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Germaphobia Vs. Immunology

Thomas Chiropractic
Wellness·5 min read

Germaphobia Vs. Immunology

I am afraid that with the response to COVID-19, we are becoming, as a civilized society, germaphobes. The risk of such phobic behavior has the potential to be infinitely more harmful than the novel coronavirus we have been trying to stop.

Apr 25, 2020 · Dr. Jared Thomas
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Our Complicated Decision to Remain Open

Thomas Chiropractic
Wellness·3 min read

Our Complicated Decision to Remain Open

I want to thank everyone for sharing their thoughts and concerns with me regarding whether Thomas Chiropractic should remain open as "Essential" during the

Mar 19, 2020 · Dr. Jared Thomas
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Thoughts On the Coronavirus and All Infectious Diseases

Thomas Chiropractic
Wellness·2 min read

Thoughts On the Coronavirus and All Infectious Diseases

As with anything that dominates the twenty-four-hour news cycle, the Coronavirus or COVID-19 has a spectrum of concern. Please educate yourself on this virus

Mar 6, 2020 · Dr. Jared Thomas
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This Chiropractor's Perspective on Mandatory Vaccination

Thomas Chiropractic
Wellness·7 min read

This Chiropractor's Perspective on Mandatory Vaccination

I have stayed away from the topic of vaccinations in my practice because it is very emotional for both sides of the argument and it is not necessarily

Apr 17, 2019 · Dr. Jared Thomas
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Chiropractic Adjustments Help the Autonomic Nervous System

Thomas Chiropractic
Wellness·2 min read

Chiropractic Adjustments Help the Autonomic Nervous System

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6Q-7eIh5ts

Jul 27, 2018 · Dr. Jared Thomas
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Chronic Back Pain Vs. Fibromyalgia

Thomas Chiropractic
Wellness·2 min read

Chronic Back Pain Vs. Fibromyalgia

I have observed over the years that when patients are in chronic pain for a long time and seek help repeatedly from their medical provider, eventually, they

Oct 24, 2017 · Dr. Jared Thomas
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Decompression and Traction for the Intervertebral Discs

Thomas Chiropractic
Wellness·4 min read

Decompression and Traction for the Intervertebral Discs

Life tends to be really hard on the discs between the vertebrae in our spines. Discs are made of a flexible cartilage with a thick fluid and a hard nucleus in

Feb 25, 2017 · Dr. Jared Thomas
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Humpty Dumpty and Chiropractic

Thomas Chiropractic
Wellness·2 min read

Humpty Dumpty and Chiropractic

Recently, I had a patient ask me if I ever got stressed out about trying to put all of the Humpty Dumptys back together again. I joked that I am not all the

Nov 30, 2016 · Dr. Jared Thomas
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The Art of Diagnosis

Thomas Chiropractic
Wellness·3 min read

The Art of Diagnosis

Full confession, I really do not like the word diagnosis. It is a little too limited, definitive, and stodgy for my tastes. I believe that we would be better

Oct 5, 2016 · Dr. Jared Thomas
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Tennis Elbow? I Do Not Even Play Tennis!

Thomas Chiropractic
Wellness·2 min read

Tennis Elbow? I Do Not Even Play Tennis!

In a world where we have so much access to information, I find that when it comes to diagnoses, there are some overly-simplified patterns. If there is pain in

Aug 9, 2016 · Dr. Jared Thomas
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Chiropractic and the 3 Main Causes of Vertigo

Thomas Chiropractic
Wellness·2 min read

Chiropractic and the 3 Main Causes of Vertigo

It could be the late cold season or a rampant allergy season, but I have had several patients come  in with vertigo this month. If you do not know what vertigo is, lucky you! If you have experienced the nauseating feeling of being on solid ground while your brain is telling you t

Apr 19, 2016 · Dr. Jared Thomas
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5 Things To Do When Your Back Goes Out

Thomas Chiropractic
Wellness·2 min read

5 Things To Do When Your Back Goes Out

Have you ever bent over to pick up something only to experience a pain like someone shoved a hot poker into your low back and then started pulling your muscles apart? Yeah, most of us have felt that at some point. Hopefully, it  never happens to you, too, but if it does, here is

Mar 16, 2016 · Dr. Jared Thomas