How To Maintain Spinal Health While Traveling

Once March rolls around many people start itching to travel, whether it’s for a late winter tropical vacation, a family getaway for spring break, or a planned summer trip on the horizon. The perks of travel far outweigh the negatives, but one pesky drawback is the increased back and neck pain associated with long flights…

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Treating the Root Cause

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) has become very common among adults, especially for those who spend much of their jobs or lives using technology. Extensive use of computers, smartphones, and other electronic devices has caused a great jump in the occurrence of CTS. Chiropractic care can bring relief using therapies that avoid the use of invasive surgery…

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Chiropractic Care for Headache & Migraine Relief

Headaches and migraines are surprisingly common and can wreak havoc upon everyday life. Our chiropractor in Stow at Stow Family Chiropractic is here to help relieve the debilitating pain of headaches and migraines with chiropractic treatment. In order to help our patients fully, we believe in educating them about the condition they may have and…

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Ear Infections: How Chiropractic Can Help

Ear infections are a common part of life, but especially for toddlers and babies under 3 years old. Infection occurs when the eustachian tubes, which are smaller in children than in adults, get blocked or swollen, or when fluid builds up in the tube. Repeat ear infections often lead to Ear Tube Surgery, which is…

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How To Help Your Body Combat Stress

Stress represents one of the most common health conditions that causes the most sick days, gets the least amount of attention, and triggers some of the most serious chronic health issues in adults. A certain amount of periodic stress is good for the body, building up our ability to manage challenges and form resilience for…

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Neck Pain: The Most Common Causes

Dr. Todd applying the adjustor to a patient's neck, helping to treat neck pain

What Causes Neck Pain? The neck is made up of spinal bones, discs, muscles, tendons and ligaments. The cervical spine supports the head and allows for range of motion, but pain can occur easily because of the flexibility in the neck. Commons reasons for pain include: whiplash neck injury degenerative conditions chronic stress pinched nerves…

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Effective Treatments for Plantar Fasciitis

Are you feeling pain in your heel, or across the bottom of your foot? Does the pain worsen after exercise? You may be suffering from a common condition called plantar fasciitis. While this condition can be painful, it’s also treatable. At Stow Family Chiropractic, our chiropractic staff is experienced with helping our patients recover from…

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Thanksgiving Food Drive 2022

table filled with different Thanksgiving themed food dishes

20th Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive  Saturday, November 12th, 9:00am – 12:00pm As a way of saying thank you to our community and to support the efforts of the local food bank, we are sponsoring a Thanksgiving Food Drive on Saturday, November 12th.  In lieu of payment, we ask you to donate a minimum of 5…

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Back Pain: The Most Common Causes

woman holding her back with a red area to indicate pain

What are the Different Types of Back Pain?  Back pain can be intense and is a leading cause of missed work, sleep deprivation and a decrease in quality of life. With regular chiropractic treatment, back pain can be conquered and/or avoided. Stow Family Chiropractic can provide treatment to relieve the stress of pain and bring…

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The Importance of Chiropractic during Pregnancy

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Is Chiropractic Care Safe During Pregnancy? Not only is it safe to see a chiropractor while pregnant (according to the American Pregnancy Association), it’s also beneficial and can help relieve lower hip and back pain that affects approximately 50-70% of pregnant women. Chiropractors can provide safe and effective personalized care throughout your entire pregnancy and…

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