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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
Have Back Pain? Limit Your Exposure and See a Chiropractor First
Back pain has become the single leading cause of disability in the world. In American alone, approximately 31 million people experience lower back pain at any given time, and up to 80 percent of the world’s population will experience back... Read More
Don't Trust Everyone: How to Find the Best Auto Injury Attorney
Researching and vetting auto injury attorneys is the last thing anyone wants to have to do after being injured in a motor vehicle accident. Unfortunately, roughly some 50 thousand people are inured each year in accidents in Missouri. If you are... Read More
Now Offering In-Office Digital X-Rays in Joplin
Skaggs Chiropractic is now happy to offer in-office digital x-rays in Joplin. X-rays are important for piecing together a comprehensive understanding of any skeletal misalignments, chronic conditions, or injuries. When you book an appointment at Skaggs Chiropractic, you can complete any necessary... Read More
COVID-19
The following was sent to you because either you are a patient of Skaggs Chiropractic, LLC or a friend. Please be made aware that this is being sent to you because of a pandemic situation, it is not our intent... Read More
Need Headache Treatment from Holiday Stress? Try These 5 Tips
Holidays and stress go hand in hand. 69% of people report feeling stressed during the holidays citing a lack of time while another 69% blame finances for their seasonal stress. Headaches and stress create a vicious cycle. It’s hard to figure out... Read More
Dr. Steven Skaggs has been confirmed a “Trauma Team Member” by the Academy of Chiropractic
Dr. Steven Skaggs, a chiropractor located at 1802 West 32nd in Joplin, MO has been confirmed as a “Trauma Team Member” by the Academy of Chiropractic, a nationally recognized research and academic organization. Dr. Skaggs has undergone rigorous training related... Read More
CBD: Is It the Real Deal or Snake Oil?
Cannabidiol (CBD) in widely becoming available in all 50 states by the grace of the FDA. CBD is a non-psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, because it is not psychoactive the FDA has lifted its prohibition on the use by the general... Read More
4 Chiropractic Pain Relief Alternatives to Opioids
Nearly 1,000 Missouri citizens die every year from opioid misuse and overdose. That’s well above the national average and 1,000 too many. A large majority of these deaths don’t come from illicit drugs like heroin: more than two-thirds are due to synthetic... Read More
8 Keys of Proper Lifting Technique to Avoid Back Pain and Injury
efore you grab that heavy box, ask yourself, “am I ready to miss work thanks to a herniated disc?” If the answer is no, don’t risk it. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 40% of all missed workdays are due... Read More
