Digestive Issues, Gas Pains, and Mid-Back Stress – Could T12 Be Involved? Many people are surprised to learn that digestive discomfort, bloating, and certain mid-back pain patterns may have a spinal component. The nervous system controls digestion, lymph circulation, and organ function, and irritation along specific spinal levels can influence how these systems function. One…
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Every year, millions of kids head back to school carrying backpacks that are far heavier than their growing bodies should handle. Over time, that extra weight can lead to poor posture, muscle strain, and even long-term spinal issues. How Heavy Is Too Heavy? Most experts agree that a backpack should weigh no more than 10–15%…
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If you’ve ever dealt with constant sinus pressure, stuffy ears, or headaches behind the eyes, you know how exhausting it can be—especially when medications only temporarily relieve the symptoms. What many people don’t realize is that the upper cervical spine (C1/C2) plays a major role in sinus drainage and nerve function. When these vertebrae are…
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Have you ever heard the word subluxation and wondered what it really means? In chiropractic care, a subluxation is more than just “a bone out of place.” It’s a misalignment or restriction in the spine that interferes with how your nervous system communicates with the rest of your body. Think of your spine as the…
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Soccer is one of the most demanding sports on the body. Players run, sprint, jump, pivot, and kick for 90 minutes or more — all of which place a huge amount of stress on the hips, pelvis, and lower back. One of the most common injuries we see in soccer athletes is sacroiliac (SI) joint…
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Struggling with sharp leg pain that keeps you from walking, bending, working, or sleeping? What is Sciatica? Irritation of the sciatic nerve, causing pain, tingling, or numbness from lower back down the leg. Can be caused be several factors: disc bulge, stenosis, Piriformis syndrome and etc. Common Causes: Disc issues, posture, injuries, muscle imbalance,…
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Most people walk into a chiropractor’s office thinking about pain. But pain is just the symptom. The real issue is what’s causing that pain — and that’s where our work begins. At Back to Life Chiropractic, we take a unique, three-phase approach: Relief Phase – We reduce pain and inflammation with precise adjustments, anti-inflammatory supplements…
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Problems caused by a C2 “Axis” Subluxation A subluxation is a minor misalignment of the spine causing nerve interference. Your body communicates from the brain through the spinal cord, spinal nerves and peripheral nervous system. Your body communicates back to the brain through your nervous system. Your nerves are like wires but much more delicate. …
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1. Download the Transformation Journal for 2024. Set Goals and Track them with positive affirmations. Journaling is a great ANS balancer. 2. Get Adjusted Regularly to remove subluxtions to your spine and fixations to your extremity joints. 3. Start the year off with a cleanse. We have several at our office to choose from: liver, G.I., gall bladder,…
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What’s the value of knowing where your C1 Nerve Root travels in your body? It can give you an idea of how intricate your neurological system is, and how it can affect the function of every part of the body by coordinating the tissues and organs the nerve is innervated with. The spinal bones house and…
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