by Dr. Billie King Shaw | Apr 16, 2013 | Health Articles

Almost everyone I know loves it when they can really see the results from their hard work. Whether it's a student that studied hard to get an A, getting that long awaited promotion at work, hitting your weight loss goal on a diet, or reaching that next level with exercise we just love patting ourselves...
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by Dr. Billie King Shaw | Apr 11, 2013 | Health Articles

Your sciatic nerve is the longest and widest nerve in your body, and runs from the lower back, down through the buttock, and all the way into the lower leg, where it controls the muscles in that area. It also provides sensation to the thighs, legs, and the soles of the feet. When the sciatic...
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by Dr. Billie King Shaw | Apr 9, 2013 | Health Articles

Mechanical stress over the years of our life is often considered as a primary contributor to the deterioration of joints, ligaments, and tendons. Commonly known as arthritis or osteoarthritis it primarily affects the larger joints of the body such as the hips, knees and the lumbar spine. The shoulder is also prone to undergoing arthritic...
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by Dr. Billie King Shaw | Apr 4, 2013 | Health Articles

Traveling can be rough on the body. Whether you are traveling alone on business or on your way to a sunny resort with your family, long hours in a car or an airplane can leave you stressed, tired, stiff and sore. "Prolonged sitting can wreak havoc on your body," says Dr. Scott Bautch, a member...
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by Dr. Billie King Shaw | Apr 2, 2013 | Health Articles

Throughout the ages many of the greatest minds have pondered the simple question, "What is the purpose of life?" and have come to a variety of different conclusions. In fact, most of these greatest minds agree that as human beings we will all consider this question or some variation of this question at some point...
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by Dr. Billie King Shaw | Mar 28, 2013 | Health Articles

So many choices, which one should I choose? Unfortunately we do not look for the proper support until we are in pain. Lumbar back support products are designed to help prevent neck and back pain, which can lead to pain in other parts of the body as well. Most importantly when choosing the support is...
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by Dr. Billie King Shaw | Mar 26, 2013 | Health Articles

The vast majority of adults today have experienced some level of back pain during their life. Whether it was following strenuous activity or just lifting something awkwardly. Most often the pain will dissipate following a period of rest if it is purely a muscular type of pain. However, this is typically a far cry from...
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by Dr. Billie King Shaw | Mar 21, 2013 | Health Articles

Although the wind on your face is exhilarating, a burning sensation in the shoulders, numbness of the arms and hands, and tightness in the neck could be deterring some of that enjoyment. These are common sensations among both recreational and competitive cyclists. At first they may be easy to ignore, but if they come back...
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by Dr. Billie King Shaw | Mar 19, 2013 | Health Articles

The fastest growing number one health problem in the world is obesity. Obesity is contributing to an increased risk of other diseases and putting a strain on national health budgets. Please find below some concerning facts and figures related to obesity: About 17% of medical costs in the US are due to obesity and its...
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by Dr. Billie King Shaw | Mar 14, 2013 | Health Articles

There are many people around the world that suffer with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome each year, and the numbers are continuing to rise. Most people don't realize that Chiropractors offer one of the most successful treatments for this issue. The Reality of Carpal Tunnel Carpal Tunnel Syndrome typically starts off as pain or numbness and tingling...
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