Tag: Health
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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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Farm Strength, Modern Aches: Repetitive Strain Doesn’t Just Happen Down on the Farm
Hey North Florida, Dr. Cam here! I often think back to those years working on the farm up in Mead, Washington. The work was undeniably hard – lifting, hauling, mending, often repeating the same movements for hours. It built a certain kind of strength, but it also taught me early about how repetitive physical stress…
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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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Pregnancy, Back Pain, and Chiropractic: Supporting Moms-to-Be
Hello North Florida, Dr. Cam here! As a husband and father, I’ve had a front-row seat to the incredible journey of pregnancy. It’s a time of amazing changes, but let’s be honest, it also brings significant physical challenges for moms-to-be. Back pain, pelvic discomfort, sciatica – these are incredibly common as the body adapts to…
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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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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…
Cameron Stewart, D.C. 