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Active Spine and Joint Institute takes a multidisciplinary approach to getting you out of pain and getting you active again.   Here we’ll share more information about what you can expect from our highly experienced medical practitioners as we treat your chronic pain.

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We Asked a Chiropractor: Do These Back Pain Gadgets Really Work?

Back braces, massage guns, patches, and posture gadgets—do they really help back pain? Our chiropractor gives honest ratings (1–10) on the most popular tools and treatments, including chiropractic care and spinal decompression, to reveal what truly works and what’s just hype

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Erica Milcarek Erica Milcarek

How to Set (and Actually Keep) Your Health Goals for the New Year

Every New Year, we make promises to eat better, exercise more, and take care of our health—but few of us stick with it. Learn why most resolutions fail by February and how to create realistic, lasting health goals that support your body, mind, and spine all year long.

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Erica Milcarek Erica Milcarek

Fuel Your Joints: The Best Foods for Pain-Free Movement

Your diet can make or break your joint health. Learn which foods help reduce inflammation, protect cartilage, and improve flexibility—plus what to avoid if you want pain-free movement and healthier joints this winter.

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Breaking Down Common Seasonal Allergy Symptoms

If springtime makes you reach for the tissues or fall sends you into a sneezing frenzy, you’re not alone. Seasonal allergies affect millions of people each year, making life miserable when pollen counts rise. But how do you know if your symptoms are truly allergies and not a cold or something else? Let’s break down the most common seasonal allergy symptoms, why they happen, and how you can find allergy relief through allergy testing and treatment.

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