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General | Feb 17, 2022

What Does a Herniated Disc Feel Like?

Herniated discs are one of the most commonly reported health conditions involving the spine, and they can quickly send your spinal stability into a spiral. However, it may be hard to tell if you have one or not if you don't know which signs and symptoms to look for. Here…

can-acid-reflux-cause-back-pain

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Feb 14, 2022

Can Acid Reflux Cause Back Pain?

If you think about gastrointestinal distress, a lot of symptoms may come to mind: chest pain and heartburn, a churning stomach, sweating. But what about back pain? In some cases, there can be a link between the digestive system and pain in the back, especially when heartburn is involved. When…

What-Is-the-Difference-Between-Tennis-Elbow-and-Golfers-Elbow

Joint Pain | Feb 5, 2022

What Is the Difference Between Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow?

Did you know that you don’t have to step foot on a tennis court or golf course to experience tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow? Both tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow refer to different types of pain and overuse injuries that can affect your arm, elbow, and wrist. While these types…

Neck-Pain-After-Falling-and-Hitting-Head

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Jan 31, 2022

Neck Pain After Falling and Hitting Head

We should preface with a disclaimer: if you’re experiencing neck pain immediately after falling on your head, you should go to a doctor and make sure it’s not an emergency. Impacts to the head and neck can break vertebrae, cause a cervical dislocation, or even cause direct damage to the…

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Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Jan 31, 2022

What Are Soft Tissue Injuries?

Car accidents are increasingly common. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), estimates for injuries sustained during a car accident totaled over two and a half million in 2019 alone. Soft tissue injuries are among the most common sustained during car accidents. There are many different kinds of…

why-do-i-get-dizzy-when-i-lay-down

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Jan 28, 2022

Why Do I Get Dizzy When I Lay Down?

If you’re feeling unexpected bouts of dizziness, you may be experiencing a condition known as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). This condition is characterized by a sudden onset of feeling as if the room is spinning. It is the most common cause of vertigo. BPPV Overview If you are experiencing…

Why-Does-My-Neck-Crack-When-I-Roll-It

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Dec 25, 2021

Why Does My Neck Crack When I Roll It?

If your neck is sore or stiff, it can be instinctual to begin rolling it as a way of finding relief. You may feel better because of the stretching, but you may also hear popping or cracking sounds that come with a sense of relief, similar to cracking your knuckles.…

Why-Does-My-Back-Hurt-When-I-Wake-Up

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Dec 20, 2021

Why Does My Back Hurt When I Wake Up?

After a night of restful sleep, you may wake up feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the day. But you may also notice that despite a comfortable night in your bed, your lower back is in pain and it may be difficult to stand up and start moving about. While…

can-a-herniated-disc-cause-permanent-nerve-damage

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Dec 15, 2021

Can a Herniated Disc Cause Permanent Nerve Damage?

If you were recently in a car accident, then you might start to notice some pain and discomfort in the hours and days after the initial collision. Some car accident injuries can actually take a bit of time for you to fully experience the symptoms as your body is racing…

How-Long-Does-an-MRI-Take

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Dec 10, 2021

How Long Does an MRI Take?

An MRI, magnetic resonance imaging, is a special type of diagnostic scan that creates a 3-dimensional image of internal body parts. This image is clearer than that of CT scans or x-rays, making them more reliable when it comes to diagnosing complex conditions. In order to pull off something this…

why-does-my-lower-back-hurt

Accident Recovery | Nov 20, 2021

Why Does My Lower Back Hurt?

As we move through life, it’s inevitable that we experience aches and pains, especially in our back. The complexity and fragility of our spine means that it can easily cause soreness, but something like lower back pain is usually short-lived and easy to manage. But lower back pain that is…

what-to-know-about-dashboard-knee-injuries

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Nov 15, 2021

What to Know About Dashboard Knee Injuries

In a car accident, your entire body is moved forcefully, often coming into contact with the hard or protective surfaces in your vehicle. For someone in the front seat, this can mean hitting your head or knee against the dashboard. This is common enough that “dashboard knee” is a term…

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Accident Recovery | Nov 10, 2021

Top Running Injuries and How to Overcome Them

Running is one of the most popular activities for a workout and for reaching your fitness goals. Whether you enjoy a light jog around the neighborhood every weekend or are training every day for an upcoming marathon, running can be a great way to stay active. While running is a…

Improving Quality of Life with Chronic Shoulder Pain

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Nov 4, 2021

Improving Quality of Life with Chronic Shoulder Pain

Did you know that the shoulder joint actually has the most mobility of all the joints in your body? With such a wide range of motion, your shoulder needs to be flexible, but this can also make it more vulnerable to injury or overuse. If you experience persistent or chronic…

how-to-reduce-shoulder-pain

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Oct 24, 2021

How to Reduce Shoulder Pain

Whether you spend a lot of time seated at a desk or picking up and carrying around children, aches and pains are not uncommon. We put a lot of pressure on our joints when we are sitting still in the same position for hours or if we are moving around,…

do-i-have-nerve-damage-from-my-car-accident

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Oct 11, 2021

Do I Have Nerve Damage from My Car Accident?

When people think of car accident injuries, the most obvious that come to mind are likely scrapes, bruises, whiplash, broken bones, and even neck and back pain. But what you might not always connect with a car accident are the types of injuries that can lead to neurological damage. In…

things-to-discuss-with-your-doctor-after-a-car-accident

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Oct 10, 2021

10 Things to Discuss with Your Doctor After a Car Accident

If you have been in a car accident, then you might be wondering what your next steps should be. If you don’t experience significant pain or have cuts or broken bones that need immediate attention after the accident, then you may be tempted to skip the doctor and hope the…

leave-space-while-driving-to-reduce-your-likelihood-of-an-accident

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Sep 25, 2021

Leave Space While Driving to Reduce Your Likelihood of an Accident

When you’re a seasoned driver, it can be easy to lose sight of some basic rules of the road, like keeping an adequate cushion between you and other cars on the road. While this often refers to cars in front of you, it’s also important to be cognizant of cars…

is-my-foot-pain-plantar-fasciitis

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…

how-whiplash-and-neck-pain-can-impact-posture

General | 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…

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