As the dawn of a new academic semester beckons, students everywhere are preparing to shoulder the weight of textbooks and assignments once more - quite literally. With hefty backpacks becoming an unspoken part of their uniform, it’s important to understand the potential strain it could place on their still-developing spines.

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‘Tis the season for joy, celebration, and sadly for some, discomfort. Indeed, the bustling holiday season can often be accompanied by a less than festive guest - back pain. Whether it's from hours spent in the kitchen, hunched over a computer shopping for gifts, or shoveling snow off the driveway, the onset of back pain can put a damper on holiday festivities.

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Vehicle alignment depends largely on the durability of tires working in tandem with the structure and function of the axle. Unbalanced alignment contributes to an eventual breakdown due to the asymmetrical stress load eroding at the structure. The rate and symmetry of breakdown depends on alignment. This same principle occurs with the human spine.

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The debilitating effects of back pain torments millions of people worldwide. Approximately 700 million people suffer from back pain. Studies estimate that nearly 85% of the population will experience some form of back pain in their lifetime. Researchers warn that those experiencing low back pain experience a 13% increased risk of early death. Proactively eliminating the source of the low back pain before facing a permanent problem represents one of the most important health pursuits any individual can make.

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An old adage instructs that good things come to those who wait. Waiting to make health care choices proves to be a major exception to the time-honored virtue of patience. Dental checkups, mammograms, prostate exams and physicals help detect problems early or address them before they turn into a larger problem. New research proves the value of early intervention to address back and sciatica pain.

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Low back pain represents a consistent and costly musculoskeletal condition. Patients with low back pain endure surgery, injections, and expensive visits to emergency departments. Over-the-counter NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory) drugs usually serve as the first choice of relief for back pain sufferers. These NSAID drugs carry a large list of unwanted and dangerous side effects. They also never address the structural cause of the problem. Thousands of people continue to investigate various alternatives to invasive treatments used to alleviate back pain.

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Disc herniations plague millions of people every year. The most common route taken by most seeking pain relief comes from strong medication, cortisone shots, and back surgery. Back pain can be so severe that many suffering from such stabbing and burning pain resort to anything that produces even the slightest bit of comfort. Sleep becomes a chore and evening rest tends to be the worst for those suffering from the pain of a disc herniation. No amount of positioning provides enough pain relief to sleep as the minutes dwindle by before the start of another pain-filled workday. Solutions outside of drugs and surgery exist that reduce pain and promote healing for those suffering from disc herniations.

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Chiropractors began helping men, women, and children of all ages get and stay well without the use of drugs and surgery in 1895. The Chiropractic profession stands the test of time through patient-centered care and results. Research continues to show the value of Chiropractic care through evidence that shows a reduction in the need for drugs, surgery, and expensive forms of healthcare.

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