Category: Real Life, Real Pain, Real Relief: Your Health Journey with Dr. Cam
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Little Spines Need Care Too! Why Kids Benefit from Chiropractic
Hi everyone, Dr. Cam checking in! As a dad, keeping my kids healthy and happy is my top priority. And as a chiropractor, I know that includes paying attention to their spinal health right from the start. People sometimes ask, “Do kids really need chiropractic care?” My answer is a resounding YES! Think about the…
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That Pain in Your Neck Might Be Your Phone: Tackling “Tech Neck”
Hey North Florida, Dr. Cam here! It’s funny – back working on the farm in Mead, WA, or during intense physical training in the military, the physical stresses were obvious: heavy lifting, awkward positions, long hours on my feet. Now, many of us face a different kind of physical stress, one that seems less dramatic…
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Stress Got Your Back (Literally)? Lessons from High-Pressure Environments
Hello North Florida! Dr. Cam here again. We all experience stress. Work deadlines, family life, finances, even North Florida traffic can trigger that familiar feeling. But stress isn’t just “in your head.” It has profound physical effects on your body, particularly your musculoskeletal system and nervous system. My time as a Combat Corpsman serving in…
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Oh, My Aching Nerve! Understanding and Addressing Sciatica
Hey North Florida, Dr. Cam here. Let’s talk about a type of pain that can literally be a pain in the… well, you know. Sciatica. It’s characterized by pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which branches from your lower back through your hips and buttocks and down each leg. It’s less…
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Chiropractic Adjustments Explained: Pain, Sounds, and Benefits
Hi everyone, Dr. Cam checking in! One of the questions I often get is, “What exactly happens during a chiropractic adjustment? Does it hurt? What’s that popping sound?” There can be mystery (and maybe some movie-fueled misconceptions!) surrounding adjustments, so let’s clear things up. First off, The goal isn’t to “crack your back.” The purpose…
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It Got Personal: My Own Battle with Herniated Discs
Hey North Florida, Dr. Cam here. Over the past few weeks, I’ve shared bits about my background – the farm, track and field, my time as a Navy Corpsman. I’ve also mentioned dealing with my own chronic pain. Today, I want to get a bit more specific about one of the main culprits: multiple herniated…
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The Athlete’s Spine: From the Throwing Circle to Peak Performance
Hello North Florida! Dr. Cam here. Before my military service and chiropractic career, a huge part of my life revolved around athletics – specifically, throwing heavy things really far! In high school and college, I competed in shot put, discus, and hammer throw. These events require explosive power, precise technique, and place incredible rotational forces…
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Headaches and Neck Pain: More Than Just Stress?
Hi everyone, Dr. Cam checking in! This week, let’s talk about something incredibly common but often debilitating: headaches and neck pain. I know this pair very well. Alongside my back issues, chronic neck pain and frequent headaches have been unwelcome companions throughout much of my adult life. Think about the physical postures we adopt: hours…
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That Nagging Back Pain: Lessons from the Hay Bales
Hey North Florida, Dr. Cam here again! Last week, I mentioned moving from sunny California to rural Mead, Washington, and swapping surfing for farm work. Let me tell you, nothing teaches you about your back faster than throwing hay bales or mending fences under the Washington sun. Long hours, repetitive lifting, awkward postures – it…
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Hey North Florida! Let’s Talk Health, From Someone Who’s Been There.
Hey everyone, I’m Dr. Cameron Stewart, but please, call me Dr. Cam. I’m thrilled to be practicing here in beautiful North Florida, helping folks feel and function their best. Over the next year, I want to share some thoughts with you right here on this blog – weekly insights into health, wellness, and how chiropractic…
Cameron Stewart, D.C. 