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Back and neck pain are one of the most common causes of temporary disability and chronic pain, impacting range of motion, mobility, work capability, and all aspects of daily life. Unfortunately, many car accident victims experience back and neck pain for months or longer after the crash, with significant disability. One of the most common…
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The spinal column is a system of circular vertebral bones that form the body’s upright support system and protect the spinal cord. The cushioning disks between each vertebra allow for flexibility and prevent friction between the bones during movement. Unfortunately, as we age, the discs separating the vertebrae degenerate and dehydrate, becoming stiffened. Sometimes, this…
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The human nervous system contains a complex arrangement of over 170 billion cells in the brain and an extensive array of nerve cells traveling along the spinal cord and extending throughout the body. The brain serves as a command centre, sending and receiving messages from the body below through the bundles of nerves in the…
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As we age, the body’s structural support system of bone, muscle, and connective tissue begins to wear down. The spinal column, as the center support structure of the body, is critical for upright posture, shock absorbency, and flexibility. According to a Medicare study of more than 20 million aging Americans, eight million Medicare recipients had…
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The spinal column is a critical component of the body’s structure, supporting an upright posture and protecting the sensitive nerves of the spinal cord responsible for communication between the brain and the rest of the body. A spinal fracture compromises important aspects of daily function. Spinal fractures are another way of describing vertebral fractures, of…
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