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Spinal Hygiene: Breathe, Mobilize & Stabilize
Global Burden of Spine Pain Spine pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Current research suggests that up to 80% of individuals will experience a major episode of back pain at some point during their lifetime. Approximately 20% of these individuals will still experience pain 1 year after the initial onset. Due to the…
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FINDING A CHIROPRACTOR IN FARGO
Finding a chiropractor in Fargo can be a bit overwhelming. For some, it’s a totally new experience. For others, it can be a challenge to find the “right” chiropractor. As you look around Fargo you can probably tell that there is no shortage of chiropractors. So, you’re probably wondering, how do I find the best…
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TIPS TO STAY HEALTHY DURING THESE CRAZY TIMES
Let’s be honest, 2020 has started off a little bit differently than we all expected. As public officials continue to recommend social distancing as the best way of limiting coronavirus spread, people may be getting a little stir crazy spending the majority of their time in their homes in isolation. Although we hope that this…
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Do I need an x-ray before receiving chiropractic treatment?
In most cases, the answer is no. There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding the use of x-rays in chiropractic practice. X-rays are just one of the many imaging tools used to show bony or structural problems. One of the problems with routine x-rays is that, in the majority of cases, they provide no useful…
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The Core: what is it? What’s its function? how should you train it?
What is the Core? The term “core” is just one of many words people use to describe the muscles that surround the abdominal region. When most people think of their core, they tend to think about the rectus abdominis or the “6- pack” muscle along the front of the abdomen. Although this one muscle is…
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The Joint by Joint Approach: A conceptual framework of the human body.
The Joint by Joint Approach allows one to gain an appreciation of the functions of various joints in the body. Understanding this framework helps to explain why we rehab or train certain areas of the body one way and other areas another way. This framework was popularized by a physical therapist and a strength and…
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Compression: A Novel Treatment for Acute Soft Tissue Injury
A soft tissue injury is usually accompanied by one or more of the following symptoms: pain, limitations in movement, swelling, weakness, bruising and/or difficulty bearing weight. In my last post, I discussed the use of PEACE & LOVE in the management of acute, subacute and chronic soft tissue injuries. If you did not get a…
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PEACE & LOVE – A new approach in the management of soft tissue injuries.
If you have spent any amount of time around a training room, you have likely heard of the acronym PRICE (Protect, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) or RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) for managing soft tissue injuries (i.e. a pulled muscle or ankle sprain). Although many professionals think of these as the standard of care, some…
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Hello!
Welcome to 701 Chiropractic + Rehab. My name is Dr. Ben Robers and I am the owner and chiropractor here at the clinic. We are new to West Fargo, ND and we’re very excited to be in the community. Here at 701 Chiropractic + Rehab, we specialize in the treatment of musculoskeletal issues. Whether that…
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