Trigger Points and Pain
Have you heard of trigger points? These persistent, localized muscle spasms may be responsible for many cases of neck pain, upper back pain, and lower back pain. Trigger points may also be the cau ...
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Located in the heart of Brentwood, Calif., Actus Chiropractic is dedicated to helping you achieve your wellness objectives -- combining skill and expertise that spans the entire chiropractic wellness spectrum. Dr. Val H. Tompkins, D.C., is committed to helping you achieve optimal wellness and functionality and a healthier way of life by teaching and practicing the true principles of chiropractic wellness care.
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Your Body - An Owner's Manual
Wouldn't it be great if your body came with an owner's manual? You'd learn how to use your body efficiently and effectively. By learning how to use your body correctly, you'd be ensuring a lifetim ...
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Core Fitness - What Is It and What Is It Good For?
Core training is a no-longer-new catchphrase on the fitness landscape. In Brentwood, CA, many doctors, including chiropractors in , orthopedists, and even cardiologists, emphasize the importance o ...
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Flourishing
Chiropractic patients at Actus Chiropractic are encouraged to flourish in life's opportunities, regardless of possible back pain or stress. How do you determine whether your life is going well? Wh ...
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Can Work Be Relaxing?
Not too many people would agree that "oh, yeah, my work is relaxing". Stressful work scenarios are common. If we work at a computer there are additional physiological stresses. Are there tactics w ...
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Breakfast of Champions
At Actus Chiropractic, we all know we should eat a "good breakfast". Most us in Brentwood can still hear the voice of our third grade teacher ringing in our ears - "Did everyone eat a good breakfa ...
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