Tag: Dr Cameron Stewart
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Shoulder Pain? It Might Be Coming From Your Neck!
Hi everyone, Dr. Cam checking in. Shoulder pain is a common complaint I see here in the practice. People often assume the problem lies directly within the shoulder joint itself – maybe a rotator cuff issue or bursitis. And sometimes, that’s true. But very often, shoulder pain, weakness, or restricted movement can actually stem from…
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Beyond the Ache: Chiropractic for Wellness and Maintaining Your Best Self
Hi everyone, Dr. Cam here! So far, we’ve talked a lot about how chiropractic care can help with specific aches and pains – back pain from farm work or herniated discs like mine, neck pain from tech neck or military service, headaches, sciatica, pregnancy discomfort, and issues related to athletic performance. And yes, helping people…
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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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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. 