LAVACA COUNTY
CHIROPRACTIC

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Did you know… your shoulder is the most unstable and moveable joint in your body. Its wide range of motion is facilitated by four primary muscles and their tendons, which together are called the rotator cuff.

If your shoulder becomes inflamed or an impingement occurs, you may make the mistake of avoiding using your arm to help it heal. It may surprise you to learn that controlled movement is one of the best ways to heal.

Not moving your shoulder can actually contribute to more pain – or even lead to a frozen shoulder!

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Posted in Extremity Pain



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One of the primary side effects of many prevalent headache medications is …more headaches!

That’s right.

Rebound headaches are often caused by the same medications you use to find relief. Even taking medications for more than just a few days may trigger overuse, or rebound, headaches.

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Posted in Headaches



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If you notice that your headaches are becoming more frequent and intense, it can be troubling.

Daily headaches can make it challenging to have a high quality of life and can affect your work and home life.

The good news is that many of the most common types of headaches can be reduced or even eliminated by changing just a few of your daily habits.

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Your head hurts. Could it be coming from your neck? You may be surprised to learn that neck pain and headaches are closely linked together.

A headache that starts from an issue in the neck is called a cervicogenic headache. A cervicogenic headache is characterized by a dull pain that radiates from the neck to the back of the head. At times it may spread around the side or front of your head.

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