Back Pain Due to Disc Problems: What Are the Causes and Possible Treatments?

Back pain from degenerative disc disease or disc herniation is caused by a combination of injury, a change in the biomechanics of the spine (postural problems) and accelerated degenerative processes. This leads to instability and inflammation/irritation. Instability leads to muscle guarding/stiffness, muscle fatigue and finally spasm. An inflamed disc reproduces pain internally, in vertebral bones…

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Harold – Spinal Decompression

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My name is Harold and I am a spinal decompression patient under the care of Dr. Michael Davis at Firm Foundation Chiropractic. Many years ago, while serving in the military, I sustained a career ending low back injury. My military medical doctor thought I would never walk again, but through long hours of rehab and…

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7 Ways to Take Care of Yourself this Fall

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Can you smell it? Fall is in the air. The leaves are turning and a new season is definitely here. There’s nothing like a seasonal transition to make changes in your life. I’d love to share a handful of things you can think about on your wellness journey! Will you share what ones resonate the…

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Sue

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Headache Testimonial My name is Sue and I am a long time patient of Dr. Michael Davis of Firm Foundation Chiropractic.  I am writing the following testimonial because of the amazing difference chiropractic adjustments has made in the quality of my life. About ten years ago, I developed bad headaches and very stiff muscles in…

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Do Chiropractors Cure Pain?

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Curing and Relieving Pain I frequently get asked the question, “How do chiropractors “cure” back or neck pain?” The short answer is chiropractors do not “cure” back or neck pain, but rather remove impediments to your body’s natural healing process which then allows your own body to heal itself. There are many causes of neck…

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