Why Are Car Accidents Dangerous for Your Back?
The structure of your spine is complex and delicate. Your spine is not made to withstand the impact of a car accident. Back injuries are one of the most common injuries sustained in a car accident. The impact strains your ligaments and muscles and your joints suffer from most of the force. This can result […]
Read MoreThe Truth about Medicare and Chiropractic Care
You may have heard some misconceptions of what Medicare covers and what they do not when it comes to chiropractic care. Advanced Health Chiropractic and Massage Center in Idaho Falls has provided some need to know facts about Medicare and chiropractic care that you need to know about. First let’s discuss Medicare. What is it […]
Read MoreYour Physical Health and Car Accidents
About every ten seconds, someone in the United States is injured in a motor vehicle accident. By the time you finish reading this blog, about 18 people will have been injured. Fortunately, most car accidents are minor, and victims don’t sustain any life-threatening conditions. However, the story is the same for most. They are in […]
Read MoreBraces for Back Pain
No one enjoys suffering from back pain. Whether you are suffering from acute back pain that begins suddenly and heals within two months or chronic back pain that bothers you for more than three months. Simple injuries, such as twisting the wrong way, can cause back pain. Chronic back pain is a more serious condition […]
Read MoreWhat Is Back Pain?
Back pain can be anything from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp pain that occurs in your back. Back pain can happen gradually or can start quickly as a result from an injury. Can Anyone Get Back Pain? Anyone can suffer from back pain, however there are some factors that can increase the […]
Read MoreBack Braces: Frequently Asked Questions
Whether you are suffering from back pain or simply are curious about the nature of back braces, take a look at these common questions about braces. What is a Back Brace? It’s easy to be confused about what constitutes a back brace—of course, there are plenty of consumer-targeted devices that will stabilize the back. Back […]
Read MoreA Quick Guide to Whiplash Treatment
Do you have Whiplash? Have you or a loved one been in a car accident recently? Do you feel stiff in your neck or upper back? Then you may have experienced whiplash. Whiplash is caused by the force of an impact whipping your head backwards then forwards. It can potentially be very painful and cause […]
Read MoreThe Troubling Chance of Spinal Injuries After an Accident
According the the Mayo Clinic, car accidents are responsible for over 40 percent of spinal injuries every year. This is a troubling statistic. Although car accidents are hard to prevent, learning about spinal injuries can help you recognize and treat an injury so you know exactly what steps to take after an auto accident. The […]
Read MoreKids and Car Accidents
Consider this scenario: Mrs. Smith comes to a chiropractor’s office after a car accident because she has sustained minor injuries from whiplash. She was driving her kids to swimming lessons. While taking notes and asking questions about the incident, the chiropractor asks, “How are the kids?” She responds, “Oh, they’re fine. They don’t have any […]
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