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Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Aug 17, 2021

Long-Term Effects of Whiplash

Whiplash affects thousands of people a year and is the most common of all car accident injuries. It is known as a hidden injury because of how the symptoms of whiplash can be delayed for hours or even days after the car accident happened. If you were in a car…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Aug 10, 2021

What Types of Injuries Can X-Rays Detect?

You are likely familiar with what an X-ray looks like, even if you’ve never had one before. Whether you’ve seen them on TV or movies, you will recognize X-rays for their distinct black, white, and gray images of the bones in the body. X-rays are common in medical settings, especially…

Accident Recovery | Aug 3, 2021

Why Types of Car Accident Injuries Can Chiropractors Treat?

There are a variety of injuries that can occur due to a car accident. You might be surprised to learn that you can get injured from what seems like a relatively small car accident, like a fender-bender. However, if your car sustained any damage then it is likely that your…

Accident Recovery | Jul 23, 2021

6 Most Commonly Broken Bones in Car Accidents

Broken bones are possible when you have been in a car accident. Unfortunately, you can even suffer a broken bone if you were wearing your seat belt or if the airbag deployed as it is supposed to in this type of event. There are over 200 bones in the body…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Jul 16, 2021

What to Do When Your Hip Feels Out of Place

The hip is the largest ball and socket joint in the whole body and is designed to withstand general wear and tear on the body. Movements with the hip joint, like walking, running, and bending should all be fluid movements when the ball and socket joint is working correctly. However,…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Jul 9, 2021

Top 7 Treatments for Chronic Joint Pain

Everyone will experience some kind of joint pain in their lifetime, from a sprained ankle at a sporting event to a chronic condition like arthritis. As you age, you might start to experience more joint pain as your joints slowly start to wear down due to general wear and tear…

Accident Recovery | Jul 1, 2021

5 Types of Headaches after a Car Accident

Some injuries are more obvious after a car accident, like broken bones or cuts and bruises. But a car accident can also lead to headaches. If you bumped your head on the window or steering wheel then you might have a bump and experience headache pain for a little while.…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Jun 23, 2021

Best Options for Dealing with Frozen Shoulder

Adhesive capsulitis, often known as frozen shoulder, is an inflammation of the shoulder capsule that can cause pain and often full immobility in the shoulder. While the exact cause isn’t clear, there are a number of conditions and situations that can contribute to the development of the limitation, which usually…

Accident Recovery | Jun 16, 2021

How to Take Care of Yourself After a Car Accident

Were you recently in a car accident? Do you feel overwhelmed by the pain and stress of dealing with an injury, scheduling doctors’ visits, and talking to the insurance company? When you search for “car accident doctor near me”, you want to find doctors who care about your health and…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Jun 9, 2021

What Does Whiplash Feel Like?

If you’ve ever been in a rear-end collision or suffered a fall, you may know the feeling of whiplash. The condition occurs when a vehicle collides with your car, usually from behind, the inertia causes your head to move forward at an unnatural speed before jerking backward as the car…

Accident Recovery | Jun 2, 2021

Treating Lower Back Pain After a Car Accident

While car accidents often affect the whole body, certain areas are particularly vulnerable, including the neck and particularly the lower back. The lower back is complex because it is not only a part of the spine, but also contains multiple joints and significant nerve endings. While injuries to this area…

Chiropractic, General | May 25, 2021

3 Effective Treatment Options for Tennis Elbow

Even if you’ve never played tennis before, you can experience tennis elbow! Tennis elbow is formally known as lateral epicondylitis and is a type of overuse injury that affects the elbow and tendons in your forearm. While it is common in tennis players considering its more common name, there are…

Chiropractic | May 18, 2021

Kids Need Chiropractic Care After Auto Accidents Too

Getting into an auto accident is a stressful experience for everyone involved, but it is even more stressful when your kids are involved. If you’ve been in a car accident and you sustained any injuries, then you want to get your kids checked out too. There are a lot of…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | May 11, 2021

Why Might My Doctor Recommend an MRI?

When you arrive at a doctor’s office with symptoms or concerns, they will always start by having an in-depth discussion with you. They’ll want to understand your symptoms, medical history, any inciting events like a car accident, and your goals for treatment. They may follow this up with a physical…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | May 4, 2021

What Are the Symptoms of Whiplash?

If you’ve been in a car accident, whiplash is the most likely injury you’ve suffered. This is especially true if you were rear-ended, but it can occur in any car accident, as well as events like a fall or a sports injury. Whiplash refers to the sudden back and forth…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Apr 28, 2021

Different Types of MRIs and What They Look For

When you meet with your chiropractor for a recent injury causing you pain, they may recommend you get an MRI scan before beginning treatment. In order to treat an injury or illness that affects your spine, your chiropractor may want a clearer picture of how your body has been affected…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Apr 21, 2021

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

Dealing with the aftermath of a car accident is enough to give you a headache. But what happens when you have a headache after a car accident that won’t go away? Headaches after a car accident can be a sign that something is physically wrong and you should see a…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Apr 14, 2021

What Can a Pinched Nerve Lead to if Not Treated?

Everyone has experienced a pinched nerve before. It’s that funny feeling when you’ve been sitting for too long and your foot “falls asleep.” That kind of pinched nerve can be easily taken care of by simply readjusting how you’re sitting or getting up and moving around for a bit. However,…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Apr 7, 2021

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

Whether or not you have a history of back pain, you may have noticed how the shift to working from home has started negatively impacting your body. Work habits have changed for many people and our couches have become our home offices, which is contributing to some uncomfortable symptoms. Chiropractors…

Chiropractic | Mar 22, 2021

Physiotherapy vs. Physical Therapy

If you’ve been in a car accident recently or undergone surgery then your doctor may have suggested physiotherapy to help you through the recovery process. You might wonder what the difference is between physiotherapy and physical therapy. The short answer is: they’re the same! Both physiotherapy and physical therapy refer…