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Chronic Pain | Jul 23, 2021

Top 7 Treatments for Chronic Joint Pain

Chronic joint pain can really start to affect your ability to do the things you enjoy. When your quality of life is affected by chronic pain in your joints, you will want to find the right doctors who can help you experience relief. You may find yourself searching for “orthopedic…

Physiotherapy | Jul 16, 2021

How to Strengthen Hamstrings to Recover from and Reduce Injury

We engage our hamstrings every day when walking, running, bending, and even jumping. When you suffer a hamstring injury, it can really affect your ability to go about your day without experiencing pain and discomfort. The hamstrings are a group of three muscles on the back of the thigh just…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Jul 9, 2021

4 Types of Headaches After a Car Accident

Have you started experiencing painful headaches shortly after being in a car accident? While you might just think they will go away after the stress and strain of dealing with the event has passed, you might be surprised when the headaches stick around for longer than you thought. If you…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Jul 1, 2021

5 Most Commonly Broken Bones in Car Accidents

With 206 bones in the adult human body, it is likely that most people will have a broken or fractured bone at some point in their life. This can occur due to a fall, sports injury, or a car accident- when it’s the latter, certain bones are more likely to…

Health Care Topics, Shoulder Pain | Jun 30, 2021

Best Options for Dealing with a Frozen Shoulder

A painful condition in which the shoulder becomes stiff and inflamed with limited movement, frozen shoulder is known to resolve on its own over the course of years. But in that time period, people with the condition may suffer from the pain and immobility and seek relief. By working with…

Accident Recovery, Whiplash FAQs | Jun 16, 2021

What Does Whiplash Feel Like?

Whiplash is so common that you might wonder if that’s what has you feeling so uncomfortable after a car accident. Aches and pains after a car accident can send some people straight to the doctor, while other people may choose to wait it out or tough it out. When you’ve…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Jun 9, 2021

Treating Lower Back Pain After a Car Accident

Most people think of lower back pain as being associated with sitting too long at a desk or an injury from improper listing, but car accidents are another common cause of pain in the lumbar spine. While this part of your spine isn’t necessarily as likely to be moved on…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Jun 5, 2021

How to Take Care of Yourself After a Car Accident

No matter whether you were in a rear-end collision or a car accident that left your car totaled, a car accident is a stressful event for anyone involved. After what you might consider a small car accident, you might be tempted to think it wasn’t that big of a deal…

Chiropractic | May 25, 2021

Kids Need Chiropractic Care After Auto Accidents Too

If you’ve been in a car accident then you know how stressful the situation can be for you. If your kids were also in the vehicle or involved in a car accident without you present, that just adds to the stress of the situation because you are now worried about…

Whiplash FAQs | May 18, 2021

What Are the Symptoms of Whiplash?

Whiplash is the most common injury sustained in a car accident- you’re more likely to have some degree of whiplash than to not, especially if you get rear-ended. However, it being common doesn’t mean it is a simple injury. Whiplash can occur in a variety of ways and have varying…

Physical Therapy | May 11, 2021

3 Effective Treatment Options for Tennis Elbow

If your doctor says you have tennis elbow, you might wonder what in the world they’re talking about since you don’t even play tennis! Surprisingly, tennis elbow doesn’t just affect tennis players; in fact, you can get tennis elbow from all kinds of sports, activities, and even duties on the…

Imaging | May 4, 2021

Why Might My Doctor Recommend an MRI?

You may have heard of numerous types of diagnostic imaging that doctors can use- x-rays, CT scans, and MRIs are all very popular. These all help doctors to see the inside of your body better, but you may not understand the differences. Why would a doctor recommend an MRI scan…

Imaging | Apr 29, 2021

Different Types of MRIs and What They Look For

If you have been struggling with back or neck pain from an old injury or illness, your chiropractor may recommend an MRI scan to get a clearer understanding of how your body has been affected. An MRI stands for “magnetic resonance imaging” and provides highly detailed images of your internal structures including…

Headaches, Whiplash FAQs | Apr 22, 2021

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

If you’ve been in a serious car accident then you may have been checked out at the scene by paramedics or even visited the emergency room or your doctor afterward. But what if you were in a fender-bender or small car accident that didn’t seem like a big deal at…

General | Apr 8, 2021

Most Common Injuries for Young Athletes

The bodies of children and teenagers are still growing, so it’s important that you find a health care professional who has the knowledge and expertise in treating their injuries. When you search for a “chiropractor near me” you also want to pay attention to offices that provide quality, individualized care…

Physical Therapy | Mar 29, 2021

Physiotherapy vs. Physical Therapy

Recovery and rehabilitation are key reasons why your doctor may recommend you visit a physical therapist. When it comes to understanding the difference between physiotherapy and physical therapy, the trick is that there isn’t any difference! These words are used interchangeably to define the practice of physical therapists, though the…

Spine Care | Mar 15, 2021

What Can a Pinched Nerve Lead to if Not Treated?

A pinched nerve can happen in a number of places in your body, from your wrist to your foot. Many people are actually quite familiar with the experience of a pinched nerve, commonly known as your foot or leg “falling asleep.” If you’ve been sitting in one place for too…

Accident Prevention, Auto Accident FAQ | Mar 15, 2021

4 Most Common Airbag Injuries

Like seatbelts, airbags are designed to save your life and prevent serious injuries if you are in a car crash, but that doesn’t mean they can’t cause some damage as a result of these measures. Airbags simply offer a better alternative to what would happen otherwise, such as hitting the…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Mar 8, 2021

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

If you’ve switched to a home office in recent months, you’ve probably had to make a few adjustments in your working day. This may involve a new office chair, or in some cases, needing to work from another location like your couch or bed during the day. You may notice…

Neurology | Mar 1, 2021

Do Pinched Nerves Go Away on Their Own?

Have you ever experienced your foot “falling asleep” after sitting in one position for too long? The numb, tingling feeling seems innocent enough, but it is actually an indication of a pinched nerve. Mild experiences with a pinched nerve like this are actually very common, and it’s usually fixed by…