Bottom Line: Your neck has a tough job. It has to hold up the weight of your head every day... for a lifetime. Holding up 11 pounds may not seem like a lot, but those 7 bones and 25 or so muscles in your neck need to work together correctly for you to move your head around free of pain. Postural changes, sudden injuries, and arthritis are just a few of the primary causes of neck pain. Most of the time, your pain can be traced to a problem with either the muscles, joints, discs, or … [Read more...] about Why Does My Neck Hurt?
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What Causes Low Back Pain?
Bottom Line: Low back pain is something that over 80% of us will deal with at some point in our lives… but what exactly causes low back pain? Usually, it's not just one thing that causes low back pain, but there are some trends and information that we've uncovered about the primary causes, and most importantly, what you can do to avoid it. Why it Matters: Your low back is made up of 5 bones with spinal discs in between them. These bones act as protection for your spinal cord as it … [Read more...] about What Causes Low Back Pain?
Top Healthcare Organizations Recommend This for Low Back Pain…
Bottom Line: According to The Lancet, low back pain is the number one source of disability in the world. If you've dealt with low back pain in the past, you understand just how much it can alter your daily life. Even simply standing up straight can feel like an incredibly impossible task, and for that reason, many top healthcare organizations have begun to publish recommendations for the best ways to take care of low back pain. Their findings may surprise you. Why it Matters: The … [Read more...] about Top Healthcare Organizations Recommend This for Low Back Pain…
What You Need to Know About Delayed Pain After a Car Accident
Bottom Line: If you can walk away after a car accident without any catastrophic injuries, you may consider yourself lucky! Even if you feel okay after exchanging information and speaking with the police, it’s always a good idea to see a Chiropractor following an auto accident. With your adrenaline pumping in the aftermath, your brain may not immediately register the pain signals coming from your body. Often only after you’ve had some time to calm down do you notice you may be struggling with … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know About Delayed Pain After a Car Accident
Whiplash: How These Injuries Can Cause Chronic Pain
Bottom Line: Whiplash injuries used to be considered "no big deal', but times have changed. Doctors now know that whiplash can cause lifelong pain and disability if not treated properly. During a car accident, the head often suddenly moves forward and backward with a tremendous amount of force. Even low-speed collisions can generate enough force to injure the delicate ligaments in your neck that support your head. Why it Matters: When you experience a whiplash injury, your head and neck … [Read more...] about Whiplash: How These Injuries Can Cause Chronic Pain
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