posted: Mar. 29, 2022.

Whiplash: How These Injuries Can Cause Chronic Pain  Bottom Line: Whiplash injuries used to be considered "no big deal." But times have changed. Doctors now know that whiplash can cause lifelong pain and disability if not properly cared for when they occur. During a car accident, your head moves forward and backward suddenly with a tremendous amount of force. Even low-speed collisions can generate enough force to injure the delicate ligaments in your neck that support your head. Why it Matters: During a whiplash injury, your head and neck extend beyond their normal range of motion. This can create partial tears or damage the muscles and ligaments around your spine and injure the spinal disc, nerves, or muscles. A few key indicators that you may have suffered a whiplash injury include neck pain and stiffness, headaches, dizziness, pain in your arms/shoulders. • Whiplash injuries are now considered severe and often permanent injuries that happen to the ligaments of the neck after the rapid back and forth motion that occurs during an accident. • Over 80% of people involved in a car accident will have whiplash injuries. • More than 50% of people with neck pain or whiplash after a car accident will continue to have pain one year after their initial injury. Next Steps: Receiving the proper diagnosis and care after a car accident can help reduce your likelihood of struggling with a lifetime of chronic neck pain. Our practice is focused on accurately assessing, documenting, and treating people who have been involved in a car accident to help them regain their quality of life as quickly and safely as possible. If you or someone you know has been involved in an auto accident and struggling with pain, please schedule an appointment with us today. Science Source:https://thesmartchiropractor.com/science-sources/ Read more

posted: Mar. 03, 2022.

 Pro Tips to Keep Your Spinal Discs HealthyBottom Line:Not everyone spends their entire week preparing to “play on Sunday.” Our “big game” for the week is more likely to take place Read more

posted: Mar. 03, 2022.

Be Like Mike: How to Reach Your Full PotentialBottom Line: Athletes and active people alike are always looking for that edge that keeps them performing at their best. And there may not Read more

posted: Mar. 03, 2022.

 Improving Your CrossFit PerformanceBottom Line: CrossFit is a challenging sport! Participants primarily focus on strength and conditioning and add in a healthy dose of competition for good measure. Their training programs typically incorporate Read more

posted: Mar. 03, 2022.

How Pro Athletes Deal with PainBottom Line: Professional sports is big business, and sports performance is a huge part of winning. To help athletes play at the highest levels possible, they’re given Read more

posted: Feb. 10, 2022.

Neck Arthritis: Why Your Daily Habits Might Be to BlameBottom Line: Arthritis is defined as the breakdown of the cartilage around your joints, and this condition can develop anywhere in your Read more

posted: Feb. 02, 2022.

The Neck Pain Solution No One is Talking About Bottom Line: Get this. There is a natural neck pain solution that works better than medications and is far less risky than injections or Read more

posted: Feb. 02, 2022.

WHY DOES MY NECK HURT? Bottom Line: Believe it or not, the average weight of the human head is a full 11 pounds. That may not seem like a lot, but imagine you Read more

posted: Jan. 28, 2022.

How to Get Rid of a Stiff NeckBottom Line: A stiff neck can often be traced to postural issues that contribute to weakened neck muscles. The majority of us are working on Read more

posted: Jan. 06, 2022.

The Power of Your Health PotentialBottom Line:"Your body's ability to heal is greater than anyone has permitted you to believe." Not only is that quote inspiring and thought-provoking, but we see Read more

posted: Jan. 06, 2022.

Creating SMART Goals for Better HealthBottom Line:A new year has come again, and that means it's time to revisit and renew your goals for better health! There’s no better time to Read more

posted: Dec. 30, 2021.

3 Steps to Go from Exhausted to EnergizedBottom Line:If you're coming out of the holidays feeling a little sluggish and low on energy in [your city / town], you're not Read more

posted: Nov. 30, 2021.

How Inflammation Affects Your BodyBottom Line:Inflammation is like a check engine light for your body. It tells you that something isn't quite right, and you should pay attention. The first step Read more

posted: Nov. 30, 2021.

What Causes Inflammation?Bottom Line: Chronic inflammation is one of the most significant health issues many of us will face today. It's been linked to everything from chronic pain to a wide Read more

posted: Nov. 02, 2021.

Frequently Asked Questions About Acupuncture Acupuncture is a treatment used for many types of pain relief. If you are curious about acupuncture, you are sure to have a few questions about Read more

posted: Oct. 22, 2021.

The Truth About Chiropractic Bottom Line: Chiropractors have been helping people perform their best for over 125 years. Many things have changed since the beginning, but the one thing that remains constant is Read more