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Some Common Myths About Functional Medicine Debunked

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                             Many people consult a specialist in functional medicine in Denver rather than a conventional medicine doctor because they believe the former can offer better results for chronic problems like back pain or neck pain. However, many patients and doctors continue to be skeptical about this approach to treatment because of misconceptions about what it is and how it works. In contrast, many people are overly optimistic about it. That’s why it’s important to debunk the myths about alternative medicine so that you can make an informed decision. Functional Medicine Has No Basis In Science Despite what people think, this field has a lot of basis in science. Practitioners of functional medicine in Denver take a systems-oriented approach that insists on identifying and treating the root cause of the disease. This is more scientific than guessing the disease based on visible sympt...

Here’s How Chiropractic Care Can Help Treat Sciatica

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Back pain is a common phenomena that everyone experiences in their lifetime. Back pains are of various types and Sciatica is one such form of lower back pain characterized by shooting pains that travel down to the legs. It is a fairly common condition and chiropractic doctors in Denver regularly with the treatment of this issue. Sciatic pain is felt in the form of a continuous dull ache in the lower back that moves down to the spine, some individuals may also feel pins and needles. In extreme cases, people experience a sharp shooting pain from the back to the foot. Chiropractic care can effectively treat Sciatica. Read on to know how chiropractic care can be helpful for Sciatica. How does Sciatica work? Our vertebrae consist of several bones that are separated by soft and flexible disks of connective tissue. Sometimes one of these disks in the lower spine becomes worn down either due to an injury or due to regular heavy work. In such conditions, the soft center of the disc pus...