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Neuroaugmentation, a Minimally Invasive Therapy, Now Offered at DISC Sports & Spine

Dr. Standiford Helm is offering an innovative therapy that can treat chronic and debilitating migraines. People who are unresponsive to traditional migraine remedies can benefit greatly from...

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Shoulder The Burden Of Shoulder Exercise

It’s important to develop strength all throughout your body, and one of the ways you can do this is by paying attention to your shoulders when you work out. Stretching these joints is a vital part of...

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How To Prepare Your Body For An Impending Ski Trip

If your fall and winter plans revolve around going on some kind of skiing or snowboarding trip, then it’s important to get yourself into the right shape before you head out. Persons who engage in...

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How Common Treadmill Mistakes Can Increase Injury Risk

Some people, when they get on a treadmill as opposed to running out in the great wide open, may adjust their form in negative ways without even meaning to. You run differently when you’re on a...

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Set Your Computer And Chair Up In A Way That Promotes Health

As sports medicine specialists, we spend a lot of time discussing those ways that athletes can protect themselves from a potential injury. But it’s not just the most active among us that could be...

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Slow But Steady Wins The Injury Recovery Race

Many runners, at some point or another, will have to face down an injury. The extensive downtime that this creates can be hard for many runners to handle, especially those who are accustomed to...

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How Slight Adjustments Can Lessen Injury Exposure

Any person involved in some sort of athletic activity could be subject to certain injury risks. Every sport has its own heightened dangers, with football players more susceptible to concussions and...

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KABC Segment on Valerie Harper Features Dr. Joseph Horrigan

Actress Valerie Harper is featured in a segment on KABC7, talking about her knee pain and the ongoing treatment she's been receiving at DISC. Even though she is currently battling brain cancer,...

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How Work Shoes And Heavy Loads Can Affect Your Health

Something as seemingly benign as the way we comport ourselves when heading into work can have a distinct impact on our overall health. You may be putting your back and feet at risk for a chronic...

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Cooling Down To Keep Your Health Up

Most people end their running fitness regimen the moment they slow their feet to a crawl and let their pulse get back to normal. However, this discounts the importance of establishing a routine...

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Keeping Your Achilles Tendon In The Best Shape Possible

Certain activities and habits could put you more at risk for an Achilles tendon tear than others. By working with a coach, a trainer, or a physical therapist, you can engage in techniques that...

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Preventing Injuries When Conducting Fall Yard Work

Injury prevention absolutely must be a consideration whenever somebody attempts to do yard work this fall. It’s easy to get into certain bad habits if you’re returning to chores around the yard for...