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
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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
The Neck Pain Solution No One Is Talking About
You may not know that a neck pain solution is recommended by most major healthcare organizations that almost no physicians talk about. It works better than medications and is far less risky than injections or surgery. So why hasn't the world embraced it? That's a good question. Spinal adjustments are the neck pain solution that physicians aren't talking about (until now!). Gentle adjustments to your neck effectively reduce neck pain, improve your range of motion, and even influence … [Read more...] about The Neck Pain Solution No One Is Talking About
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?
Tennis Elbow? But I Don’t Even Play Tennis!
Tennis elbow isn't just for athletes. Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) is a painful condition that occurs when the tendons in your elbow are inflamed and overloaded due to repetitive motion. Because of the motion that occurs when swinging a racket, it's commonly referred to as tennis elbow, but anyone who has a job that features repetitive arm motions may be at risk. Tennis elbow can become a serious issue because of the pain and weakness that make it difficult to perform your … [Read more...] about Tennis Elbow? But I Don’t Even Play Tennis!
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