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Is there a way to treat back pain arising due to long sitting hours?

I am a 45-year-old man and I work for a tech company. Recently, I have developed severe back pain due to sitting for long hours. I am unable to straighten my back after getting...
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Can excess weight cause spine problems?

I am a 32-year- old woman and post my second delivery I have gained excess weight which just doesn't seem to go. I am having a severe lower back problem and I can almost feel...
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Should I see a chiro after a car accident?

I am still having some neck and upper back pain from my car accident 4 months ago. Is it too late to go see a chiropractor?
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Can a chiropractor relieve muscle pain?

While it is not in my back, I am experiencing muscle pain from an injury. Can chiropractic care improve the pain?
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Pain years after spinal fusion surgery

5 years ago, I had spinal fusion surgery for my scoliosis. I went to physical therapy and recovered well. Now there is a lingering dull pain in my back whenever I lie down....
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Is scoliosis preventable?

My son is in elementary school, he's 6 years old. I know scoliosis happens often in children, but is there any way to prevent it? I'd hate for him to have preventable back issues...
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Do chiropractors offer free consultations?

I am curios whether or not chiropractic care would be beneficial for my overall health, so I was wondering if free consultations in chiropractic care are common practice.
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My father is suffering from severe back pain. Can it be treated with manual adjustment of the spine?

My father is 64 years old and is suffering from severe back pain for the last one month. He is afraid of any kind of spinal or back surgery. Can manual adjustment of the spine...
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Do chiropractors typically take x-rays?

Recently I visited a chiropractor and he took x-rays to rule out any possible pre-existing conditions as the source for my pain. I thought this was a good gesture and I had never...
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My left shoulder is broader than the right. Is this a growth problem?

Until now I never noticed this, but as I started gymming, I observed that my left shoulder is broader than my right shoulder. Is this normal or is it a growth defect that I am...
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Experiencing numbness and pain after elbow fracture treatment. Why is this happening?

I am a 28-year-old man and I recently underwent an elbow fracture treatment following a major accident that I had. Post the surgery, I am experiencing a lot of pain along with...
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My mother has developed a problem of shaking hands. What could be the reason behind it?

My mother is 67 years old and has suddenly developed shaking hands. Her sensation in the hands and fingers is perfectly fine, however, she is having this involuntary shaking....
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Why does my back crack so much during an adjustment?

Sometimes it feels good, and sometimes it feels like nothing, but my back makes a lot of noise during an adjustment. Why is this and what is actually happening when I hear these...
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Back exercises after adjustments?

I recently received an adjustment for lower back pain. What exercises can I do on my own to help with my pain?
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Is it bad to suddenly stop chiropractic care?

I have been going to a chiropractor regularly for 5 years, but due to a shift in my health insurance I will not be able to do that. Will this have any negative effect on my back?...
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Very tight neck

My neck is always tight. I get regular massages. Can chiropractic help?
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Can't turn head right after alignment

I have been getting alignments for years after an accident to deal with chronic back pain. After this last alignment two days ago, something didn't feel right. When I went...
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Sharp, shooting pain in my right leg

I often get a sharp, shooting pain down my right leg. Mostly it happens when I've been standing or walking for a while. Is this what some people call sciatica?
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My back hurts when I sit down. Why?

For the last year or so, my back hurts only when I go to sit down. It is a shooting pain that goes up and down the left side of my back. I don't remember straining this area,...
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Is fertility reduced with spina bifida?

My husband has spina bifida and we have been discussing starting a family. Will his condition affect our odds?
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