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Union City Chiropractors Promotes Wellness

June 2009 · Leave a Comment 

No other medical professional is quite as associated with overall physical wellness as the chiropractor. Granted, in unlearned circles the work is still referred to as “bone cracking” yet this kind of thinking is quickly dying out, especially now that chiropractic care is entering the mainstream. It is not surprising that more and more patients flock to chiropractors, at least that is what we have seen at our Union City Chiropractic Care office, since many insurance companies now recognize them as primary care... [Read the full story]

Sciatica Pain Relief

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Relief For Sciatica Pain

May 2008 · Leave a Comment 

The pain may come out of nowhere like a lightning bolt or manifest itself in the form of a constant, nagging ache deep within the hip area. Regardless of how it makes itself known, sciatic pain should not be ignored. Many people often ignore the early stages of what is a serious condition by neglecting to see a chiropractor who can diagnose and treat the problem. Sciatica is a term that refers to the painful inflammation of the sciatic nerve, the longest and largest nerve in the body. Sciatica comes from the Latin word... [Read the full story]

Shoulder Pain Cures

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Seven Causes of Shoulder Pain and Cures

May 2008 · Leave a Comment 

Shoulder pain can be a problem not only because of the discomfort it causes, but also because it may limit an individual’s mobility and ability to perform everyday tasks. Actions such as putting on a coat, lifting a gallon of milk or other simple, routine things suddenly become an exercise in pain each time they are performed because of shoulder pain. Yet, shoulder pain doesn’t have to prevent an individual from enjoying life and chiropractic care is a way to quickly and effectively deal with the problem. Chiropractic... [Read the full story]

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Another Tip for Back Pain Relief from Your Union City Chiropractor

May 2009 · Leave a Comment 

Many people have pain in different areas of their body including their lower back. There’s a variety of medical issues that can cause pain. You can know what to do about the uncomfortable pain in your lower back by trying to eliminate the factors that cause it, and by the length of time it’s been going on. The pain can be dealt with, and you can find a way to live with it. There are many reasons why you may be experiencing pain. The body is a complicated machine, so it might take you a lot of investigation and deduction... [Read the full story]

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Is Your Headache An Early Warning Sign?

June 2008 · Leave a Comment 

Headaches are so common that people often think that getting one is a normal part of life and give it little thought. Headaches do not always signal a deeper, underlying problem. But like a fever, they can also be a warning sign. That’s why headaches may be an indicator that an individual needs to see a chiropractor and discover chiropractic care for themselves. There are several triggers that can lead to headaches, which include: • Chemical stressors (i.e., hormonal changes) • Physical stressors (i.e., structural... [Read the full story]

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TMJ Fremont

January 2009 · Leave a Comment 

“TMJ,” Fremont Chiropractor Dr. Hans Freericks explains, “can absolutely be treated with chiropractic care.” If you are unfamiliar with TMJ or Temporal Mandibular Joint Dysfunction, here is a brief explanation. When the disk in your jaw gets displaced, it causes TMJ. This condition makes opening and closing your mouth difficult. If left untreated, this will lead to severe problems like headaches and pain in the ears. You can tell if you have TMJ by a grinding or crunching sound when you open or close... [Read the full story]

Listen To What Our Patients Have To Say About Discover Chiropractic

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If you have questions we haven’t answered here, please call our Fremont Chiropractic office at 510-797-4796.

 

We know that the more you learn about chiropractic, the more confidence you’ll have that it will work for you. It’s safe. It’s natural. And it works. It’s a simple idea that has stood the test of time and helped millions enjoy relief and better health.

 

You can also ask Dr. Hans your health and wellness related questions by sending an email to:

 

drhans[ AT ]drhans.net.

 

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What If Chiropractic Doesn’t Work?

If our chiropractors are unable to find and correct the cause of your particular health problem, we will refer you to other specialists who may be able to help. Your health is... [Read more]


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