Tag: Dr Cam Stewart
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From California Coastlines to Florida Sunshine: Finding Health and Community
Hi everyone, Dr. Cam here, taking a moment to reflect this week. My journey has taken me across the country. I spent my earliest years near the beaches of Santa Barbara, California – a beautiful place with a laid-back vibe. Then came the move to the completely different landscape of rural Mead, Washington, with its…
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Is Your Sleep Position Hurting Your Back? Sleeping Your Way to Spinal Health
Hello North Florida! Dr. Cam here. We spend about a third of our lives asleep – or at least, we try to! That time is crucial for physical and mental recovery. But if you’re sleeping in an awkward position, on an unsupportive mattress, or with the wrong pillow, you could actually be contributing to or…
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Fueling Your Frame: How Nutrition Impacts Inflammation and Healing
Hi everyone, Dr. Cam checking in! As a chiropractor, my main focus is on the structure and function of your spine and nervous system. But achieving true health and wellness often involves looking at the bigger picture, and that includes what you put into your body. Today, let’s talk briefly about nutrition, specifically its role…
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Understanding “Wear and Tear”: What Degenerative Disc Disease Means
Hey North Florida, Dr. Cam here. Sometimes patients come in concerned because they’ve been told they have “Degenerative Disc Disease” or DDD. The word “disease” can sound alarming, making people feel like they have a serious condition that will only get worse. While DDD can cause pain and stiffness, it’s helpful to understand what it…
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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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