Christopher Oswald, DC, CNS

Christopher Oswald, DC, CNS, is a chiropractor, certified nutrition specialist and a graduate of Northwestern Health Sciences University. He practices in Wisconsin focusing on whole body care for those suffering from head and neck pain. In practice, he utilizes the combination of functional movement assessment and functional medicine principles to identify the underlying causes, which guides his direction for the appropriate clinical care. He is an advisory board member of Nordic Naturals and the National Association of Nutrition Professionals. He can be reached at cso@hudsonheadache.com.

Previous Articles

Forgotten Options for Musculoskeletal Health
February 2016 (Vol. 17, Issue 02)
Omega-3s, Communication and Hormones, Oh My!
January 2016 (Vol. 17, Issue 01)
Omega-3 Fish Oil: An Underappreciated Element of Men's Health
November 2015 (Vol. 16, Issue 11)
Fertility and Poly-Unsaturated Fatty Acids
October 2015 (Vol. 16, Issue 10)
Fish Oil: A Key Component to Positive Clinical Outcomes
September 2015 (Vol. 16, Issue 09)
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