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Considering a Chiropractor? Here are 3 Things to Know First.

dr-mcsweeney-reno-chiropractorWhile most people have a general idea of what a chiropractor really does, they may struggle for specifics. The easiest way to explain what a chiropractor does is as a doctor who manages bone and joint pain. A chiropractor isn’t a substitute for traditional medicine, but rather a complement. If you’re considering a chiropractor, here are three things to know first. Read More

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4 Things to Know About the Chiropractor

dr-mcsweeney-reno-chiropractorYou may have a vague understanding of a chiropractor’s services, but today, we’re offering a bit of clarification. Whether you’re ready to put that nagging back pain behind you for good, you want help with ongoing digestive issues, or you just want to know exactly what you might expect at your first visit, here are four things to know about the chiropractor. Read More

Core Conditioning for Lumbar Disc Health – A Guest Post

framework-personal-training-renoFramework Personal Training is a private, by-appointment fitness studio on Lakeside Drive here in Reno, and today, we’re excited to share a guest post written by Paul Fischer, the owner. He’s a patient of Dr. McSweeney’s, and we’re always impressed by his expertise. Today’s topic? Core conditioning for lumbar disc health. Take it away, Paul! Read More

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10 Conditions You Didn’t Know the Chiropractor Could Treat

dr-lynelle-mcsweeney-reno-chiropractorWhile most of us know the chiropractor is a great choice for treating back, neck and hip pain, chiropractic care isn’t just limited to aches and pains. As more and more people look for non-pharmaceutical options – treatment options that offer more than simply medicating the symptoms instead of addressing the problem – it’s good to know that chiropractors can help in other ways. Here are 10 conditions you (probably) didn’t know the chiropractor could treat. Read More

A Word of Warning about the Chiropractic Franchise

We aren’t naming names, but there are a few chiropractic franchise options here in Reno. You may have seen these fast-food style chiropractic offices, which promise to get you in and out in minutes. Here’s why you should avoid these places and opt for an office that promises a thorough consultation. Read More

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3 Things to Know About Your Chiropractor

The chiropractor is a mystifying doctor to many people, and that’s because they’re not really sure what the chiropractor actually does. The best way to characterize the chiropractor is as a doctor who addresses bone and joint pain and works as a complement to traditional medicine. Here are three things to know about your chiropractor – what they do, and what they don’t do. Read More

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The Role of Emotional Stress in Our Lives – And How Chiropractic Can Help

From deadlines and finances to relationships and responsibility, our lives can be stressful. There are physical, chemical and emotional stressors, and understanding more about each can be helpful in reducing their impact. Here’s what you should know about the role of emotional stress in our lives – and how chiropractic can help. Read More

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Understanding Chiropractic: How Spinal Misalignments Affect the Body

If you’ve ever dismissed chiropractic care because you have no back pain, read on. The whole body is truly connected, and anyone who has ever teared up after stubbing their little toe has experienced it for themselves.

So how do spinal misalignments affect the body – with or without pain? It’s all about connections – and awareness. Read More

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Purification from the Inside Out – The 21-Day Reset

It’s almost February, and do you know what that means? Of the many, many people who committed to improved health and wellness in 2017, some three-quarters already believe they’ve failed.

But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Sometimes, you need to start on the inside to see changes on the outside. And we have a way to do just that. Read More

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The Holiday S’s – And How to Survive

Ahh, the holidays! Depending on your point of view, it’s a time of merriment or headache, joy or heartache, happiness or stress. No matter how you look at the holiday season, we’re all at a greater risk of the four holiday S’s: Read More

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