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Can Blair chiropractic technique help with neck herniated disc?

Posted in Neck Disorders
Date: Jan 18, 2020
A lot of individuals are familiar with a “slipped disc” in the low back, but fewer people know that you can have the same condition in the cervical spine. “Slipped disc” is common terminology, but doesn’t accurately describe the situation. A herniated disc is a structural condition of the spine that involves the weakening and ...
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How is cervical spine arthritis treated?

Posted in Neck Disorders
Date: Dec 30, 2019
Cervical spine arthritis Many people have heard that cervical spine arthritis occurs as a “normal aging process.” While it’s certainly true that arthritis gets worse over time, not every person develops arthritis in the same way. For example, some individuals develop arthritis in their 40’s-50’s and others have no arthritis at this age. This would have ...
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What does MRI/CBCT scan of the cervical spine show?

Posted in Health Disorders
Date: Dec 17, 2019
Advances in structural imaging of the spine have provided opportunities for a more accurate diagnosis in a timelier manner for patients. Although many conventional chiropractors do not use structural imaging to evaluate the spinal structures, Blair Upper Cervical Doctors routinely utilize imaging. Without seeing spinal structures on a cervical spine scan, you’re leaving your treatment up ...
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Is neck cracking good? Upper Cervical Health

Posted in Neck Disorders
Date: Dec 2, 2019
Most people have witnessed someone crack their neck, and a lot of people crack their own neck for relief. More often than not this type of neck cracking is done in order to loosen up the feeling of a stiff neck, similar to cracking the knuckles of your hands. Is it safe to crack ...
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Can Blair Upper Cervical Adjustment Be Dangerous?

Posted in Health Disorders
Date: Nov 16, 2019
A lot of people are concerned about the safety of upper cervical adjustment when it comes to the neck. They may have seen aggressive manipulations being performed on YouTube, heard stories of adverse reactions to neck adjustments, or even been told by another healthcare provider that they should not have their neck adjusted. It is ...
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