In a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2016, the United States records the most number of car crash fatalities among high-income countries. Among the most common reasons for this include failure to observe road safety practices like buckling up the seatbelt, drunk driving, and overspeeding. (more…)

Car accidents are both emotionally and physically stressful. One of the most common car-crash injuries is whiplash or neck injury. A whiplash can either be a neck sprain or strain, both signify damage to the intervertebral joints, ligaments, discs, cervical muscles, and nerves. Those suffering from whiplash should learn more about the injury and how a visit to the chiropractic clinic can result in an effective treatment for it. (more…)

According to the Transportation Data Section of the Oregon Department of Transportation, 2,263 people suffered from nonfatal injuries due to motor vehicle crashes in Oregon last 2014. Some of these injuries are due to low-speed or low-impact accidents, which may result in persistent lower back, neck, or shoulder pain as well as disability and psychological anxiety. Learn more about what to do after low-speed automobile accidents and how a chiropractor in Portland can help treat pain and movement problems. (more…)

A trip, slip, or fall can be extremely painful, particularly if it leads to physical injuries. Some of the most common and agonizing problems that may occur due to these accidents are soft tissue, neck, and back injuries. The direction of the fall, as well as age, may impact the kind and the extent of slip-and-fall injury incurred. Learn more about these conditions and how a chiropractor can provide complementary care for improved rehabilitation outcomes. (more…)

Four Mets baseball players, David Wright, Asdrubal Cabrera, Neil Walker and Lucas Duda, have one thing in common apart from playing for the same team. They share a history of injuries due to their rigorous and competitive natures. In particular, they suffered different kinds of neck, back, and arm injuries. Fortunately, some of the conditions that affect the bones, tendons, ligaments, and nerves can be treated by a chiropractor. (more…)

Automobile accidents can happen at any time, and in some cases, injuries can vary from minor to very severe. People who have experienced such traumas may need both emotional support and medical assistance. For pain management and injury treatments, chiropractic is one alternative practice that many are turning to. (more…)

Basketball players, especially those who play in amateur or professional leagues, are prone to particular injuries due to repetitive and forceful physical movements. An intensely competitive contact sport like basketball exposes players to ankle, foot, and knee injuries. Many of these injuries do not need surgery, but may require immediate rehabilitation. An experienced chiropractor can help affected patients by reducing pain and improving movement. (more…)

Low-impact car crashes can lead to barely perceptible injuries, at least initially. Later on, some patients would complain of persistent neck pain most likely due to unchecked injuries. An example of neck injury from vehicular crashes is whiplash, which refers to soft-tissue damage affecting the cervical spine. It is not advisable to ignore neck pain because it may have underlying symptoms that may worsen over time. Learn more about why you need therapeutic interventions for neck pain and how an auto injury chiropractor can help treat neck Injuries. (more…)

According to a pain study published in 2015, more than 1 in 6 American adults suffer from the discomfort brought on by chronic pain. That’s almost 50 million American adults having their lives disrupted and by a condition that keeps coming back no matter what kind of medications they take. (more…)

Construction workers often perform tasks that make them prone to back conditions. Back injuries are the most common type of ailment affecting construction personnel. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 16 percent of non-fatal injuries are caused by back problems, resulting in workers taking days away from the job. (more…)

Rigorous athletic practice and competitive sports performance increase the risks for injuries among athletes. Prolonged repetitive movements can overuse and damage tendons and ligaments, while blunt forces on the body from other athletes or objects can produce concussions, traumatic brain injury, and tissue injuries. (more…)

A car crash can be a severely debilitating and stressful event in your life. It may not only lead to simple injuries, but also to traumatic brain injury. In the absence of significant damage to the brain, your back may have incurred damage that requires both immediate medical treatment and a rehabilitation program. While back problems from vehicular accidents vary for every victim, three of the most common are spinal fractures, spondylolisthesis, and disc herniation. Learn more about these back injuries and how a chiropractor can provide timely and effective treatment. (more…)