We’ve all been there—a stiff back after a long day, a sharp ache after lifting something heavy, or that nagging pain that just won’t go away. It’s easy to brush it off and hope it gets better on its own. But here’s the truth: back pain isn’t just “normal” or something you have to live with.
Read MoreBack pain is one of the most common reasons people visit chiropractic clinics in Marion and across Southern Illinois. Yet, many people continue to procrastinate getting real help – waiting until their pain is unbearable or relying only on temporary fixes.
Read MoreSleep researchers, however, aren’t clear on the exact reason why humans even need to sleep. From an evolutionary perspective sleep would certainly have left primitive humans vulnerable to attack so it must offer some great advantage. Generally speaking, sleep is thought to allow our brains and our bodies to heal and repair from the damage of the day; synaptic plasticity is managed, brain pathways that are not being used are pruned, muscles are repaired, and energy stores are replenished.
Read MoreBelow is exactly why you should NOT seek quick and inadequate care from providers that rush your appointments and provide cookie cutter approaches.
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