Respiratory Allergies are the 5th leading chronic disease in America. It's estimated that one in four people are suffering from allergies.

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Brad Welch never thought he'd see a chiropractor.

The chiropractors at New Century Spine Centers in San Diego are using an FDA cleared medical therapy that solves 86% of back pain. For years, chiropractic doctors across the country have used spinal decompression for low back pain and sciatica. Now, this revolutionary treatment is available in San Diego for neck pain and headaches.

Millions of Americans across the country will experience a potentially debilitating low back or neck injury over the next 12 months. The unfortunate news is that many of those people will suffer from their injury as long as they live- due to misleading, improper and inadequate medical and chiropractic care.

Children who carry schoolbags and adopt improper postures while sleeping, walking and doing homework are susceptible to spinal problems, chiropractors warned.