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What Is A "Slipped Disc?"
Did you know that flying squirrels don’t fly . . . that guinea pigs are neither pigs nor are they from Guinea. Your “Funny Bone” is neither funny (when you bump it) nor is it a bone. In fact, it is actually the ulnar nerve as it passes behind the elbow. A "slipped disc" is yet another misnomer. Allow me to explain. A spinal disc is a cushion that separates two adjacent bones in your spine. The outer edge of your spinal disc is called the annulus fibrosis and is firmly a
Tim St. Onge
Feb 15, 20233 min read
Could Your Headache Actually Be Coming From Your Neck?
Could Your Headache Actually Be Coming From Your Neck? If you get headaches over and over, you probably know the routine. Your head starts hurting. You take something for the pain. Maybe the headache gets better. Then a few days later, it comes back. But what if the problem isn't actually starting in your head? For some people, recurring headaches can be connected to problems in the neck. When a headache originates from structures in the neck, it is often called a cervicogeni
Insulin Resistance: The Hidden Driver of Weight Gain
You’re eating better. You’re exercising. Maybe you’ve even cut calories, stopped eating late at night, and started walking more. But the scale barely moves. Or worse—you keep gaining weight. It’s frustrating. And after a while, it’s easy to think: “Maybe I just need more willpower.” But weight regulation is more complicated than willpower or calories alone. For some people, one piece of the puzzle may be insulin resistance. Insulin resistance can make it harder for your bod
Why Losing Weight Isn't Just About Calories
You've probably heard the advice before: "Just eat less and move more." If it were really that simple, millions of people wouldn't still be struggling. At Thrive Chiropractic & Functional Health, we regularly hear comments like these: "I'm doing everything right." "I barely eat anything." "I exercise almost every day." "Nothing works anymore." If you've ever felt this way, you're not alone. And it doesn't automatically mean you're doing something wrong. Your Body Is Designed
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