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Understanding Sciatica and Natural Relief Options
Sciatica is a common condition that affects the sciatic nerve, the longest and widest single nerve in the human body. This nerve runs from the lower back, through the hips, buttocks, and down each leg. When sciatica occurs, individuals typically experience pain along the path of this nerve, with symptoms ranging from mild discomfort to severe, debilitating pain. In some cases, sciatica may also cause numbness, tingling, or weakness in the affected leg or foot. What Causes Sci

Dr. Ross Hanson
Nov 8, 20243 min read
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4 Reasons Your Back "Goes Out"
There are basically 4 reasons your back can "go out". When someone's back "goes out," it typically refers to sudden and severe back pain...

Dr. Ross Hanson
Apr 12, 20241 min read
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Step into Relief: Laser Therapy for Morton's Neuroma
Morton's neuroma, is a painful condition affecting the nerves in the foot. This ailment often goes undiagnosed or misdiagnosed, causing...

Dr. Ross Hanson
Mar 19, 20244 min read
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The Top 3 Stretches For Back Pain
Are you tired of dealing with persistent back pain that just won't seem to go away? You're not alone. Back pain is a common ailment that affects millions of people worldwide. In this blog post, we'll explore three of the best stretches for back pain backed by scientific evidence and expert recommendations. 1. Cat-Cow Stretch: The Cat-Cow stretch is a gentle yoga exercise that helps improve flexibility and mobility in the spine. It targets the muscles of the back, neck, and s

Dr. Ross Hanson
Feb 9, 20243 min read
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Common Types of Tendonitis and Why Laser Therapy Is the Best Treatment Option
Introduction Tendonitis, a condition characterized by inflammation and irritation of tendons, affects millions of people worldwide. It...

Dr. Ross Hanson
Oct 14, 20233 min read
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Laser Therapy: A Ray of Hope for Plantar Fasciitis Relief
Introduction Plantar fasciitis is a common foot condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Characterized by excruciating heel...

Dr. Ross Hanson
Sep 22, 20233 min read
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Sciatica Solutions...
The one-two punch to knock out Sciatica pain Introduction Sciatica is a common and painful condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the sciatic nerve , which runs from the lower back down through the buttocks and into the legs, becomes irritated or compressed. This can lead to symptoms such as sharp, shooting pain, numbness, tingling, and muscle weakness in the affected leg. While self care such as stretching and icing can be effective for mild cas

Dr. Ross Hanson
Sep 8, 20233 min read
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Laser Therapy as the Optimal Treatment for Peripheral Neuropathy
Introduction Peripheral neuropathy is a debilitating condition characterized by damage to the nerves that transmit information between...

Dr. Ross Hanson
Aug 11, 20233 min read
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How Chiropractic and Laser Therapy Can Effectively Treat Disc Herniations
Introduction Disc herniations are a common cause of back and neck pain, affecting millions of individuals worldwide. These painful...

Dr. Ross Hanson
Jul 29, 20233 min read
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Knee Pain - Structure or Function?
Knee pain can be classified as either coming from inside the knee or outside the knee. Knee pain is one of the most common...

Dr. Ross Hanson
May 26, 20232 min read
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3 Types Of Neck Pain
Understanding The Cause or Mechanism Involved In Creating Neck Pain Is The First Step To Getting Rid Of It. Neck pain can have a number...

Dr. Ross Hanson
Apr 14, 20234 min read
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Stop Plantar Fasciitis In Its Tracks!
Early Intervention Is The Key... If you've even woken up in the morning and felt like your first few steps of the day were like walking...

Dr. Ross Hanson
Mar 10, 20232 min read
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The Great Sciatica Imitator
Sciatica Symptoms Can Be Sneaky Sciatica is the name for a collection of symptoms that include pain down the path of the Sciatic Nerve. ...

Dr. Ross Hanson
Feb 10, 20231 min read
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Rotator Cuff Pain?
Many people wrongly assume all Rotator Cuff Injuries require surgery... The rotator Cuff is made up of 4 relatively small muscles that help to provide stability to the shoulder joint and aid in lifting and twisting the arm. These 4 muscles originate on the shoulder blade and attach via the CUFF to the top of the arm bone. Many people falsely believe that all Rotator Cuff problems require surgery. I have personally worked on over 1000 people with Rotator Cuff injuries in my

Dr. Ross Hanson
Sep 13, 20222 min read
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What's The Best Exercise For Your Back?
What's the best exercise for back pain? I've been asked that question hundreds of times in my career and people are always surprised at...

Dr. Ross Hanson
Aug 31, 20222 min read
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Peripheral Neuropathy Relief w/ Laser Therapy
With an estimated 20 Million American affected, Laser Therapy has come to the forefront as the go to treatment for Peripheral Neuropathy....

Dr. Ross Hanson
Aug 8, 20222 min read
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3 Tips To Save Your Back From Yard-work Injury!
Tis the season to wreck your back doing outdoor spring projects... People always assume that winter shoveling injuries keep me very busy....

Dr. Ross Hanson
Mar 16, 20222 min read
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Sciatica Solutions
What You Need To Know About Sciatica... What Is It? Sciatica is a term used to describe nerve pain in the leg that is caused by...

Dr. Ross Hanson
Jan 12, 20212 min read
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My Back Went Out! Here's What Actually Happens...
Everyone has either heard or said the phrase, 'My Back Went Out' . What does it actually mean? What goes out? Does anything actually go 'out'? Let's clear some of these things up, shall we? Typically, when someone says their back goes out they are referring to a sudden painful episode of back pain. This can be after lifting heavy awkward objects, twisting, or even sneezing. What typically follows is a severe spasm of the back muscles and the feeling that you can't move an

Dr. Ross Hanson
Jun 30, 20203 min read
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Noisy Joints? Here's What It Means...
What is that sound? Where does it come from? Is it bad? Almost daily someone will ask me about a clicking, cracking, popping, grinding...

Dr. Ross Hanson
May 19, 20202 min read
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