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November 28, 2010 · Leave a Comment
There are many ways that chiropractors can stay in touch with their patients. Is Facebook chiropractic one of the ways? Using Facebook chiropractors can lead the way in managing the health of their patients. The increasing use of social media by hundreds of millions of people has turned these tools into effective and powerful ways to keep the communication open and continuous. Chiropractors have led the way in many aspects of health care communication, including the mailing of newsletters, ongoing seminars and participation... [Read the full story]

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 can be a problem not only because of the discomfort it causes, but also because it may limit an individuals 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 doesnt 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]

September 2009 · Leave a Comment
If you’re looking for back pain therapy, here are some basic things you should know. First, back pain is nothing to fool around with. If you’re suffering from persistent, acute back pain, then it’s imperative that you don’t self-diagnose and instead get to your health care professional as quickly as possible. Your back is home to your spinal cord, which means that if you do the wrong thing you can end up paralyzing yourself and lose all sensation from your waist down. It’s not something to be... [Read the full story]

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. Thats 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]

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]

If you have questions we havent answered here, please call our Fremont Chiropractic office at 510-797-4796.

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

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What If Chiropractic Doesnt 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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Everyone understands by now that having a good diet is important. But what does good eating habits really mean? The thing about nutrition is that it seems like everyone agrees it is important, but no one really knows what it means. Are carbs important or fattening? Can you drink too much water? Even the so-called experts are divided about nutrition and what it means for people everywhere. Hopefully, these facts about nutrition will help you find a healthier diet and a healthier lifestyle. Nutrition is all about calories. Calories are... [Read more]
What Does All Natural Really Mean?
All natural is one of the most ambiguous phrase of the times. Mainly due to environmental awareness and the animal rights movement, the term, all natural, has come into our everyday vocabulary. Natural is good, right? The corporate marketing minds have successfully hyped the public with the all natural label, applying the phrase to everything from chickens to makeup. They found that by affixing the label to almost any product, sales for that item soared. However, there is no definitive meaning to the phrase. This is where the hype becomes... [Read more]