuries to the effects of aging. The spinal cord is protected by the vertebrae, which are made of bone. Between each vertebra are soft discs with a ligamentous outer layer. These disc...
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