by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Oct 10, 2013 | Health Articles

HydroMassage is becoming a more and more popular alternative to regular massage. Through the use of hot pressurized water, it can target specific areas of the body. The use of this hot water is to relax the muscles and allow for a deeper massage. The use of HydroMassage therapies dates back to Roman times, where...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Oct 8, 2013 | Health Articles

There are many different types of ligament inflammations however, plantar fasciitis can cause more inconvenience than most. This is due to the fact that the ligament is used every time you take a step, recovery and resting it is extremely difficult. The Plantar Fascia is the ligament that connects the ball of your foot to...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Oct 3, 2013 | Health Articles

Nobody enjoys chronic low back pain. It's so uncomfortable that many patients who are afflicted with it will try anything to get rid of of the constant pain and discomfort. Increasingly, medical doctors are prescribing epidural steroid injections – anti-inflammatory steroid compounds injected directly into the spinal area – to relieve the pain. While there...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Sep 26, 2013 | Health Articles

We would all prefer to be healthy and well. Achieving this goal requires a lot of time and effort, but the rewards are definitely worth it. Regular exercise helps to lower your blood pressure, help to slow your heart rate, and helps you sleep better at night. Regular exercise generally helps people lose weight and...
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by Dr. Scott Van Dam | Sep 24, 2013 | Health Articles

"Dowager's Hump" can affect any person who spends a lot of their time hunched over or has a severe case of osteoporosis. The professional term for Dowager’s Hump is hyperkyphosis, which is an increase in the forward curvature of the lower cervical and upper thoracic spine. It is a condition that can either be relatively...
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