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Nerve Flossing Exercises in Chicago – Andersonville | Ravenswood Chiropractic

Published by Dr. C.J. DeFabio, D.C. | July 11, 2020

‘Nerve flossing,’ what’s that? At Ravenswood Chiropractic and our specialty clinic Chicago Laser Pain Center in Andersonville, our chiropractic physicians use a variety of conservative, evidence-informed physical medicine approaches to help reduce pain, restore movement, and get you back to the activities you care about. Often many of the conditions our providers treat include injuries to nerves, joints, or muscles. For our patients experiencing certain types of nerve injuries, our providers may incorporate specific neurodynamic…
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Why Does “Cracking” My Joints Feel So Good and Other Joint “Cracking” Questions Answered

Published by Dr. C.J. DeFabio, D.C. | June 15, 2020

Cracking My Joints Feels So Good It’s true, “cracking” your joints can feel great, what’s up with that? It’s such a common question; we get it at the office almost every day. Many people have experienced that chiropractic adjustments, aka a chiropractor “cracking” your joints, whether it’s your fingers, back, or neck, can feel great. When a chiropractor adjusts you and you hear your joints’ crack’, that sound is a sign that your joints are…
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Meditation for Pain: What Does the Science Say?

Published by Dr. C.J. DeFabio, D.C. | May 18, 2020

Mindfulness Meditation for Chronic Pain: What Does the Science Say? The practice of meditation has been around for thousands of years, but it’s only within the last few decades that it has exploded in popularity. Meditation has become a normal daily practice for stress management and overall wellness. What’s more, recent studies are suggesting that it might also play an important role in how some people experience and cope with pain, especially when used as…
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Ask The Doctor: Why Don’t We Recommend Crunches for Core Strengthening?

Published by Dr. C.J. DeFabio, D.C. | May 9, 2020

We are often asked: Why don’t we recommend crunches as a core strengthening exercise? There are two groups of muscles make up your core, muscles that move your core and muscles to stabilize your core. In particular, your diaphragm and transverse abdominis are important core stabilizing muscles, while your iliopsoas and rectus abdominis are powerful core moving muscles. When developing an exercise routine for core stability, it is essential to incorporate exercises that isolate and…
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Chronic Pain and Chronic Depression: Ending A Vicious Cycle

Published by Dr. C.J. DeFabio, D.C. | February 6, 2020

Did you know that the many people suffering from depression are also dealing with some form of chronic pain? One study found that an average of 60% of depressed subjects also reported chronic pain symptoms. This raises the question: Are the two related? Research suggests there may be a meaningful overlap between depression and chronic pain including shared brain pathways involved in pain perception, stress, and mood regulation. Let’s take a closer look at chronic…
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Nerve Flossing Exercises in Chicago – Andersonville | Ravenswood Chiropractic

Why Does “Cracking” My Joints Feel So Good and Other Joint “Cracking” Questions Answered

Meditation for Pain: What Does the Science Say?

Ask The Doctor: Why Don’t We Recommend Crunches for Core Strengthening?

Chronic Pain and Chronic Depression: Ending A Vicious Cycle