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 MoreNo 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 MoreBack 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 MoreDo 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 MoreAccording 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 MoreConsider 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 […]
Read MoreComputers and laptops have become a large part of our daily lives. Hours upon hours are spent sitting in front of a computer screen browsing the internet, working on a term paper, playing games, compiling work reports. When we sit and concentrate on our computers or laptops long enough our spines may become distressed. The […]
Read MoreCertain things just go together. Peanut butter and jelly, cookies and milk, baseball and cracker jacks, sand and flip flops, you name it! In the medical world, we like to say that proper exercise and nutrition paired with a little bit of chiropractic care is a worthy combination. The combination of exercise and nutrition makes […]
Read MoreWith all of the changes occurring during pregnancy your body can become stressed. As your bundle of joy grows the curve in your spine increases, affecting your posture. To allow your baby to be born easily your pelvis joints start to relax and move more freely. These changes your body is experiencing can result in […]
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