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Dr. Eric Carlsen

May is National Arthritis Month

Osteoarthritis is a common joint disorder that affects millions of people around the world. It occurs when the protective cartilage in...

Dr. Eric Carlsen

Who Gets Back Pain?

Pretty much, anyone, it depends on where it hurts. Upper Back Chronic upper back pain affects 15 to 19% of people globally. Those...

Dr. Eric Carlsen

What Are the Benefits of Laser Treatments for Pain Management?

Coping with pain can be a frustrating, time-consuming, and sometimes risky experience. For example, turning to back surgery to relieve...

Dr. Eric Carlsen

Chiropractic Care over Pain Medications

Opioids, prescription painkillers such as morphine and oxycodone, have helped to manage pain for centuries. In recent years, however,...

Dr. Eric Carlsen

Chiropractic Care with Massage Therapy

Chiropractic along with massage therapy offers a combination of care to help support the whole spine and body health in the patient. A...

Dr. Eric Carlsen

Benefits of Laser Therapy

Pain Relief Laser decreases nerve sensitivity by decreasing a pain eliciting chemical. It normalizes ion channels and releases endorphins...

Dr. Eric Carlsen

The Use of Laser Therapy for Inflammation

This month I am sharing information about Laser Therapy. At Family CCR, we offer Laser Therapy treatment for the treatment of acute and...

Eric Carlsen, DC

Ways to Get Exercise When You Have Arthritis

There are three general types of exercise that are recommended for those with arthritis. Flexibility and range-of-motion exercises....

Eric Carlsen, DC

Bad Habits That Cause Joint Pains

Wearing High Heels Ladies who love high heels enjoy the attention it brings due to body enhancement and posture. However, it comes at the...

Eric Carlsen, DC

Arthritis and Chiropractic Care

What is Arthritis? Arthritis is a disease that is usually associated with pain, swelling, and reduced range of motion in the affected...

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