Physical Medicine Blog

Whiplash happens when a strong force rocks the head back and forth quickly. The way most patients experience whiplash is in a car accident. Other sudden traumatic incidences like sports injuries or physical abuse can also cause whiplash.

Back pain is one of the most common health issues affecting people today. According to some estimates, more than 10 percent of visits to primary care physicians are due to back or neck pain. To understand the problem’s seriousness, consider that it amounts to more than $85 billion each year.

Being involved in a car accident can change your life drastically. In some cases, it can have long-term effects. Even for those who suffer minor injuries, the resulting pain can be very uncomfortable. If you experience any pain after an accident, it is important to get immediate treatment.

If you have neck pain or chronic back pain, you must have had spinal decompression mentioned to you. Even if you haven’t, here are some frequently asked questions to help you understand this therapy procedure.

Research shows that over 80 percent of people experience back pain at some point in their lives. The discomfort associated with back pain can be disruptive to a person’s everyday life. Chronic back pain especially can be debilitating. Performing simple tasks becomes extremely hard, and you cannot stand straight for long periods.

Chiropractic care is often thought of as being purely a solution for back problems. While there’s no getting away from the fact that it is an excellent treatment for back pain, mobility problems and other issues affecting the musculoskeletal system, it has also been shown to be a highly successful way of improving your overall health and wellbeing. Here are just a few of the ways in which chiropractic promotes overall wellness.

Auto accidents nearly always result in some degree of injury, even if you don’t realize it right away. While some types of injury are obvious and will cause you to seek immediate medical assistance, those that occur internally, and particularly those affecting the musculoskeletal system may not manifest right away. This is one of the reasons why people who have been involved in an auto accident are recommended to seek an appointment with a chiropractor within 48 hours. The other is that chiropractors are extensively-trained practitioners that specialize in the diagnosis, treatment and long-term management of injuries and conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system – the network of bones, muscles and connective tissues running throughout our body.

Chiropractic therapy is a quick natural tool to help with mental health issues. It works because there is a mind-body connection that causes the brain to give an emotional response to the body’s behavior. The spine is the key organ that holds and connects the entire body and is a part of the central nervous system. Chiropractic adjustments reverse misalignments responsible for physical and mental problems like stress, anxiety, and depression.

Accidents and injuries happen all the time, often when we least expect it. Some are the result of a simple slip or fall, while others occur because of sporting activities or being involved in a car accident. Whatever type of accident you are involved in, if you are lucky, the injuries that you sustain will only be minor and you will be able to walk away relatively unscathed. However, if you have been involved in an accident it is recommended that you see a chiropractor within 48 hours of it occurring – even if you feel fine. Here’s why.

Athletes – whether amateur or professional – can put a lot of pressure on their bodies when they train and participate in their chosen sport. All too often, this can result in injury. You could be forgiven for thinking that amateur athletes would be less likely to experience injury, but this isn’t always the case.