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Atlanta Mayoral Election Early Voting Atlanta will elect a new mayor as well as have all 15 city council seats up for election. The voter registration deadline is October 4th, 2021, and early voting starts October 12th running to the 29th. The actual election day

The back has a complex structure made up of the spine, discs, nerves, muscles, ligaments and tendons that all work together. The spine contains 26 stacked vertebrae with discs in between to provide cushioning and allow flexibility. The spinal cord runs through the center, with

Labor Day falls on September 6th this year and started with the trade union and labor movements in the late 19th century. The holiday was proposed in the early 1880’s as a celebration of the achievements of American workers, and became a federal holiday in

What is a herniated disc? The spine is made up of vertebrae stacked on top of each other, with soft discs in between. The muscles of the back attach to the spine with tendons and ligaments, and there is a spinal cord in the middle

Who Treats Back Pain? When you’re experiencing intense back pain, or even mild back pain, on a regular basis you’ll most likely reach out to a primary care doctor. There are many levels of back pain, sometimes it’s chronic, and sometimes it’s a one off

Fresh Food for Health Eating fresh fruits and vegetables is the cornerstone of a healthy diet. Lowering the risk of cancer, chronic diseases, and improving all around health, the benefits are pretty clear. However, only 10% of adults eat the recommended amounts of fruits and

What is Osteopenia? Osteopenia is generally the term used when your bones are weaker than normal. Remember your mom telling you to drink your milk for strong bones? Well, how strong your bones are in youth will have an effect on the onset of weaker

Did you know that back issues are one of the most common reasons for a doctor visit? Maintaining a healthy and strong back is vital to keeping your spine in good condition. There are many causes for back pain, such as herniating discs, spinal stenosis,

The Greek physician Hippocrates is known as the Father of Medicine. He lived during the Classical period in Greece from 460 BC to 370 BC. During that time he described a spinal cord injury involving a vertebral fracture causing paralysis of the limb on one

Back Pain After a Car Accident Lower back pain after a car accident is a common side effect of a collision, even at low speeds. However, immediately after a car accident you might not feel any symptoms or pain, and they might just show up

Why Does Arthritis Hurt When It Rains? Arthritis is a common ailment effecting more than 50 million adults, and is the leading cause of disability in America. There are different types of arthritis like osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, but essentially arthritis represents joint pain and

The Colonies Rebellion The first of the British colonies that settled in America was Jamestown, Virginia in 1607. The single settlement grew into thirteen colonies with a 2.5 million population by 1775. Growing tension between Britain and the colonies due to taxation without representation led

How long do MRIs take? Magnetic resonance imaging scans are used as an advanced diagnostic procedure to determine the cause of various symptoms and the exact location of conditions such as herniated discs, or spinal stenosis. The machine usually encompasses the entire body in a

Pinched nerves causing back pain and neck pain Nerves are found throughout your body, and most commonly become pinched in specific areas of the neck, lower back, hands, elbow and wrist. Nerves in the spine become pinched because of a herniated disc that is compressed