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How Does a Chiropractor Use Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections?

Have you been advised to have lumbar epidural steroid injections, also called LESIs? Primary care providers, chiropractors, or other specialists may suggest these injections to ease back pain. Read on to learn more!

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How Can I Tell Whether I Have Sciatica or Peripheral Neuropathy

Pain and numbness in the legs can make it hard to know whether you have sciatica or peripheral neuropathy. Learn what symptoms set these conditions apart.

Doctor examines a man’s back as he lies on an exam table to determine the best treatment for sciatica.

Looking for the Best Treatment for Sciatica? See a Chiropractor!

Pain down the back of your leg could be a sign of sciatica, and the best treatment for sciatca—chiropractic care—may surprise you.

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August 28, 2018

Q&A – What to Expect from Your First Massage Therapy Session

If you’re thinking about massage therapy as a treatment, find out what to expect from your first session!

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What Causes Low Back Pain and How Can Chiropractic Care Treat It?

About 80% of people will have disabling low back pain at some point in their lives. Click to learn how we can help.

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