Why Chiropractic Is Your Best Option to Treat Acute or Chronic Pain Acute or chronic pain can bring your life to a standstill, making it difficult or impossible to engage in even the simplest of day-to-day tasks. You don't want to use pharmaceutical products to treat pain—they only mask your discomfort and don't get to the source of it. In most instances, invasive surgery isn't necessary and can … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Seeing a Chiropractor after a Motor Vehicle Accident
The Ways a Chiropractor Can Improve Your Health after a Car Crash Chiropractic—The Better Option after an Auto Wreck When you've suffered any type of injury in a motor vehicle accident caused by the carelessness or negligence of another person, you'll want to seek treatment as soon as possible, so that you minimize the potential long-term consequences. Traditional medical treatment typically … [Read more...]
The Worst Sports Injuries & How to Treat them
Every time you play a sport, you risk suffering severe and devastating injuries. In fact, the CDC estimates that 8.6 million sport-related injuries happen every year in the United States. Educating yourself on how to identify the worst sports injuries and how to treat them will help you avoid further injury and get the help you need in a timely manner. Here are the 7 worst … [Read more...]
Common Car Accident Injuries & Treatments
If you've been involved in a car accident, you may have several different injuries to deal with. These can range from minor bruising to more serious injuries like whiplash. It's important to err on the side of caution and visit a doctor if you suspect that something is seriously wrong, but you may be able to treat less serious injuries by yourself. Cuts and Scratches from Car Window & Loose … [Read more...]
First Chiropractic Appointment: What to Expect
Chiropractic care is an effective way to relieve chronic pain when medications and other forms of treatment don't work. When you make an appointment for chiropractic treatment, you may be wondering what to expect. Here are the things that will generally happen during your first visit to a chiropractor: Review of Medical History Before conducting an exam and doing a chiropractic adjustment, … [Read more...]
The Latest in Ultrasound Therapy and Hydrotherapy
The technology used in the healthcare and medical industries is always changing and advancing. These advances allow healthcare professionals to provide better, higher-quality care to patients. When it comes to the chiropractic field, two services that help patients with pain relief and pain management were recently created – ultrasound therapy and hydrotherapy. Take a closer look at these recent … [Read more...]
Safe, Natural Treatment for Sciatica
The pain caused by pressure on your sciatic nerve, often referred to as sciatica, can be so debilitating that it makes it almost impossible to work, take care of things around the house, or even take care of yourself. People suffering from sciatica may find it difficult to stand, walk, or sleep without significant discomfort or pain. There are several measures you can take to relieve the pain of … [Read more...]
Lumbar Support: As Important as Your Daily Vitamin
If you sit for extended periods at a time – whether in an office, in a vehicle, or in another setting altogether – it's essential to understand how adequate lumbar support contributes to your long-term health, well-being, and comfort. What is lumbar support? The term lumbar refers to your lower back or the portion of your spine that falls between your sacrum and your diaphragm, directly behind … [Read more...]
Simple Strategies for Total Body Management
The simplest things can cause a chain reaction throughout your body. The way you sit, stand, walk and lay down are significant contributors to keeping you healthy and pain-free. The real question is, are you doing these things correctly? Posture Did you know your posture matters? It's the way you hold your body but is needed to align body parts against gravity correctly. It is especially … [Read more...]
What is Whiplash?
There is no actual medical condition called "whiplash." It's a colloquial term used to describe neck sprain or strain. The name comes from the sudden back and forth movement of the head and neck during an accident, much like the cracking of a whip. This hyperextension of the neck involves ligaments, muscles, nerves, or discs. The formal term for whiplash is cervical acceleration-deceleration … [Read more...]