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I Was Told I Have One Leg Longer Than the Other

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I Was Told I Have One Leg Longer Than the Other

I see it everyday. For some patients it is a major concern. They tell me their previous chiropractor diagnosed them with it. I tighten my lips and lower my eyebrows with an empathetic look. On the inside my eyes are rolling. I can tell the patient needs me to understand that this

Feb 23, 2016 · Dr. Jared Thomas
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Chiropractic and the Law of the Club

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Chiropractic and the Law of the Club

In Jack London's Call of the Wild, the main character, a dog named Buck, finds himself face to face with a man who has a club in his hand. Buck attacks that man in an attempt to escape his abduction, only to be hit painfully on the head nearly unconscious. He attacks again with t

Nov 19, 2015 · Dr. Jared Thomas
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Meet Eric Wagnon, DC!

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Meet Eric Wagnon, DC!

If you have been in the office over the last three weeks, you may have seen a tall gentleman in passing or treating patients. We are happy to welcome Dr. Eric Wagnon! Dr. Wagnon has relocated his practice from Rocklin to be with us. He brings with him nearly seven years of experi

Aug 27, 2015 · Dr. Jared Thomas
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Consistency and Persistency in Chiropractic

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Consistency and Persistency in Chiropractic

First off, I know that persistency is not a real word. It is a joke to get your attention. Even if Charles Barkley, or any other athlete turned commentator, might use such a faux word to great effect, the true word is persistence. Now that we have that out of the way, let's talk

Feb 25, 2015 · Dr. Jared Thomas
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Keeping It Simple

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Keeping It Simple

I love being a chiropractor. I feel blessed to get to know so many great people and help them improve their health. I love discovering new things about the human body and the microcosm it is. I have seen thousands of patients come in hurting and dysfunctional and after a relative

Jan 13, 2015 · Dr. Jared Thomas
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Insurance and Chiropractic

Thomas Chiropractic
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Insurance and Chiropractic

I frequently get emails asking if I take such and such insurance. I wish my response could be as easy as yes or no but it never is. The insurance/provider arrangement is as complicated as a Kardashian relationship. I will try to explain but if you do not understand it is probably

Sep 11, 2014 · Dr. Jared Thomas
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To X-ray or not to X-ray?

Thomas Chiropractic
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To X-ray or not to X-ray?

It is the trend these days for chiropractors not to have x-ray machines in their office . Some docs would never dream of adjusting a patient without x-rays

Feb 5, 2014 · Dr. Jared Thomas
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It’s a Wonderful Life From This Chiropractor’s Perspective

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It’s a Wonderful Life From This Chiropractor’s Perspective

I love the movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” I am especially moved by and relate to the main character, George Bailey. George consistently puts the needs of

Jan 8, 2014 · Dr. Jared Thomas
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Holiday Stress and Chiropractic

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Holiday Stress and Chiropractic

I probably should not admit it but, "National Lampoon's, Christmas Vacation" is one of my favorite Christmas shows. There are few actors who pull off a

Nov 12, 2013 · Dr. Jared Thomas
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Low Back Pain and Tight Hamstrings

Thomas Chiropractic
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Low Back Pain and Tight Hamstrings

If you are around my age, you might remember having to pass the Presidential Fitness Test in P.E. Part of that test was flexibility demonstrated by sitting on

Sep 5, 2013 · Dr. Jared Thomas
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Do Your Hands Fall Asleep?

Thomas Chiropractic
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Do Your Hands Fall Asleep?

Most of us have experienced it. There you are sitting in what seems like a comfortable position, watching tv. All of sudden you notice that you have no

Aug 7, 2013 · Dr. Jared Thomas
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A Brief History of Chiropractic (It is not all about pain).

Thomas Chiropractic
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A Brief History of Chiropractic (It is not all about pain).

As the story goes, in September of 1895 a man by the name of Daniel David Palmer, also known as D.D., met a custodian named Harvey Lillard. Lillard developed

Jun 4, 2013 · Dr. Jared Thomas