Whiplash: 3 Things to Know Your neck is sore. You have a headache beginning. Your shoulders are extremely tense and your energy is low. You were just rear-ended in a small fender-bender yesterday, so it doesn't make sense why you're hurting so much. Or does it? Whiplash is not reserved for the worst accidents only. You can be subjected to whiplash from a simple tap on your rear bumper. The most surprising thing I have seen in over thirteen years as a chiropractor is how much damage a … [Read more...] about Whiplash: 3 Things to Know
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What to Do After a Car Accident: 5 Important Steps
What to Do After a Car Accident: 5 Important Steps A car accident can be sudden, frightening, and physically and emotionally overwhelming. In the moments immediately afterward, it can be difficult to know what to do or what steps to take next. Even when you feel relatively fine after an accident, some injuries may not become noticeable until hours or even days later. Whiplash, muscle strains, sprains, and other soft-tissue injuries can develop gradually. Knowing what to do after a car … [Read more...] about What to Do After a Car Accident: 5 Important Steps
Why Your Neck Hurts (and What to Do About It)
Your neck carries the weight of your world and it’s often the first place to get tight and complain when life and stress drags your head forward. Screens pull your gaze down and tension settles in. Neck pain often shows up without warning; stiffness in the morning followed by a sharp pinch when you turn your head, or a lingering ache after hours at a desk. While it may feel sudden, there’s usually a clear reason your neck starts to protest. Understanding what’s happening inside the joints, … [Read more...] about Why Your Neck Hurts (and What to Do About It)
Low Back Pain: It’s Time to Stop the Insanity
Top Healthcare Organizations Recommend This For Low Back Pain According to The Lancet, low back pain is the number one source of disability globally. And, if you've dealt with low back pain in the past, you understand how much it can alter your daily life. Even simply standing up straight can feel like an incredibly impossible task. Because of how debilitating it can be, many top healthcare organizations have begun to publish recommendations for the best ways to manage low back pain. Their … [Read more...] about Low Back Pain: It’s Time to Stop the Insanity
Postural Stress: The Link Between Tech Neck and Pain
Postural stress occurs not only because of your anatomy but also because of the decisions you make each day. Believe it or not, many spend 2 hours or more daily on their smartphones or tablets. That adds up to hundreds if not thousands, of hours each year! The position we hold our heads in while using these devices is referred to as "tech neck." And over the past few years, the pain associated with these positions has been growing by leaps and bounds. It's estimated that tilting your head … [Read more...] about Postural Stress: The Link Between Tech Neck and Pain
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