The Importance of Seeing a Chiropractor After a Car Accident
Have you been in a car accident? A car accident is the last thing anyone wants to happen to them. Between all of life’s other daily struggles, adding a car accident into the mix just creates more stress and more things to think about. On top of that, car accident injuries can create an added […]
Read MoreI was in an Car Accident, do I have Whiplash?
What is Whiplash? According to Spine-health, whiplash is a term that describes an injury to the neck that happens as a result of an auto accident. The most common auto accidents that cause whiplash are rear impact accidents. When a vehicle “rear-ends” (hits from behind) another vehicle. Over one million whiplash injuries occur from car […]
Read MoreBusting the Myths of Car Accidents & Chiropractic Care
You have probably heard the long lists of myths when it comes to car accidents and chiropractic care. Advance Health of Idaho Falls has taken the time to bust these myths! Our chiropractors are here to present you with the facts! Busting the Myths Myth: Most People “injured” in car accidents are faking it. This […]
Read MoreChiropractors and Car accidents: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I have a whiplash injury? Whiplash is easily one of the most common auto accident injuries. This painful injury can occur at speeds under 5 mph. Whiplash occurs when the impact of an accident forces your neck backwards or forwards quickly. Although many people just brush off such an injury, […]
Read MoreWhy 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 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 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 […]
Read MoreCar Accidents in Idaho Falls
You’re driving along in Idaho Falls listening to your favorite song on the radio, when BAM! Out of nowhere an old BMW smashes into the passenger side of the car. Your car is damaged and you’re shaken up but otherwise you feel fine. You exchange insurance information with the sweet old granny who caused your […]
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