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Massage Therapy in Chicago: Top 6 Massage Therapy Services at Ravenswood Chiropractic in Chicago

Published by Dr. C.J. DeFabio, D.C. | September 26, 2017

Top 6 Massage Therapy Services at Ravenswood Chiropractic in Chicago Massage therapy has been used for centuries to treat physical ailments, but recent research suggests that it also helps relieve stress and anxiety. It can even improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression. Have you decided it’s time to get a massage, but you aren’t sure which one to choose? Well, the good news is you don’t have to select one. All you have…
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Top 10 Reasons Every Athlete Needs an Acupuncturist on Their Team

Published by Dr. Marlena Siroki, DACM, L.Ac. | September 8, 2017

Acupuncture for Athletes In recent years, acupuncture for athletes has been receiving more and more publicity. However, the link between acupuncture and physical performance is not a new one. In China, this ancient therapy has been used by martial artists and soldiers alike to improve their abilities throughout the country’s long history. Here are the top 10 reasons that acupuncture is great for athletes, and why every athlete should think about getting an acupuncturist on…
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How To Find The Perfect Backpack

Published by Dr. C.J. DeFabio, D.C. | August 18, 2017

Find The Perfect Backpack It is often hard to find the perfect backpack for a child, as children have personal preferences based on what they like and what their friends have. From our perspective as a parent, it is more important to find a backpack that is durable, comfortable, doesn’t cost a fortune, and doesn’t place undue stress on our kids. Parents who are willing to look long enough should eventually be able…
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How To Find The Right Pillow

Published by Dr. C.J. DeFabio, D.C. | July 27, 2017

How To Find The Right Pillow And Wake Up Without Neck Pain Finding the pillow that is right for you is both a science and a matter of personal preference. Ideally, search for a pillow that places the neck in a neutral position. Since most people spend about 8 hours sleeping every night, finding an ideal position is critically important to getting an excellent, refreshing night sleep and waking up pain free. You don’t have…
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Spinal Manipulation is More Effective In Reducing Lower Back Pain Than Oxycodone and Muscle Relaxants

Published by Dr. C.J. DeFabio, D.C. | July 25, 2017

Spinal Manipulation Is More Effective In Reducing Lower Back Pain Than Oxycodone And Muscle Relaxants Even in this day and age, where we are surrounded by information, many people are hesitant to go to the chiropractor for lower back pain because they either believe that the techniques used by these doctors don’t work or they are afraid. However, there are plenty of scientific studies on the positive results of chiropractic care and spinal manipulation…
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