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Chronic Pain | Sep 15, 2021

Is My Foot Pain Plantar Fasciitis?

Everyone has experienced their feet hurting, whether from a long day at work or a day at the amusement park. But some pain goes beyond general soreness into severe or even debilitating. When that happens, you’ll want to work with a College Park chiropractor to determine the exact cause of…

Uncategorized | Sep 10, 2021

How Whiplash and Neck Pain Can Impact Posture

Most of us don’t think about our posture on a daily basis, or maybe we have a fleeting thought that we should sit up straight. But posture impacts our spine, which plays a huge role in the body’s health and alignment, and it can be difficult to maintain. An injury…

Chiropractors, Specialties, Whiplash | Aug 26, 2021

How a Chiropractor Can Improve Your Pain without Medication

Going to a chiropractor is a viable option for a number of healthcare concerns, including injuries sustained during a car accident. If you are recovering from an injury and are experiencing pain, then a car accident chiropractor can help. Unlike emergency room or urgent care doctors, a chiropractor will not…

Accident Recovery, Car Accident Injuries, Neurology | Aug 19, 2021

Neurological Disorders After a Car Accident

If you were recently in a car accident, it is very likely that you are experiencing some degree of pain and discomfort afterward. A car accident can be an overwhelming experience even if you didn’t get injured. When you also suffer an injury, it can make the entire process that…

Whiplash | Aug 12, 2021

Can Whiplash Injuries Last for Years?

The most common car accident injury with rear-end collisions is whiplash. A whiplash injury can affect your quality of life because of the pain and discomfort you can experience in your neck, upper back, and shoulders. The sooner you visit a doctor after a car accident, the sooner you can…

Health and Wellness, Imaging, Medical Doctors | Aug 5, 2021

Easy-To-Forget Items That Must Be Removed Before MRIs

When you get an MRI, you will have to fill out a checklist to confirm you have removed all potentially damaging or hazardous items that can interfere with the machine. All items made of metal must be removed before you can get an MRI because this type of diagnostic imaging…

Accident Recovery, Car Accident Injuries | Jul 23, 2021

4 Types of Headaches You Might Experience After an Accident

When it comes to injuries after a car accident, one of the first signs that something is wrong might be a headache. Headaches are common after any type of stressful situation, including a car accident. However, headaches can also be a sign of something more serious going on internally that…

Shoulder Pain | Jul 16, 2021

Best Options for Dealing with Frozen Shoulder

You may have gotten the cold shoulder before, and it can hurt in its own way. But have you ever had a frozen shoulder? Also known as adhesive capsulitis, frozen shoulder is a condition involving stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint. Symptoms of a frozen shoulder begin slowly, worsening…

Accident Recovery, After an accident, Car Accident Injuries | Jul 9, 2021

How to Take Care of Yourself After a Car Accident

The experience of getting into a car accident can be stressful and even scary! The shock of such a traumatic event can last with you for days or even weeks whether or not you were even injured. This kind of stressful experience often kickstarts the adrenaline in your body by…

Physiotherapy | Jul 1, 2021

How to Strengthen Hamstrings to Recover from and Reduce Injury

Did you know that your hamstrings are actually made up of three muscles? If you recently injured or overstressed one of the muscles that make up your hamstrings then you will definitely notice how that impacts your movements. The hamstrings are located on the back of your legs just beneath…

Back Pain, Car Accident Injuries | Jun 23, 2021

Treating Lower Back Pain After a Car Accident

Lower back pain is a common symptom of many conditions and injuries, ranging from chronic issues like arthritis to acute instances like bending the wrong way. Car accidents can bring on lower back pain suddenly, as the body reacts to the unnatural forces placed upon it during impact. This may…

Chronic Pain | Jun 16, 2021

Top 4 Treatments for Chronic Joint Pain

Every day, millions of Americans suffer from chronic joint pain, whether it is the result of a form of arthritis or an injury. When this pain continues for a long time, it can become mentally taxing in addition to the physical difficulty you may have performing daily tasks. Something that…

Car Accident Injuries, Fractures | Jun 9, 2021

7 Most Commonly Broken Bones in Car Accidents

Unfortunately, when you’ve been in a car accident, it is possible to get injured even if you were wearing a seat belt or the airbags properly deployed. Injuries to the neck and spine, as well as broken bones, are common car accident injuries and you want to get treated by…

Whiplash | Jun 2, 2021

What Are the Symptoms of Whiplash

When you’ve been in a car accident, a general rule of thumb to follow is that if your car has any type of damage then your body likely does too. While you might not recognize it right away, it is possible to get injured in what seemed like a small…

Whiplash | May 25, 2021

What Does Whiplash Feel Like?

Whiplash is considered the most common car accident injury because, while seat belts can hold the trunk of your body in place during a sudden jolt, there’s nothing to prevent your head and neck from getting severely jostled around. Whiplash is especially common with rear-end collisions, especially when you don’t…

Imaging, Uncategorized | May 18, 2021

Different Types of MRIs and What They Look For

If you’ve recently suffered a sports injury or car accident injury then your doctor may want to utilize diagnostic imaging tools to get a better picture of what kind of damage your body has experienced. An MRI scan is one of the most common types of diagnostic imaging tools that…

Chiropractic | May 11, 2021

Kids Need Chiropractic Care After Auto Accidents Too

Our kids are the most important people in the world to us, so it’s no wonder we want to keep them safe and help them stay healthy. When an unfortunate accident occurs, like an auto accident, you will not only be worried about your own health and well-being, but also…

Physical Therapy | May 4, 2021

Physiotherapy vs. Physical Therapy

Some musculoskeletal injuries can affect your strength and mobility, and a physical therapist can help you through your healing and recovery period. If you have recently been in a car accident or suffered a sports injury, your doctor may recommend you schedule a physiotherapy appointment, whether your injury requires surgery…

Imaging | Apr 26, 2021

Why Might My Doctor Recommend an MRI?

When you have an injury or illness that brings you to the doctor, they may want to do some type of diagnostic testing. An MRI scan is one type of diagnostic imaging test that your doctor may want to use that will provide them with highly detailed images of your…

Car Accident Injuries | Apr 19, 2021

4 Most Common Airbag Injuries

Airbags are designed to help cushion you to help prevent injury during a car accident. When you’ve been in an accident, airbags and seat belts are safety features designed to protect you from more serious injury. However, it is possible to experience an airbag injury if the airbag is faulty…