If you have been in an auto accident and your neck hurts you may be suffering from a case of whiplash. Whiplash is caused when an unusual force is applied to your neck that causes it to move beyond its normal range of motion. The result is injury to the soft tissues of the neck [...]
Failing to consult your chiropractor after a car accident can result in chronic ongoing conditions which can pile up medical bills. The majority of those injured in an accident never think to see a doctor of chiropractic. It is, however, the best solution which does not involve surgery or drugs. Why Chiropractic Care Works: 1. [...]
If you have ever been in an auto accident you know that feeling of time slowing down. The way your body tenses up to brace for impact. As soon as you feel that impact echo through your body, your brain begins to panic. Questions like "Am I injured?" "Is the other driver ok?" "Will my [...]
While you may walk away from a crash thinking “I’m ok” that may not be the whole truth. When your body is hit with an abrupt trauma such as that in an auto accident it is flooded with chemicals like dopamine and serotonin which enable your fight or flight mechanisms which allow you to keep [...]
No matter how careful we are in life, accidents happen. You may be driving down the road one day minding your own business and going the speed limit when someone blindsides you and all you feel is your heart skip a beat and a horrible slow motion impact. Or, you may walk out into your [...]
If you have ever been in a car accident you know just how surreal of an experience they can be. Time may seem to slow right before impact. You feel the impact throughout your entire body. When you come to a stop, you have to pause and reconnect with your body in order to feel if [...]
When you are involved in an accident the two parties that show up on the scene when you call 911 are the police and the ambulance. It is important to get checked if you feel any pain or discomfort, first for broken bones, potential internal injuries, cuts, and bruises, or contusions. The EMT’s and the [...]
Living with back pain can make literally every activity unbearable. Even just sitting can be painful. Back pain is one of the most common health complaints in America today. 3/4 of adults will experience back pain during their lifetime. 35% of chiropractic patients seek treatment specifically for that reason. The goal of treating a patient [...]
As of 2013 in order to take advantage of your PIP (personal injury protection) insurance on your auto policy, you need to seek medical attention within 14 days of any car accident. Waiting will result in non-payment and your bills will have to come out of pocket. We know being in an accident can rattle you. That [...]
If you have ever been in a car crash you know that the moment of impact seems to superficially slow down time. You see your life in slow motion as the vehicles collide in an instant. The human body is not built for high-speed impact. Though an amazing machine, damage is easily done. Even if bones [...]