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Active Spine and Joint Institute takes a multidisciplinary approach to getting you out of pain and getting you active again.   Here we’ll share more information about what you can expect from our highly experienced medical practitioners as we treat your chronic pain.

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Find Freedom from Chronic Back Pain with Spinal Decompression

Are you one of the millions of people who suffer from chronic back pain? If so, you're not alone. Back pain is one of the most common complaints among adults and can be caused by a variety of factors. One treatment that has gained popularity in recent years is spinal decompression, which can help alleviate chronic back pain without surgery or drugs.

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Chronic Back Pain in Men: What to Do If You're Over 50

If you're a man over 50, you're not alone if you're dealing with chronic back pain. There are a number of reasons why back pain is so common in men over 50. One reason is that as we age, our discs break down. Be sure to keep reading to learn more about why you might be suffering from back pain.

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Gardening Tips to Prevent Back Pain: Cultivating Comfort in Your Green Space

Spring is here at last and many of us will be enjoying getting back into the garden again. Gardening is a wonderful hobby that allows you to connect with nature, beautify your surroundings, and even grow your own food. However, it can sometimes be a physically demanding activity, leading to body aches and pains. Don't let this discourage you from enjoying your garden! By following some simple tips and techniques, you can minimize discomfort and cultivate your green space with ease.

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A Guide to the Functionality of Your Spine 

The movements we take for granted wouldn't be possible without a healthy spine. Thanks to your strong backbone, you can jump over a puddle, bend to pick up your dropped keys or twist to reach your lunch in the backseat of your car. As much as we rely on our spines, it's not surprising that back pain is a common complaint. In fact, 80% of Americans can expect to experience back pain at some point in their lives, according to statistics from the American Chiropractic Association.

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Spinal Decompression Therapy - Is it right for you?

Spinal Decompression Therapy is a nonsurgical, FDA-approved treatment for back pain. Spinal decompression works by gently stretching the spine, which takes the pressure off the discs and nerves in your spine. This allows the discs to heal and the nerves to become uncompressed. At Active Spine and Joint Institute, we use Spinal Decompression as part of our Active Back program which also includes physical therapy, electric stimulation, and chiropractic adjustments.

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Do you have tech neck?

Chances are, you came to our blog on your mobile device. And that means, you may also be suffering from tech neck.

The added pounds of pressure from the position we hold our heads in while scrolling through social media and our emails is creating pain in our neck, shoulders, back, giving us headaches, and creating misalignments in our entire spine.

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