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by Dr. Mark Hardwick and Dr. Mitchell Jacobs | Feb 14, 2012 | Health Articles
Colic is a condition that usually appears between the 3rd and 6th week after birth, and is characterized by excessive crying. Most cases resolve after 3 months old. Babies with colic can often be seen drawing their arms and legs in as though in pain, and may turn bright red. It is not known exactly...
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by Dr. Mark Hardwick and Dr. Mitchell Jacobs | Feb 9, 2012 | Health Articles
A healthy spine is an often overlooked and essential part of a healthy lifestyle. People who suffer from back pain, particularly if it is long-term, are generally less healthy than those who do not. In fact, back pain costs are staggering not only financially, but also in terms of lost time from work and because...
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by Dr. Mark Hardwick and Dr. Mitchell Jacobs | Feb 7, 2012 | Health Articles
Scoliosis begins in childhood, and describes a condition in which the spine curves sideways causing stiffness and pain. It is known as an idiopathic disease, meaning the cause of it is unknown. Only 2% of the population is affected by scoliosis, and it is more common in females. Detected early, treatment for scoliosis will prevent...
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by Dr. Mark Hardwick and Dr. Mitchell Jacobs | Feb 2, 2012 | Health Articles
Stress has become a fact of life, and for some, the daily norm. Although occasional stress can help improve our focus and performance, living with chronic stress can backfire by causing anxiety, depression, and serious health problems. Understanding who we are, knowing our major struggles, putting them in perspective, and taking action can help us...
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by Dr. Mark Hardwick and Dr. Mitchell Jacobs | Jan 31, 2012 | Health Articles
A “slipped disc” – often synonymous with a low back (lumbar) injury – is a misnomer because discs do not actually slip; they herniate or bulge out from between the bones. A herniation happens when a fragment of the center part (nucleus) of the disc is displaced and pushes through a tear in the outer...
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by Dr. Mark Hardwick and Dr. Mitchell Jacobs | Jan 26, 2012 | Health Articles
The word fibromyalgia is derived from three words: fibro, which is Latin for fibrous tissue; myo, which is Greek for muscle; and algia, also Greek and meaning pain. It is a chronic syndrome which covers symptoms including muscle pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points, and it affects 3 to 6 million people in the United...
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