by Dr. Billie King Shaw | Nov 15, 2011 | Health Articles

Temporomandibular Joint Disorder, also abbreviated to TMD or TMJ, is the name for a variety of conditions that affect the jaw joint. Symptoms vary from case to case, as does the severity of the symptoms. Most people who suffer pain in the jaw muscles or joints experience only temporary or cyclical problems. Other people go...
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by Dr. Billie King Shaw | Nov 10, 2011 | Health Articles

Why would a parent not take a child to see a chiropractor? The basic answer might come down to no information or incorrect information. Here are three basic reasons why not: 1. They don’t know about Chiropractic, 2. They don’t know about the potential benefits of Chiropractic or, 3. They think that a Chiropractic adjustment...
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by Dr. Billie King Shaw | Nov 8, 2011 | Health Articles

More often than not, stroke is suffered by older people, although they can strike at any age. Risk factors for stroke include poor diet, smoking and lack of exercise. More specifically, stroke is more likely in the obese, those suffering high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, those who abuse alcohol, or have a family history...
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by Dr. Billie King Shaw | Nov 3, 2011 | Health Articles

A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that patients who had an availability to Chiropractic care saved a significant amount of money over patients who did not. 700,000 people with Chiropractic coverage in their insurance plan was compared to 1,000,000 people whose insurance coverage was limited to traditional medical treatments. The total...
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by Dr. Billie King Shaw | Nov 1, 2011 | Health Articles

What is stenosis? Spinal stenosis occurs when the spinal canal narrows, which may be down to a variety of reasons, including mechanical problems brought on by age, thickened ligaments, infection, abscess, developmental or congenital abnormalities, degenerative changes, dislocated or fractured vertebra, or a spinal cord tumor. Low-back pain, limping, and numbness in the legs can...
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by Dr. Billie King Shaw | Oct 27, 2011 | Health Articles

Whiplash is an injury that is common to automobile accidents, but there are many other ways in which this painful blow to the cervical spine can occur. When it does, studies confirm that Chiropractic can provide significant help and long-term healing results. A whiplash injury occurs when there is an abrupt backward or forward jerking...
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by Dr. Billie King Shaw | Oct 25, 2011 | Health Articles

It is a sad reality that a fall can happen to anyone, no matter what your age, and the results of a fall can be anything from zero-injury to fatal. As you get older, however, the likelihood of a fall generally increases as your strength and co-ordination diminishes. Muscle strength and joint flexibility are less,...
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by Dr. Billie King Shaw | Oct 20, 2011 | Health Articles

People who suffer bouts of vertigo will gladly subject themselves to numerous tests and remedies to find the source of the problem. Whether it’s just a few minutes of dizziness, or a full blown attack of whirling and nausea –– the condition is pretty unpleasant. Doctors often scratch their heads while looking into a patient’s...
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by Dr. Billie King Shaw | Oct 18, 2011 | Health Articles

If your home is subjected to leaves falling each year, you’ll have to rake them up, and probably more than once each season. And you’ll almost certainly know about the consequences of leaf-raking on the body, including strain and pain in the neck, the upper and lower back, and in the shoulders. Just because you’re...
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by Dr. Billie King Shaw | Oct 13, 2011 | Health Articles

More and more people are on the search for pain relief and according to the results of a recent study, it appears many people are turning to Chiropractic to alleviate their pain. A national telephone survey, conducted by the Media General Research firm, revealed that 42% of consumers have experienced back pain within the last...
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