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function. </div> <bR> <div> Chiropractors are concerned with a patient's overall well-being and recognize that many factors affect health, including: stress, exercise, diet, rest, environment and heredity. They provide evaluation and instructions regarding disease prevention and health promotion through proper nutrition, exercise and </div> <div> lifestyle changes. </div> <div>  </div> <div> <I><B>What Causes Injuries To Muscles?</B></I></div> <bR> <div> When a muscle is pushed to do more than it is conditioned to do, it may be “strained” or “pulled.”  That means the connecting fibers have been stretched past their limit and are slightly torn or inflamed. Strained muscles usually heal fairly quickly with rest and proper treatment. If you are experiencing any of </div> <div> these symptoms, please call and <A HREF="id4.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" Make an Appointment"><U>make an appointment</U></A>.</div> <div>  </div> <div> <I><B>What Do I Need to Know Before My First Visit?</B></I></div> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="first_visit"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A>Bring any x-rays, reports and test results relating to your problem with you to the doctor's office.  Also bring notes on questions you want to ask the doctor.   </div> <bR> <div> Be prepared to discuss: </div> <div>  </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0ff336600.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">when the problem started; </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0ff336600.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">how it started; </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0ff336600.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">how long you have had it; </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0ff336600.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">what makes the problem worse or better; </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0ff336600.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">treatments you have tried so far and how well they worked; and  </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f0ff336600.gif" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">any other information you believe is relevant.</div> <div>  </div> <div> If your health insurance company requires a referral before treatment, please obtain one.  Bring your insurance card with you and know the amount of your deductible and co-pay. </div> <bR> <div> Click here for more about <A HREF="id25.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="What Can I Expect On My First Visit?"><U>what to expect from the first visit</U></A>.</div> <bR> <div> <I><B>What Is A Muscle Spasm?</B></I></div> <bR> <div> Injury, strain or overtaxing muscles can cause muscle spasm, particularly in the low back.  Instead of contracting and relaxing in the normal way, a spasming muscle stays contracted in a hard, knotty mass. Muscle spasms are serious, long-lasting and painful.  If you have any of these symptoms, please call and </div> <div> <A HREF="id4.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" Make an Appointment"><U>make an appointment</U></A>. </div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>