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Chiropractic aids in asthma relief Allergens aren’t the only culprit of asthma attacks. Stress factors such as moving to a new home, or changing jobs may induce or aggravate attacks. Even emotional expressions such as fear, anger, frustration, hard crying, or laughing can cause an attack. Alternative treatments should be incorporated into the treatment program […]

Chronic Sinus Trouble Do you wake up with a stuffy head and mucus in your nose or throat? Feel as if you always have a cold or that your last cold never left you? Experience chronic postnasal drip? If you answered yes, you may be suffering from sinusitis–the most common condition in the 18 to 45 age […]

Recently, Dr. Jimmy Lopez UWS owner and clinic director of our Roscoe Village clinic was featured in Voyage Chicago. Voyage is an online magazine whose mission is to build a platform that fosters collaboration and support for small businesses, independent artists and entrepreneurs, local institutions and those that make Chicago interesting. Below is an excerpt of […]

Ankle pain and injury are not issues reserved solely for athletes. In the United States, more than 25,000 people deal with ankle sprains or pain every day. Studies show that somewhere around 40 percent of ankle sprains are not treated correctly or are misdiagnosed, which leads to disability or chronic ankle pain. When the ankle […]

The statistics are sobering. The typical American lifestyle consists of a diet that far exceeds the daily recommended intake levels in calories from sugars and solid fats, sodium, refined grains, and saturated fat. It is also lacking in the recommended amounts of fruits, vegetables, dairy, whole grains, and oils. The result is obesity and experts […]

If you have ever had a migraine before then you know that it is much more than a simple headache. The symptoms of a migraine can be debilitating, lasting hours and even days. According to the Migraine Research Foundation, it is the eighth most disabling disease in the world. An estimated 38 million people in […]

Facet joint problems are among the most common sources of lower back and neck pain. They can cause debilitating, chronic problems with the neck and back and can lead to other more serious conditions and symptoms that can be disabling. Cervical facet joint syndrome, or cervical facet osteoarthritis, is a degenerative condition marked by stiffness […]

Simple stretches for improving flexibility Chiropractic is a very effective method for managing back pain, but what many patients don’t realize is that there are things they can do to make it even better. By employing simple stretches, a chiropractic patient can improve his or her range of motion and increase flexibility. These are some […]

Chiropractic care has been increasing in popularity Over the past decade, the medical community is understanding recognizing the value of chiropractic care. Chiropractic care is beneficial in treating many conditions as well as improving overall health and wellness. Chiropractic treats more than just back pain.  Because of chiropractic’s whole body approach to health care, it […]

Everyone has stiff, sore muscles now and then. From overdoing it at the gym to sleeping in an awkward position, there are many reasons you might feel some muscular aches and pains. Some medical conditions or illnesses can also cause soreness. Several studies have found a remarkable, effective, inexpensive cure that is natural and safe […]