Screech. Bam. Uh-oh. You've been involved in a car accident. Your day has been thrown upside down, and a million thoughts are racing. If you don't feel immediate pain, you may be tempted to think you don’t have a problem. But waiting too long to seek care has been shown to increase the chances that you'll need more aggressive interventions. Taking the right action steps as quickly as possible after a car accident can greatly improve your overall health and healing. With the stress of an … [Read more...] about Finding Relief After a Car Accident without Drugs or Surgery
Chiropractic
Whiplash: The Symptoms You Need to Know
Whiplash is an injury that occurs when your body is suddenly forced backward and forward. It's the most common injury during an automobile accident and is one of the leading causes of chronic neck and back pain. The most surprising thing I have seen in my 11 years of chiropractic practice is how much damage a low speed collision can do to someone's neck and spine. While a little fender bender may not seem like a big deal, new research has shown that even small accidents can result in … [Read more...] about Whiplash: The Symptoms You Need to Know
Be Like Mike: How To Improve Your Sports Performance
Athletes and active people are always looking for a competitive edge. No one may embody that spirit more than basketball legend Michael Jordan. He won multiple world championships and gold medals, breaking almost every record in the NBA. So, what was the secret to his success? Aside from a tremendous amount of hard work and persistence, Michael said, "I didn't know how much I could improve until I started seeing a chiropractor. Since I've been in chiropractic, I've improved mentally and … [Read more...] about Be Like Mike: How To Improve Your Sports Performance
Why are Opioids so Dangerous?
Opioids are meant to be a post-surgical method of pain relief. Unfortunately, in trying to relieve pain with drugs immediately, regardless of potential consequences, opioid prescriptions are doled out far too readily. It's estimated that over 200 million opioid prescriptions are written each year. This use and abuse has led to an epidemic that's been fueled by chronic pain. Opioids temporarily hide pain by attaching to receptors in the brain and boosting feelings of pleasure. Unfortunately, … [Read more...] about Why are Opioids so Dangerous?
How To Find Relief From Shoulder Pain
Your shoulder is the most unstable and mobile joint in your body. Its wide range of motion occurs due to four primary muscles and their tendons, called the rotator cuff. If your shoulder becomes inflamed or an impingement happens, you may make the mistake of trying to avoid using your arm to help it heal. It may surprise you that not moving can contribute to more pain or even lead to adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder). Controlled movement is one of the best ways to heal. The … [Read more...] about How To Find Relief From Shoulder Pain
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