Your spine is a long chain of bones, discs, muscles, and ligaments that extend from your skull down to your tailbone. The cervical spine (your neck) is designed to support your head and protect the nerves that go out to your face, shoulders, and arms. Postural changes, arthritis, and sudden injuries are a few of the primary causes of neck pain. Most of the time, the pain can be traced to a problem with either the muscles, bones, discs, or nerves in your neck. That’s important to … [Read more...] about How to Recover from Whiplash After an Auto Accident
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What You Need to Know About Delayed Pain After a Car Accident
If you can walk away after a car accident without any catastrophic injuries, you should certainly consider yourself lucky. But there is something important we want you to commit to your memory right now. Even if you feel ok after exchanging information and speaking with the police, it is always a good idea to see a chiropractor after an accident. With your adrenaline pumping directly after an accident, your brain may not truly register the pain signals coming from your body. It's … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know About Delayed Pain After a Car Accident
How Pro Athletes Deal with Pain
Bottom Line: Professional sports is big business, and sports performance is a huge part of winning. To help athletes play at the highest levels possible, they’re given access to a variety of the best healthcare options available. And that includes access to readily available chiropractic care for athletes. It’s true! In fact, chiropractors can be found on nearly every sideline working to keep your favorite athletes and their teammates happy, healthy, and productive on and off the … [Read more...] about How Pro Athletes Deal with Pain
3 Steps to Go from Exhausted to Energized
Bottom Line: If you're coming out of the holidays feeling a little sluggish and low on energy in Seattle, you're not alone! Any changes to your regular sleep and exercise routine can impact your energy levels and leave your body struggling just a bit to keep up without that seemingly necessary caffeine fix. Not to worry! As we head into the new year, we’ve prepared a list of some simple steps you can take to enjoy a healthier, happier, and less exhausted, more energized 2022! Why it … [Read more...] about 3 Steps to Go from Exhausted to Energized
Neck Pain: How to Find Relief
Bottom Line: An episode of neck pain can quickly hamper your everyday activities. Whether you began experiencing pain due to injury, degenerative spinal changes, or poor posture, it can be difficult to think about anything except the pain. It's estimated that 70% of people experience neck pain in their life, but you should know there is a path towards neck pain relief. Why it Matters: Neck pain can encompass anything from headaches to pain in your arms and hands to an actual pain … [Read more...] about Neck Pain: How to Find Relief
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