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Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | 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…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | 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 Prevention, Accident Recovery | 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…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | 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…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | 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…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | 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…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | 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…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | 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…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | 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…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | 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…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | 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…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Apr 19, 2021

4 Most Common Airbag Injuries

Airbags are designed to help cushion you and 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…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Apr 12, 2021

What Can a Pinched Nerve Lead to if Not Treated?

The nerves in your body help your brain send and receive messages to and from organs, limbs, and even your skin. Nerves are located all over your body, can carry sensory and motor information, and help you regulate body functions that are involuntary, like breathing and your heart beating. When…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Apr 5, 2021

Working from Home and Experiencing Back Pain? Chiropractic Can Help!

We all use technology every day, whether it is a phone, tablet, or computer. As more and more people are working from home, our connection to this technology has become even stronger. This has many benefits, especially now, but there are also some concerns that arise from additional use. The…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Mar 29, 2021

Do Pinched Nerves Go Away on Their Own?

You might get that “pins and needles” feeling every now and then when you’ve sat or had your legs crossed for too long. But what about when that tingling sensation becomes painful and even leads to weakness or numbness? While sometimes a mild pinched nerve can go away on its…

Accident Prevention | Mar 22, 2021

Most Common Injuries for Young Athletes

Children gain a wide range of benefits from participating in sports, from learning teamwork and confidence to improved health through physical activity. However, sports are not without their risks, and injuries can occur in any sport that children play. In fact, more than 2.6 million people under the age of…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Mar 15, 2021

4 Effective Treatment Options for Tennis Elbow

You don’t have to be Rafael Nadal or Serena Williams to get tennis elbow; in fact, you don’t even have to play tennis to develop tennis elbow pain! While racquet sports are commonly associated with tennis elbow, it can also develop due to other repetitive motions and overuse of your…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Mar 1, 2021

Does a Headache After a Car Accident Mean That I Have Whiplash?

Headaches are common after a car accident, along with other simple aches and pain. Not only did your body suffer from trauma, but you may be stressed from all the logistics of a crash. So if your head is pounding, you may be wondering if it even means anything. Is…