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Backaches and Sciatica Articles

Each month, Dr. Alvin Graun publishes a new article related to backaches and sciatica. Here are some links to the current article and to previous months' articles.

Month: Article
September 2010: Pinched Nerve? Probably Not!
August 2010: River of Nerves
July 2010: Laugh at Low Back Pain!
June 2010: Is Your Job a Pain?
May 2010: Ask a Weightlifter
April 2010: Spinal Fusion: Just the Facts
March 2010: Bed Rest for Back Pain?
February 2010: Natural Healing for Bulging Discs
January 2010: 100 Types of Arthritis?
December 2009: Stress and Back Pain
November 2009: What Makes Muscles Tight?
October 2009: What Does the Pain Feel Like?
September 2009: Essentials of Good Posture
August 2009: What Are Muscle Spasms?
July 2009: What Is a “Pinched” Nerve?
June 2009: Snap, Crackle, Pop: Synovial Fluid!
May 2009: What is Sciatica?
April 2009: The Truth About Failed Back Surgery
March 2009: Heat or Ice?
February 2009: Your Feet and Your Aching Back
January 2009: Is Your Mattress at Fault?
December 2008: Attention Westmont Sleepers!
November 2008: "But Doc, I Didn't Do Anything!"

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Dr. Graun Asks...

What does a chiropractic adjustment do?

Chiropractic adjustments give your spine a little "nudge" at the right place, right time and the right direction so your body can use that energy to "right" itself. With a schedule of consistent chiropractic visits, a new, healthier spinal pattern emerges.

How long does it take to form a bone spur?

Many who begin chiropractic care think their problem happened "last week when you bent over funny." But pictures of the spine tell a different story. Chiropractors know it can take your body years to deposit the calcium necessary to form a bone spur. It's your body's response to stress due to gravity or joint malfunction. And chiropractic care can help.