Back Support in Office Chairs

If you are like many of the patients that I treat you are likely sitting in a chair that lacks adequate support and may be creating undue stress on your spine. When you are in the seated position the lumbosacral discs are loaded with three times more force than when

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Sports Chiropractor

At Live Well Chiropractic we treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal problems, but some of our favorite issues to treat involve sports related injuries. Why do we like treating these injuries? Well, the reason is that there are many factors that must be considered in properly diagnosing and more importantly

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New Pilates classes for 2012 at Live Well Chiropractic and Pilates in Los Angeles

With 2012 now fully underway there are a few changes that we have implemented to our pilates schedule that you may be excited to hear about. First of all we have added an "Unlimited Pilates" classes option to our price list. So that for those who want come all the

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Peripheral Neuropathy and Acupuncture

If you experience numbness or bouts of tingling and burning in your hands or feet, you may have peripheral neuropathy. This condition is labeled “peripheral” because the pain doesn’t emanate from the brain initially but is instead located in the extremities. Peripheral neuropathy may be caused by a localized injury

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Pilates Classes Now Offered By Instructor and Dancer Michael Crotty

If you've ever taken a Pilates class at Live Well Chiropractic, you know that several of our instructors have roots in the world of dance and theater. One of those instructors, Michael Crotty, will be featured in the upcoming season of the renowned L.A. Contemporary Dance Company, and we hope

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Acupuncture and Depression

 Depression is the fourth leading cause of disability worldwide.  In its most extreme form it leads to a pervading sense of fatigue, worthlessness and guilt along with weight fluctuation, a disturbance in sleep patterns and even thoughts of suicide.   The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that between 20% to

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Migraines and Natural Treatment Options (Acupuncture, Chiropractic and Massage)

Migraine Relief Without Drugs?   It may creep up on you in the middle of your day or it may arrive with lightning bolts and floating auras. Yes, it’s your migraine and it’s here for a visit. You’ve suffered through lots of these headaches and you know what to expect: hours of

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Acupuncture and PMS

By  Charles Yarborough, L.Ac. (Live Well Acupuncturist) No one ever said being a woman was easy.  And for many women, one of the chief biological challenges is PMS.  Recognizing this fact centuries ago, the Chinese developed a highly specialized tradition of women’s medicine.  In fact, an often-repeated maxim of Chinese medicine

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Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome

What IT Band Syndrome? IT Band Syndrome is an overuse condition that is marked primarily by pain lateral knee pain. It is often found in runners and those participating in other intense sports such as soccer, rowing, and cycling. Less frequently seen, it can also occur higher in the leg, often

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Plantar Fascitis Treatments

What is Plantar Fascitis: Plantar fasciitis, which may cause the heel to hurt, feel hot or swell, is inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thin layer of tough tissue supporting the arch of the foot. Repeated microscopic tears of the plantar fascia cause pain. Sometimes plantar fasciitis is called "heel

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