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What are the Options for Scoliosis

Lakewood Scoliosis

Scoliosis, an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine, primarily affects girls between the ages of 8 and 18. It will often onset with what appears to be a postural distortion: one shoulder higher than the other or the torso shifted or twisted to one side. However, if it is allowed to advance it can become...

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Hip and Knee Replacements Are On the Rise but You Can Prevent It

Knee Pain Lakewood Hip Pain

Over the last few decades the number of total hip and knee replacement surgeries have been rising at an alarming rate. In the United States for total hip and replacement surgeries have increased more than 50% and 170%, respectively. Europe is also seeing similar rises for these procedures with some the northern European countries reporting...

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Reaching Your Fitness Goals

Lakewood Fitness

Today most people know that they “should” be doing regular exercise. However, for the vast majority it has been so many years, if ever, since they did regular exercise that they don’t even know where to begin. This tends to result in an inevitable merry-go-round of various training programs and routines. You probably know exactly...

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When It Feels Like a Pinched Nerve But It Isn’t

Lakewood Pinched Nerve

Most people that have experienced this painful condition will call it a "pinched nerve", exclaiming, "it feels like I've pinched a nerve". However, the majority of the time there's a bit more going on! Between each of the bones of the spine there are a pair of openings, which are individually called the intervertebral foramen...

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Massage Etiquette

Massage Etiquette

The following is an excerpt taking from an article published in Massage & Bodywork magazine, by Laurie Chance Smith. Massage therapy is a partnership--a relationship that feels intrinsically personal. In this joint venture, there's a mutual energy exchange that requires professionalism and respect by both parties. What should you expect from your massage therapist and...

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Spring into Garden Safety

Lakewood Gardening

As springtime gets under way, weather warms up and leaves turn green, many people will spend more time outside planting bulbs, mowing the lawn and pulling weeds. Gardening can provide a great workout, but with all the bending, twisting, reaching and pulling, your body may not be ready for exercise of the garden variety. Gardening...

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