Headaches are a common symptom after whiplash injury
In patients who experience whiplash injury, most will experience neck pain, and many will experience headaches. Rear-end collisions are complex and headaches can have many different origins – they can be caused by direct head trauma, can originate in injured ligaments or the cervical spine, or can be caused by muscle injury to the neck. These varied origins can make …
Read MoreIs there medical evidence of my whiplash injury?
If you or a loved one has ever suffered from whiplash, you know that it’s a very real – and painful – injury. One of the problems with whiplash diagnosis for many years was the lack of objective evidence of injury. However, two new studies show that neck muscles show objective, anatomical changes after whiplash injury and provide us with …
Read MoreElbow pain? It could be tennis elbow.
Tenderness on the outer part of the elbow, pain when gripping or moving the wrist, and soreness when lifting can indicate lateral epicondylitis, more commonly known as tennis elbow. Tennis elbow is typically an overuse injury normally seen in those who play sports or who use the same repetitive motion in their profession for years. It can also be identified …
Read MoreChiropractors treat herniated disks
A person with a herniated disk commonly experiences over 55 weeks (or over a year) of pain. A herniated disk, also known as a bulging or slipped disk, is a painful disorder that is estimated to affect 35% of men and 45% of women. Symptoms of a herniated disk often include back pain or neck pain specific to one side …
Read MoreChiropractic care for leg pain
People who spend all day on their feet are just as likely to experience a painful condition called “Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome” as those who play sports, do gymnastics, or run. Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS), more commonly known as “shin splints,” causes pain behind or along the shins, and can be caused by overloading the muscles in the lower …
Read MoreCar accident? Chiropractic can help
More than 30% of people who experience a rear-end auto collision will experience long term pain from their injury. A new study from leading whiplash researches has identified several key indicators of who is most at risk. The study followed 688 patients who had been in a frontal or rear-end collision and exhibited whiplash symptoms within three days of the …
Read MoreTreating fibromyalgia with chiropractic
Fibromyalgia is pain in the body’s soft, fibrous tissues, which includes the ligaments, tendons, and muscles. Fibromyalgia symptoms generally include widespread pain, extreme fatigue, and troubled sleep. Patients often describe the pain was being intense in areas of the neck, back, and legs. A chiropractor makes adjustments to the alignment of the neck and spine, reducing the pain of fibromyalgia …
Read MoreHow to avoid developing chronic low back pain
Who is most at risk of developing chronic low back pain? In a study published in The Spine Journal, researchers from the Netherlands merged the results of three randomized, controlled trials of 628 workers on medical leave for low back pain. The trials drew from a wide base of professions, comparing results among industrial, construction, healthcare, airline, and office workers. …
Read MoreChiropractic care for low back pain
Why does chiropractic work for low back pain, and which patients are likely to benefit? Recently a team of chiropractors from the United States and Australia investigated the effect of one chiropractic technique on spinal stiffness in patients suffering from low back pain. They found that chiropractic treatment had an immediate effect on muscle growth and spinal stiffness in some …
Read MoreThe cost of carpal tunnel (it may surprise you!)
The National Institude of Neurological Disorders and Stroke reports that people suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) will lose $30,000 over their lifetime due to medical costs and lost time at work. The burning, numbness, tingling, and loss of strength that come with CTS can have a huge impact on every aspect of your life. Chiropractic care can offer a …
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