Car accidents can cause damage to almost any area of your body. However, sustained spinal injury is often the most severe and the most common. The impact of a car crash places extreme stress on the spine, leading to pain, stiffness, and difficulty moving. Visiting a chiropractor specializing in car accident injuries can significantly improve…
It’s common to feel fine immediately after a car accident. Your body and your brain have got a lot to process and injuries can remain hidden for hours or even days after. But one morning, you may wake up suffering with migraines. With an incredible sensitivity to light and an unbelievable pain in your head…
Pain and injuries after a collision are common. Even minor accidents at lower speeds can jolt and jar the body in a way that disrupts alignment and damages soft tissue. In addition, the spinal column often takes the brunt of the impact of a car accident, resulting in long-lasting back pain. Causes of Back Pain…
Don’t worry if you’re feeling hesitant on what you should say when visiting a chiropractor for the first time. Doing anything for the first time, especially if it involves medical treatments, is always a cause of anxiety. The best way to make you feel better about it is to do a little research before you…
Sports chiropractic care is a specialist type of chiropractic treatment designed to help athletes recover from injuries and improve their performance. Sports chiropractors are qualified to assess sports-related injuries, such as spinal misalignments and joint pain, and treat them using various chiropractic adjustments and massage therapy. Chiropractors that specialize in sports-related injuries can also help…
Minor car accidents unfortunately happen every day. Often, you feel fine after experiencing a minor crash and don’t even consider the need to see a chiropractor. However, visiting a chiropractor who specializes in car accident recovery allows you to receive a professional evaluation and avoid pain, loss of strength, and decreased range of motion in…
Car accidents can result in any number of injuries, but one of the most common is a herniated disc. The direct impact on your back during an accident can cause a disc to slip out of place in your spine, leading to pain and numbness. If you’ve been injured in a car accident, it can…
Almost all businesses with employees are legally required to have workers’ compensation coverage. But even if the business you work for doesn’t have insurance, there’s still a chance you can get compensation if you’re involved in a workplace accident. Depending on your situation, you could claim compensation directly from your employer or through the workers’…
Personal Injury Protection (PIP) is insurance that covers your medical expenses and the costs associated with lost productivity when you get in a car accident. This coverage is an add-on to your standard auto insurance policy and adds very little to the cost. PIP is mandatory in Oregon and optional in Washington. PIP coverage is…
Car accidents can be traumatic experiences, especially if children are involved. Children can sustain injuries in auto accidents that cause pain, numbness, and more. If your child is injured in a car accident, it is vital for them to be seen by a chiropractor. A chiropractor can provide the necessary treatments to help your child…