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Chiropractor Dr. Rick Swartzburg, D.C.
Chiropractor Dr. Rick Swartzburg, D.C.

Doctor of Chiropractic in Agoura Hills, CA and head of product development at Back Science® with over 23 years of experience designing and testing mattresses and working directly with our local community to solve common sleep problems faced by sufferers of chronic pain.

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Stomach Sleeping Pros & Cons

by Rick Swartzburg

April 28, 2025

Sleeping on your stomach may be comfortable, but is it good for you?

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Why You Should Replace Your Mattress Every Ten Years or Less

by Rick Swartzburg

April 28, 2025

Discover important reasons for replacing your mattress within a ten-year period.

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Sleep and Heart Health

by Rick Swartzburg

April 28, 2025

Discover the relationship between sleep and heart health.

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How Much Sleep Do We Actually Need? The Science Behind a Good Night’s Rest

by Rick Swartzburg

April 07, 2025

We all know that sleep is important, but how much do we really need to function at our best? The answer isn’t as simple as a single number, because sleep...

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Chiropractor Pillow Talk

by Rick Swartzburg

March 24, 2025

You may have invested in a great mattress but what about your pillows? Learn more about the importance of proper pillow positioning for healthy and restful sleep.

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REM Sleep vs. Deep Sleep: Understanding Their Differences and Importance

by Rick Swartzburg

March 24, 2025

Discover the difference between REM sleep and deep sleep, and why both are important ...

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