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August 30, 2017

Correcting desk posture can make for a happier work day

By : Dr. Kasters Staff
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You’ve been sitting at work for hours, and the longer you sit there in front of the computer, the worse your lower back, and neck aches. You find yourself slouching frequently. It’s hard to get comfortable. What’s wrong with this picture? Chances are, you’re not sitting properly, and your workstation isn’t optimized to keep your

August 21, 2017

Think You Need Back Surgery? – Visit Your Chiropractor First

By : Dr. Kasters Staff
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Back surgery should be a very last resort measure. Spinal surgery though sometimes can help limitedly, often ends up being of no benefit at all and causing a world of pain during the recovery. Common back surgeries include: spinal fusion, laminectomy, foraminotomy, a discectomy, and disk replacement. These surgeries often have to be repeated in

August 9, 2017

Sit Up Straight! – The Importance of Good Posture

By : Dr. Kasters Staff
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It may seem like a trivial thing your parents and teachers told you as a kid “Sit up straight!” but good posture, especially as you age, becomes increasingly important. Sitting up and standing straight and tall not only make you appear taller, more self-assured and confident, it lengthens the spine allowing proper spacing between discs.