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Health & Wellness Blog

Plain-English answers to the questions patients actually ask — written by the doctor who treats them.

The spinal decompression table at Simi Valley Spine & Wellness

Spinal Decompression or Surgery? How to Think Through the Choice

Who tends to do well with non-surgical spinal decompression, when a surgical consult is the better move, and the symptoms that can't wait. Dr. Shawn DeCloedt on making the decision without being rushed either way.

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Therapeutic massage on the upper back at Simi Valley Spine & Wellness

Massage Therapy in Simi Valley: What It Helps, and How It Fits With Chiropractic Care

What therapeutic massage can and can't do for muscle tension, back and neck pain, and recovery, and why it pairs so well with chiropractic adjustments. From Dr. Shawn DeCloedt and massage therapist Laura at Simi Spine & Wellness.

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Adjusting room at Simi Valley Spine & Wellness

Headaches: When the Neck Is Involved, and When It Isn't

Tension headaches, headaches that start in the neck, migraines, and the warning signs that need a doctor. Dr. Shawn DeCloedt explains what a chiropractor can and can't help with.

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Treatment room at Simi Valley Spine & Wellness

Neck Pain: Why It Starts, and What Actually Helps

Neck pain from desk work, phones, or poor sleep? Dr. Shawn DeCloedt explains common causes of neck pain, when headaches are related, and when to be evaluated.

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Dr. Shawn DeCloedt evaluating a patient at Simi Valley Spine & Wellness

Back Pain Relief: What Causes Back Pain and What You Can Do About It

Looking for back pain relief in Simi Valley? Dr. Shawn DeCloedt explains common causes of back pain, treatment options, and when it's time to be evaluated.

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Treatment room at Simi Valley Spine & Wellness with therapy tables and signed athlete jerseys

How to Choose the Right Chiropractor in Simi Valley

Looking for a chiropractor in Simi Valley? Dr. Shawn DeCloedt explains what to look for in chiropractic care and how to find the right fit for your goals.

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