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Common Risk Factors For Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading causes of death in the developing world and it accounts for a high number of deaths in the developed world too. There are certain factors that could increase the likelihood of your getting a cardiovascular disease. These in no way guarantee that you will have a heart problem but the greater the risk, the higher the possibility it is of getting one. While some aspects can be controlled or modified, some cannot be modified and purely depend on your situation. Risk Factors That Can Be Modified Hypertension: This has been found to be the greatest cause of heart attacks. It is not difficult to diagnose hypertension but once it has been diagnosed, it is important to stick to the medication and specified plan given by your doctor to manage it properly. Bad Diet and Exercise Habits: An unhealthy and unbalanced diet with a lot of salt can increase your blood pressure and cause numerous problems. An inactive lifestyle without regular exercise can also e...

Digital Spine Analysis

The Digital Spine Analysis (DSA) is the first clinically accepted test for measuring spine function. It is a revolutionary diagnostic tool that reveals what standard imaging tests like X-rays and MRIs cannot. The DSA is a very precise test that measures the strength, mobility and balance of all the elements of the spine's muscular components. This provides the doctor with a complete and accurate functional profile of the patient's spine. Why DSA? Back pain is usually associated with a deficiency in proper spine function. This is due to the inability of the spine to cope up with the 'load' of an active lifestyle. Effective treatment of back pain starts with the accurate diagnosis of the cause of back pain. Hence, a complete functional test of the spine, in addition to the examination of the anatomy of the spine, is necessary. This is where the DSA becomes extremely important. To draw a parallel from our everyday life, consider the testing done for a heart problem - a ...