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Between 1998 and 2008, spinal fusion surgery (a form of back surgery) had increased 2.4-fold in the United States.(1) And the most common reason for the increase? Disc degeneration.(2) Back surgery has its place and time, but opting for one is not a small decision. It’s also a procedure that cannot be undone. Asking yourself the following questions will help you …
Dangers of pain killers vs. Chiropractic adjustments Heroin addiction came up in the Democratic debate before the holidays. All three candidates acknowledged that prescription opioid pain medications, such as Vicodin and Oxycontin, often open the door to heroin abuse, and we need to tighten up regulations on opioid prescriptions. Tighter regulation is a great start, but that only solves half …
