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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Got Whiplash? Here are 3 Big Reasons to See Your Chiropractor
Whiplash is the term used to describe the injuries that occur as a result of a forceful, uncontrolled, and rapid back and forth motion of the neck. These injuries can occur during sports, slip and fall, or car accidents and auto accidents. This can unfortunately happen to you even after a very low speed collision. Being rear-ended at less than 10mph might not damage your car much, but it can wreak havoc on your neck or low back! Most of us have heard of this type of injury. Most of … [Read more...] about Got Whiplash? Here are 3 Big Reasons to See Your Chiropractor
The Link between Stress and Headaches
The Link Between Stress and Headaches Are you feeling rushed? Are you dreading a big meeting at work? Take it from the leading provider of natural tension headache treatment in Seattle - these events can all add up to stress and headaches. Often it's not the event itself that results in a headache but your body's reaction to stress. If you deal with stress by clenching your jaw or tensing your muscles, you may be more likely to experience headaches due to these coping behaviors. So, … [Read more...] about The Link between Stress and Headaches
How to Recover from Whiplash After an Auto Accident
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
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
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