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Tech Neck Exercises: 5 Minute Reset
Dr. Matthew Anderson, D.C. Dr. Matthew Anderson, D.C.

Tech Neck Exercises: 5 Minute Reset

Finishing the day with a stiff, sore neck from long screen time? A focused five-minute routine done daily genuinely helps. Here are the exercises actually worth doing, plus the desk setup that matters.

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Should You Let a Chiropractor Adjust Your Neck?
Dr. Matthew Anderson, D.C. Dr. Matthew Anderson, D.C.

Should You Let a Chiropractor Adjust Your Neck?

Should you let a chiropractor adjust your neck? Hesitating is reasonable — you deserve a straight answer. The honest picture: safe for most after proper assessment, with one specific safety topic you're entitled to discuss openly before any neck adjustment.

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Do Chiropractors Cause Strokes?
Dr. Matthew Anderson, D.C. Dr. Matthew Anderson, D.C.

Do Chiropractors Cause Strokes?

The idea that a chiropractor could cause a stroke is frightening, and you deserve a straight, non-defensive answer. The evidence doesn't show a causal link — but it's a serious topic you're entitled to understand fully and discuss before any neck adjustment.

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Do Chinooks Cause Headaches in Calgary?
Headaches Dr. Matthew Anderson, D.C. Headaches Dr. Matthew Anderson, D.C.

Do Chinooks Cause Headaches in Calgary?

Head pounding the moment a Chinook rolls in? You're not imagining it. For migraine-prone people, Chinooks appear to be a real but moderate trigger — one piece of a stacking puzzle. Here's what actually helps.

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Why You Wake Up With Neck Pain
Dr. Matthew Anderson, D.C. Dr. Matthew Anderson, D.C.

Why You Wake Up With Neck Pain

Waking up with a stiff, sore neck and done with it? It's usually about how you slept — position, pillow, or a strain the night made worse — and it's often very fixable. Here's why it happens and how to stop it.

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The Text Neck Epidemic: A Calgary Chiropractor's View
Dr. Matthew Anderson, D.C. Dr. Matthew Anderson, D.C.

The Text Neck Epidemic: A Calgary Chiropractor's View

Neck aching by mid-afternoon, stiff after an evening of scrolling? "Text neck" is real, common, and very treatable — especially early. Here's what it does to your neck and how to undo it.

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