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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Diabetes
Diabetes affects more than 12 million people annually, and the experienced team at Skaggs Chiropractic in Joplin is always seeking the most effective methods to help our patients with diabetes. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) does just that for patients living... Read More
The 5 Most Dangerous Words in the English Language: "Maybe It Will Go Away"
The longer you leave back pain untreated, the harder it is to treat and the longer it takes to recover. And no, your back pain won’t just go away. Even if you get a reprieve, it’ll be short lived. Unless... Read More
Chiropractic Care Can Do Far More for Shingles Than the ER
If you’ve had chicken pox, then you have the shingles virus (Varicella-zoster) lying dormant in nerve tissue surrounding your spine and brain. One in three adults will have the virus reactivate at some point in their life. While not deadly,... Read More
Collision Damage Estimator App: Fast and Convenient or Just Another Cheap Trick?
Since insurance companies are in the business of staying in business, collision damage estimator apps are packaged as fast and convenient when in reality they shortchange you and the situation. And the app’s use essentially blocks you from making any... Read More
Is It Really a Slipped Disc? Symptoms You Should Know
Your spine is made up of bony vertebrae with gel-like discs between them. Spinal discs have a tough exterior and a gel-like interior, designed to absorb shock. Sometimes the disc’s outer shell weakens, allowing the jelly-like center (nucleus pulposus) to... Read More
Can You Really 'Pop' a Rib?
Slipping rib syndrome occurs when cartilage on the upper ribs shifts out of place. It can result in rib pain, a stabbing sensation in the in the upper back and sometimes around to the front imitating a heart attack a... Read More
Sciatica Treatment with Chiropractic
If you’ve been diagnosed with sciatica, you aren’t alone. An estimated 40% of American adults experience this painful condition at least once in their lives. Chiropractors offer effective sciatica treatments that can alleviate your discomfort. Sciatica is caused by compression of... Read More
Is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy a Good Remedy for Stress and Anxiety?
Life is, unfortunately, full of stress. At times, you might be able to implement stress-relieving activities to lower your emotional response. However, you may find that, despite your best efforts, you still feel anxious. Thankfully, you can find relief through hyperbaric oxygen... Read More
Should You Crack Your Own Neck or Seek Chiropractic Care in Joplin?
When you were a kid, were you ever told: “Stop cracking your knuckles! It’s bad for you.” If you were like most kids, you probably kept popping, eventually graduating to your neck and back. Do you still use this technique to get... Read More
Have Neck Pain? Limit Your Exposure and See a Chiropractor First
Neck pain can range from mild to debilitating. Pain and stiffness can make it difficult to move your head, concentrate, or sleep. While neck pain is common, there are several causes, and, in some cases, it can be a symptom... Read More
