If you have recently been involved in a car accident, it is possible you are still suffering from what is commonly referred to as whiplash. Whiplash is an injury that occurs in the neck after a sudden and drastic acceleration-deceleration force. In layman’s terms, this simply means that the patient’s head has been suddenly jolted forward and then instantaneously snapped back.

In the office, one of most common injuries people experience is a reaction injury. This type of injury is sustained from climbing, reaching, standing, slipping, tripping, sitting or bending without falling down. As insignificant as it sounds, this kind of injury is considered serious because it is a type that is commonly prolonged by the injured, which worsens the condition with each repeated activity.

When you think about it, it is quite obvious why obesity or being overweight can put so much pressure on the lower backs of individuals – after all, there is only so much load the spinal cord can support before it eventually fails. As a matter of fact, countless medical research regarding the matter have been published throughout the years. However, informing the patient of the actual cause of his suffering is not easy; few people can take being told he or she is obese well. (more…)

Let's face it, your workplace can become dangerous. Even if your office maintains safety procedures and protocols, injuries are sometimes unavoidable. When they do occur, the best way to deal with them is to find treatment right away to keep them from becoming yet more serious.

If the statistics gathered by the Association for Safe International Road Travel is to be believed, then the probability of car accidents happening every day is very high. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 2.3 million people have been treated in emergency departments in 2014 due to injuries caused by motor vehicle traffic crashes with young adult drivers (ages 18-24) having the highest crash related non-fatal injury rates. In addition, these non-fatal injuries have caused a staggering $45 billion in lifetime medical and work loss costs in 2013 alone. (more…)

When people experience pain, whether it is in the lower back or neck, seeking help from a chiropractor is often a sought-after solution. In order to make sure each chiropractic visit is effective and worth your time and money, there are important steps you should be take. (more…)

Pain in the lower back limits your ability to move and it’s a surprisingly common problem. In fact, over 31 million people in America alone struggle with this condition at any given time. Luckily for you, this condition doesn’t have to affect your life forever. There are many techniques recommended by chiropractors that can give you the chance to live a normal life. (more…)

You are going to experience pain at some point in your life, whether it is because of genetics or just old age. It becomes a problem, though, when the pain is chronic and affecting your work and personal life. Instead of letting this pain consume you, do something about it by getting help from a chiropractor. A visit can offer many benefits. (more…)

Most people think that injuries only occur due to accidents, but did you know that a surprising number of work-related injuries are because of bad habits that most employees are not self-aware of? Here are two work-related injuries that can happen to anyone and some tips on how to prevent them. (more…)

Experiencing a car accident can be as traumatic as it is painful. In fact, research shows that car accidents are a leading cause of injuries in the U.S. In 2012, there were 5.6 million car accidents in the country and from this, 1.6 million injuries were reported. Such injuries, if left untreated, can become worse and lead to permanent paralysis or even death.

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If you work in an office, chances are you spend a lot of your time sitting down in a cubicle. This lack of motion leaves you susceptible to back and neck pain. Combat both of these problems with ease by taking the advice from a professional chiropractor. (more…)

Experiencing pain on a regular basis should not be a part of anyone’s lives. You should be able to wake up in the morning feeling amazing, but many people are not able to do this because of chronic pain, whether due to an auto accident or another type of injury. Chiropractic services can help you work toward living a life that is pain free. The sooner you begin your treatment, the better it is for you, because injuries don’t get well over time without proper care. (more…)