If you’ve ever experienced a searing shot of debilitating pain in your lower back that keeps right on going down the hip, butt and legs, you know all about sciatica. If you’re lucky, the pain subsides enough for you to take a deep breath and possibly stand up straight and shuffle to the nearest recliner….
If you have been involved in a car accident, chiropractic care can offer effective and drug-free means to pain relief and recovery. Back and neck pain, for example, is common after car accidents and might be symptoms of spinal injury or whiplash. Neglecting or putting off proper care can turn these injuries into serious issues…
A properly aligned spine keeps your body in a relatively straight line from your head to shoulders and back, and on down to hips, knees, and feet. But proper alignment is more than good posture; it can also help relieve and prevent long-term pain. In fact, a misaligned spine can impair range of motions and…
Most of us wake up in the morning and plunge headlong through the day expecting everything to go on without a hitch. That doesn’t always happen of course and sometimes accidents happen, from spilling your morning coffee to being involved in a car crash on the way to work. The latter is always stressful, even…
If you are a commercial truck driver or know someone who is, you are likely familiar with risks associated with driving every day for a living. Challenging traffic patterns, weather events, and wildly unpredictable fellow drivers make commercial driving a demanding job at best. Accidents involving commercial vehicles, whether a panel van or enormous 18-wheeler,…
We are in the midst of a medical crisis rivaling and some say even exceeding the 1918 flu pandemic. While governments scramble to find answers and create plans to maintain some sense of order and calm, the world’s most respected scientists and doctors are working around the clock to craft a vaccine or other effective…
Car accidents are never a welcome addition to your day and even minor bumps with another vehicle can leave you shaken and stressed. If you are fortunate enough to walk away without major injury, it is likely your car will still need repair and that means time and hassle to and from the shop, disruption…
Car accidents don’t always result in immediate physical injuries. Especially if one walks away from a car wreck unscathed, they might not feel it’s necessary to see a chiropractor or any other medical specialist after an accident. But there are many compelling reasons why scheduling a visit with your chiropractor after you’ve had a traffic…
Your rotator cuff is not a single muscle, but a group of several muscles and tendons that surround your shoulder joint, keeping the humerus and scapula (upper arm and shoulder) connected, while allowing for a wide range of motion. When the rotator cuff is damaged during a car accident, it could not only result in…