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Herniated Disc
A herniated disc (sometimes called a slipped disc or a ruptured disc) occurs when the soft and rubbery portion of the disc pushes through a crack in the outer shell of your disc. A herniated disc most often occurs in your lower back, although it can happen in your neck and upper back as well. Depending
Ice vs. Heat
Should I use ice or should I use heat? This is a common question that you may ask yourself after an injury or when you feel pain. Is one better than the other? Does it matter if you use ice or if you use heat? The answer is yes , it does matter. Ice, ice baby
What is the Healthiest Sleeping Position?
More and more research is being published on the importance of sleep. But, what if the way you sleep is preventing you from a good night’s sleep? What is the healthiest sleeping position? Your Sleep and Your Health Research is showing that sleep impacts many aspects of your health and wellness. Poor sleep has been associated
Managing Your Stress During the Holidays
The holidays can certainly be a stressful time of the year. The pressures of family gatherings, traveling, and purchasing gifts is enough to throw anyone off their kilter. With all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s important to slow down and take care of yourself by managing your stress during the holidays. By
Improve Your Balance
Your balance is an important aspect of your overall health and wellness. Whether through trauma, or age, your balance can deteriorate over time. Sprains and strains can also injure the delicate proprioceptors inside of your joints. Proprioception is like the GPS system in your body. Proprioceptors provide information to your brain about where your body is
Backpack Safety
It is time for back to school. Kids are heading back to the classroom for another year of learning. It’s time for new books, new school supplies, and new backpacks! Backpack safety is a topic I often discuss with patients, especially those with children. Spinal misalignments can happen with improper backpack use. This can cause a
CBP Can Help With:
- Back and Neck Pain
- Headache / Migraines
- Scoliosis
- Fatigue
- Allergies
- High Blood Pressure
- Acid Reflux / GERD
- Asthma
- Disc Herniation
Cardinal Chiropractic
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San Francisco, CA 94108