Bottom Line: It’s estimated that half of the world's adult population struggles with headaches at least once a year. These headaches can cause pain and disability which can affect your quality of life. But… why live with daily headaches when you can ease them away? Why it Matters: A quick visit to a Chiropractor can provide you with the care you need. Chiropractors can help relieve headaches in many ways. Here are just a few: Exploring Your History: During your initial assessment, … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Daily Headaches
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The Link Between Stress & Headaches
Bottom Line: Are you feeling rushed? Are you dreading a big meeting at work? These events can all add up to the start of a headache. Often, it's not the event itself that results in a headache, but rather, your body's reaction to stress. If you cope by clenching your jaw or tensing your muscles, you may be more likely to experience headaches as a result. Why it Matters: Episodic headaches, or those that occur sporadically, are often triggered by isolated, stressful incidents, … [Read more...] about The Link Between Stress & Headaches
What Type of Headache Do You Have?
Bottom Line: Headaches are experienced a little bit differently by everyone. You may feel tired, have blurred vision, a stiff neck, or feel as if you’re unable to function for the day. But they do all have one thing in common - they are not "normal" to deal with frequently. Why it Matters: There are many different types of headaches and knowing which one you have is the first step towards finding relief. Here are a few of the most common headache types: Migraine: … [Read more...] about What Type of Headache Do You Have?
Whiplash: A Little Goes a Long Way
Bottom Line: The term whiplash is the term used to describe the injuries that result from a rapid back and forth motion of the neck. These injuries can occur during a car crash, sports accident, or during a slip and fall. The most common symptoms of a whiplash injury are neck pain, headaches, and radiating pain into the shoulders, arms, and hands. Why it Matters: Pain after whiplash happens when the delicate ligaments supporting your neck have been damaged, and new research … [Read more...] about Whiplash: A Little Goes a Long Way
What Happens to My Body During a Car Accident?
Bottom Line: Your body wasn't designed to deal with the forces that occur in a car accident. Even though modern cars have an array of safety features, the damage from an accident can range from small aches to life-changing injuries. The force that both your vehicle and body absorb while driving along the road is known as kinetic energy. Your vehicle has been carefully built to displace the (kinetic) energy that occurs during an accident. However, no matter what type of car you have, … [Read more...] about What Happens to My Body During a Car Accident?
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