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Welcome to Van Dam Chiropractic's Health Articles Archive. Here you can learn more about Van Dam Chiropractic, Chiropractic, and Dr. Scott Van Dam, today's choice for Chiropractors in Fargo, ND. Read Dr. Scott Van Dam's Chiropractic Health Articles for the health of it.
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Aug 21, 2025 | Health Articles
Many patients arrive at our Fargo ND office describing a “slipped disc”—hoping we have a magic solution to make the pain disappear. While it’s a popular term, the idea of a disc actually “slipping” is more myth than reality. Let’s separate fact from fiction—and show you how chiropractic care can help.
Understanding Spinal Discs
Your spinal discs ...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Aug 19, 2025 | Health Articles
As summer draws to a close, excitement builds for the new school year—but hidden among the school supplies and backpack checklists may be an overlooked health risk: low back pain in children. Overloaded backpacks are sending thousands of kids to the emergency room every year, and it’s a growing concern—especially in areas like , ...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Aug 14, 2025 | Health Articles
Have you ever gazed at the stars and felt the vastness of our universe? It puts life into perspective—especially when we consider the challenges facing humanity today. While the world continues to combat hunger and infectious diseases, a newer and more insidious threat has taken the lead: chronic disease.
The Global Health Crisis We Can’t Ignore
According ...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Aug 7, 2025 | Health Articles
Remember the days of folding paper maps? Navigating them took skill. Today, we have apps with real-time updates that guide us to our destination with ease. In a similar way, your spine—your body’s foundation—needs careful guidance, maintenance, and attention to avoid getting "lost" in back and neck pain. If you’re in Fargo ND and struggling ...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Aug 5, 2025 | Health Articles
The dog days of summer are here in Fargo ND, and while many are enjoying sunshine and outdoor fun, others are sitting on the sidelines due to nagging pain. If you’re struggling with neck pain or a frozen shoulder, there’s good news—relief may be closer than you think.
What Is Frozen Shoulder?
Also known as adhesive capsulitis, ...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Aug 5, 2025 | Health Articles, Newsletters, Office News
WHAT HAPPENS DURING A CHIROPRACTIC ADJUSTMENT?
People often have questions about what actually happens when they see a chiropractor. Some imagine loud cracking or twisting. Others expect something much gentler. The reality is usually somewhere in the middle, targeted, intentional, and focused on improving the body's function by correcting subluxations.
A subluxation occurs when a spinal bone ...
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