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Neck pain happens, but that doesn’t mean you have to live with it forever. With some lifestyle adjustments you can prevent neck pain altogether. Dr. Alajajian and his staff, located in Glendale, CA, take pride in educating patients about good spinal health. Since many of our patients experience neck pain, it's important to take a step back and see what causes it. Only then can you take the necessary steps to treat and ultimately prevent your neck pain! Prevent neck pain by: - Sleeping on your back - Drinking plenty of water - Making sure you are using a comfortable and supported pillow - Making sure your computer monitor is at eye level - When texting, keeping your mobile phone at eye level, taking breaks, or using talk-text - When making a phone call, using a headset or earpiece - Stretching, exercising, and strengthening your neck muscles - Carrying weight on your person so that it is evenly distributed - Practicing a supportive posture (no slumping or hunching!) - Holding your ...

The Cox Technic, also known as Flexion-Distraction, is one of the most effective and widely-used pieces of chiropractic equipment. It is a natural alternative to surgery and drugs and often provides quick relief. Dr. Alajajian and staff are proud to offer patients this route of chiropractic care, specifically for decompressing spinal nerves and treating spinal pain. The Cox Technic helps treat: Back, leg, neck, and arm pain Disc herniation Slipped disc Stenosis Tension and migraine headaches Radiculopathy Spondylolisthesis Degenerative disc disease Whiplash Osteoporosis Sciatica Sacro-iliac syndrome Facet syndrome Sprain and strain injuries Fibromyalgia Scoliosis Patients can start seeing improvement within three to four weeks of regular Flexion-Distraction visits. Such results include major pain relief, improved mobility, increased energy, fewer healthcare visits in the future, and improved sleep.  Dr. Alajajian and staff are located at 815 E Colorado Suite 250 in Glendale, CA 91205....

If you are suffering from constant headaches and neck pain, it’s possible that you have lost the natural curve in your neck. A “straight neck” can be caused by a sedentary lifestyle, hunching over devices, a car accident or the normal process of aging. Dr. Alajajian and staff are proud to be the only chiropractic clinic in the Glendale area to offer spine remodeling with iTrac, a new technology that restores the neck curve. The loss of neck curvature can cause numerous other health problems as well. Pressure is put on other areas of the spine due to neck straightening, which increases the risk of degenerated discs. Research has also shown that the straightening of the neck and spine can affect blood flow to the brain. Dr. Alajajian and staff use iTrac in three simple steps: First, we slowly stretch the muscles and ligaments in the front of your neck. Stretching occurs during each treatment over a prescribed amount of time. Eventually, the soft tissues begin to lengthen, restoring the ...

Many pregnant women experience aches and pains in the lower back and hips as a fetus continues to grow. It begs the question, how does a mother find relief? There are safe, natural remedies to combat pregnancy discomfort, and one option is seeing a chiropractor. According to the American Pregnancy Association, “There are no known contraindications to chiropractic care throughout pregnancy. All chiropractors are trained to work with women who are pregnant.” Dr. Alajajian and staff are dedicated to safely alleviating pain associated with pregnancy. Chiropractic care alleviates some of the pain associated with the fetus growing heavier, such as a misaligned spine or protruding abdomen. In fact, a pelvis that is out of alignment can restrict the amount of space the fetus has to develop, which in turn can lead to birth defects. It also lowers the chances of a complicated delivery. Regular chiropractic care during pregnancy has other benefits as well: Controlling symptoms of nausea Reducin...

The Graston Technique combines massage therapy and specialized instruments to promote better limb mobility. Dr. Alajajian and staff are proud to practice this technique in an effort to help patients who struggle with the full range of their mobility. The instruments, which have rounded edges and are not sharp, help identify areas of restricted mobility. They are also used to gently scrape the skin to break up areas with scar tissue, which is then absorbed back into the body. With the incorporation of stretches, strength exercises and ice, doctors can rebuild scar tissue into functioning tissue once again. The treated area may feel sore, bruised, or red dots called petechiae may form. It is recommended that ice is applied to the area if there is discomfort. Exercising and stretching are known to help with discomfort as well. The Graston Technique is used in treating: Achilles Tendinosis Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Cervical Sprain/Strain Fibromyalgia Lateral Epicondylitis Lumbar Sprain/Strai...