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Pennywise and Pound Foolish
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Pennywise and Pound Foolish

How do you want to spend your hard earned money in retirement? Enjoying life, playing tennis, golf, walk on the beach or dealing with a disabling health condition?

So many of us in our younger days felt as though we were indestructible. We did not have the time or the money for pain or a health crisis, and looked to the shortcuts to help. We reached for any pill, potion or lotion to cover up the symptoms rather than correcting the cause of the problem.

Chiropractic saves you money by identifying the cause of your health problem rather than just treating the symptoms.

By pinpointing your specific spinal dysfunction, we can correct the cause of the pain by creating better communication to your nervous system. Because when you have better function, you’re more apt to enjoy life as it is meant to be pain free!

Chiropractic also saves you money by keeping minor problems from developing into costly repairs later in in the future. Because chiropractic emphasizes long term-correction rather than just temporary pain relief, your problem is less likely to return or become debilitating. The over counter medications only mask your symptoms. Do not let them burn a hole in your wallet!

When you maintain your spinal health through regular adjustments, you are slowing the degeneration of your joints and discs; thus, preventing further injury. This can reduce the need for other types of treatment, such as medications, surgery or hospitalizations. That means lower health care costs for you and your family in the long run!

Schedule your appointment at Fogarty Chiropractic Life Clinic today at (321) 636-5200 to get a jump start on your savings and health.

The Chiropractic Approach For a Healthier You!!
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The Chiropractic Approach For a Healthier You!!

Think of the brain being the master computer of the body.

The spinal cord, an extension of the brain, carries signals from the brain to the rest of the body via 31 pairs of spinal nerves that exit the cord through openings between the vertebrae. If a vertebra is out of alignment, the communication between the brain cells and tissue cells are interfered with. The breakdown in communication results in a malfunction of the body. Our job as chiropractors is to simply remove those interferences or subluxations that suppress our body to function how it was innately designed to do.

Chiropractors have helped millions of people with neck and low back problems, often saving them from pain, disability, drugs, and surgery.

The chiropractor’s purpose is to gently and painlessly rebalance and realign your spine and structural system to relieve pressure on your nerves, discs, and muscles. Here at Fogarty Chiropractic Life Clinic, we are specially trained to locate and free your body from a severe abnormality that interferes with your proper function. It is called a subluxation, which can be a slight to severe misalignment of your structural system, including your spine. Once we apply specific chiropractic adjustments to free you of subluxations, your body and mind function better.

Call today to schedule your appointment now at Fogarty Chiropractic Life Clinic, (321) 636-5200 so you can start living a better and healthier life!

Avoiding Injuries During the Holiday Season
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Avoiding Injuries During the Holiday Season

In the midst of the holiday season, there is nothing worse than getting hurt and having to sit on the sidelines while everyone else is having fun.

Let us give you a few recommendations:

  1. Be conscious and cautious of your outside surroundings. Tripping hazards are everywhere. (extension cords, gifts, new toys)
  2. Make time for yourself to stay active. Remember the more you do for yourself, the more you can do for your loved ones. (exercise, yoga, meditate, date night)
  3. Be sensible on how you decorate. Use a ladder, not the rocking chair to hang your ornaments.
  4. Wear appropriate and supportive footwear.
  5. Be careful on how you interact with the children. Piggyback rides can be a risk for one’s spinal health.

If something were to happen, don’t hesitate or try to wait out the pain. Remember the 5 most dangerous words, “maybe it will go away.”

Call and schedule your appointment today with Fogarty Chiropractic Life Clinic at (321) 636-5200.

Speed Your Recovery and Return to Work in Half the Time
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Speed Your Recovery and Return to Work in Half the Time

Have you been injured on the job?

Does it seem as though you’re not getting any better? Are you “pushing” yourself to work around your pain? Don’t just get by, get well with chiropractic! If you or someone you know has been hurt on the job, chiropractic can help.

No matter what your occupation – from a day care worker to a construction worker – you can benefit from a program of chiropractic care. As your Doctor of Chiropractic, we focus on correcting the source of your injury, not just treating your symptoms.

A few understand what it is really like to go through a period of disability.

We do. It takes a toll physically, financially, and emotionally. We have good news for you. You can take control over your life again. That’s why we want you to know how effective chiropractic can be in getting you back to work following an injury. No drugs or surgery involved.

Whether it is an industrial mishap, such as a serious fall, or a cumulative stress injury, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, our goal is to get you moving pain free.

Schedule your appointment today with Fogarty Chiropractic Life Clinic at (321) 636-5200 to get yourself back on track!

Try Chiropractic First
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Try Chiropractic First

Think of the brain being the master computer of the body.

The spinal cord, an extension of the brain, carries signals from the brain to the rest of the body via 31 pairs of spinal nerves that exit the cord through openings between the vertebrae. If a vertebra is out of alignment, the communication between the brain cells and tissue cells are interfered with. The breakdown in communication results in a malfunction of the body. Our job as chiropractors is to simply remove those interferences or subluxations that suppress our body to function how it was innately designed to do.

Chiropractors have helped millions of people with neck and low back problems, often saving them from pain, disability, drugs, and surgery.

The chiropractor’s purpose is to gently and painlessly rebalance and realign your spine and structural system to relieve pressure on your nerves, discs, and muscles. Here at Fogarty Chiropractic Life Clinic, we are specially trained to locate and free your body from a severe abnormality that interferes with your proper function. It is called a subluxation, which can be a slight to severe misalignment of your structural system, including your spine. Once we apply specific chiropractic adjustments to free you of subluxations, your body and mind function better.

Call today to schedule your appointment now at Fogarty Chiropractic Life Clinic, (321) 636-5200 so you can start living a better and healthier life!

Are You in Pain? It Could Be More Than What You Believe
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Are You in Pain? It Could Be More Than What You Believe

Bulging disc. Herniated disc. Disc protrusion. Pinched nerve. You may have heard all these phrases to explain severe pain experienced in the neck and back.

The most dreaded is the herniated disc. The discs are structures that lay comfortably between your vertebrae, the gel-filled cushions are the shock absorbers of the spine which allow us to bend and twist easily. A disc can herniate or rupture through a tear in the supportive ligaments enclosing one of discs. This can be initiated by:

  • Sudden injury
  • Constant stress
  • Improper lifting or twisting of the spinal column
  • Degeneration due to neglect

Once the disc is aggravated, the disc material (jelly-like) inflames and applies pressure on the spinal nerves, which may result in pain. In the worst-case scenario, the material can be forced all the way out from between your vertebrae and press on the nerves that branch off the spinal cord. Chiropractors are trained to care for injured discs and can correct the cause of the serious life altering condition.

A herniated disc is a serious injury. Here at Fogarty Life Clinic Chiropractic, we will check your posture, perform a spinal examination, examine spinal range of motion, take x-rays, and may order an MRI (if necessary) to help with the diagnostic process. Chiropractors do not adjust a disc back into place using force, nor can a couple of brief treatment sessions repair your herniated disc. A specific treatment plan can be designed with gentle and specific adjustment techniques, a disc can be repaired and restore you to your regular self. We additionally offer spinal decompression which is also proven to help.

Call Fogarty Chiropractic Life Clinic now to schedule your appointment today at (321) 636-5200 !

Do Headaches Have You Feeling Down and Out?
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Do Headaches Have You Feeling Down and Out?

Many individuals suffer from mild to debilitating headaches.

It can be the mild aggravating pressure to the sharp piercing type that has us want to crawl into a cave and never come out. Many people believe that consuming OTC or prescription medication is the answer for their headache without ever recognizing what is initiating the pain. In addition, all drugs advocated or prescribed have side effects that can be incapacitating for other body systems.

Headaches can have several distinctive triggers that can vary from emotional stress, environmental stimuli, and/or daily activities. Various headaches are categorized as migraine, tension, or cervicogenic headaches. Poor posture involving different lifestyles, headaches typically arise from muscle tension in the neck and can be intensified by sudden neck movements. With routine chiropractic adjustments, patients can slow down the buildup of muscle tension in the neck and maintain proper spinal health.

At Fogarty Chiropractic Life Clinic, we can help distinguish the cause that is generating the headache and work to correct the cause of your headaches. If you have a question about any headaches, call and schedule an appointment with Fogarty Chiropractic at (321) 636-5200.

The Opioid Crisis and How Chiropractic Can Help You
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The Opioid Crisis and How Chiropractic Can Help You

Have you or a loved one ever used prescription painkillers for pain management?

In the past few decades, the usage of pharmacological opioids has increased ten-fold and has impacted every American in one way or another. Opioids have detrimental side effects on your body, and on relationships mentally and emotionally.

A few effects are listed below:

  1. A loved one you care about can pass away from an overdose.
  2. You can develop an addiction.
  3. Your teen or you can develop a substance abuse disorder.
  4. A baby may be born with neonatal abstinence syndrome.
  5. The cost to American taxpayers is in the billions.

Many Americans are deviating away from using analgesic medications and turning to alternatives such as chiropractic care for a more permanent pain relief. If you or someone you know are looking for alternatives to medications that have addictive side effects, call Fogarty Chiropractic at (321) 636-5200 for information and to schedule your appointment today.

Correct Your Posture With Chiropractic
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Correct Your Posture With Chiropractic

Posture is an everyday issue for you and others.

In today’s age, most people lead sedentary lives on their computers and phones. Sitting puts more pressure, more pounds per square inch on your lower spine than any other position creating nerve pressure affecting your health in many ways. Hunched and slumped are unnatural body mechanics and can have effects on your health.

Here are only a few:

  1. Tension headaches can occur from strained neck muscles.
  2. Hunched forward may cause fatigue due to a lack of oxygen.
  3. It can exacerbate gastrointestinal reflux.
  4. Poor posture can generate pinched nerves in your spine causing back pain.
  5. Jaw pain may arise from spine misalignment of the cervical spine.
  6. Poor posture and spinal misalignments can alter your sexual function.

Instead of allowing these effects of poor posture to occur, let us assist you. If you find yourself experiencing any of the above, chiropractic care can help you achieve optimal function and boost your mood.

Call Fogarty Chiropractic at (321) 636-5200 to schedule your appointment today.

Chiropractic Care Can Ease Pregnancy Stresses
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Chiropractic Care Can Ease Pregnancy Stresses

In an average pregnancy, women gain 30-40 pounds causing stress upon their bodies. It is not uncommon for women to undergo many changes during pregnancy. Fortunately, chiropractic care will help make the transition with your weight gain and posture for you and your growing baby. Here are some common conditions that chiropractic can help with:

1. Sacroiliac Pain

Ligament laxity caused by hormonal changes during pregnancy allows these stable and primarily weight-bearing sacroiliac joints to move and shift. This increased mobility places stress on the surrounding ligaments and muscles, which may cause pain. Patients sometimes incorrectly describe their discomfort as hip pain, however they indicate the sacroiliac joint as the area of complaint.

2. Low Back Pain

Low back pain during pregnancy is caused by increased stress on the lumbar spine by an anterior shift in center of gravity. Muscles tend to spasm and become tight, creating altered gait patterns contributing to a wide range of pain severity depending on the patient’s activity level.

3. Sciatic Nerve Pain

Muscle spasms in the gluteal muscles and deep external rotators can compress the sciatic nerve during pregnancy. The baby’s growth contributes to uterine pressure that can directly compress the sciatic nerve, which results in low back pain with radiation into the legs.

4.  Pubic Symphysis Pain

The hormone Relaxin is produced during pregnancy, which allows the ligaments stabilizing the pubic symphysis joint to relax, which permits the joint to move and separate. Also called Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction, or SPD, this condition produces pain and limitation of mobility. It also may contribute to instability of the bony pelvis.

5.  Round Ligament Pain

The round ligaments of the uterus contain muscle fibers that suspend and connect it to the anterolateral abdominal wall on either side. As the uterus grows, the round ligaments stretch and can cause a sharp pain on either side of the abdomen or at the attachment sites of the ligaments near the pubic bones.

Pregnancy should be a wonderful experience without having to contend with pain. Contact us at Fogarty chiropractic to schedule your appointment now at (321) 636-5200.