posted: Oct. 11, 2022.

 Staying Healthy as a Weekend Warrior   Bottom Line:  Millions of people participate in sports each weekend as a way to stay active and stay connected to their friends… but, inevitably, as we Read more

posted: Oct. 11, 2022.

Bottom Line:Knees hurt? You're not alone. Chronic knee pain is thought to affect up to 25% of adults and can significantly limit your mobility and quality of life. Your knee is Read more

posted: Oct. 11, 2022.

Be Smart with Your Smartphone and Look Up! Bottom Line:As students worldwide return to school, it's likely many will be e-learning in some capacity for hours each day on their digital Read more

posted: Oct. 11, 2022.

Bottom Line: Youth sports are a big deal. It's estimated that over 45 million kids are actively engaged in sports! While sports give kids a fantastic opportunity to grow socially and physically, they Read more

posted: Oct. 11, 2022.

Neck Pain: How to Find ReliefBottom Line: An episode of neck pain can quickly hamper your everyday activities. Whether you began experiencing pain due to injury, degenerative spinal changes, or poor posture, Read more

posted: Oct. 11, 2022.

Design a Year of Abundant HealthBottom Line: Designing a year of abundant health starts with ensuring you’re setting SMART goals and taking proactive daily steps to help your body function at Read more

posted: Oct. 11, 2022.

What You Need to Know About Delayed Pain After a Car AccidentBottom Line:If you can walk away after a car accident without any catastrophic injuries, you may consideryourself lucky. Even if you feel ok after exchanging information and speaking with the police, itis always a good idea to see a chiropractor after an accident. With adrenaline pumping directlyafter an accident, your brain may not register pain signals coming from your body. It's only afteryou have some time to calm down do you notice that you're struggling with injuries. Why it Matters:Ignoring a new ache or pain after a car accident, and hoping it will go away, is not smart. Evenminor symptoms can be an indication of a more significant problem. Receiving a complete andthorough evaluation is critical to discovering injuries early on so that you can receive the bestcare and treatment to put your injuries in the rear-view mirror as quickly as possible. Thefollowing symptoms often have a delayed onset and may not appear for hours, or days, afteryour accident. • Headaches: a concussion, neck injury, mild traumatic brain injury, or whiplash can createheadaches after a car accident. Don't dismiss a headache or dizziness until it's been adequatelyevaluated by a doctor.• Back pain: Pain in your back after a car accident can take hours or days to begin. This couldbe a sign of a spinal disc injury, soft tissue injury, or whiplash.• Neck/Shoulder Pain: If you notice pain in your neck, shoulders, or arms, it may be a sign ofwhiplash or a spinal injury. Next Steps: Delayed onset of symptoms after a car accident is quite common. It doesn't mean that you're "making it up." The stress of a car accident can make it difficult to truly assess how you feel in the minutes after impact. It takes time for swelling and inflammation to begin, and if you notice pain hours, or even days, after your accident- don't dismiss it. Call us to schedule a proper evaluation  as soon as you can- it has the potential to make a massive difference in your quality of life and long-term health! Science Source: https://thesmartchiropractor.com/science-sources  Read more

posted: Oct. 11, 2022.

The Most Common Injuries After Car Accident Bottom Line: Whether you are just driving to work or taking a big family vacation, an unexpected car accident can cause painful injuries that impact you for months and years to come. The weight of your ve- hicle, combined with the speed, can create a tremendous amount of force. And, in an auto acci- dent, that force gets transferred directly to your body! Even low-speed collisions can generate enough force to cause serious injuries. Why it Matters: Seat belts save millions of lives each year and should be used every time you enter a vehicle. But, they also can contribute to a few of the most common spinal injuries. A sudden stop or change in direction during an accident can place a tremendous force on your chest. With your arms and legs unsecured, they can strike the interior of your car, causing injuries. Here are a few of the most common injuries after a car accident. • Head Injuries: Striking your head against the steering wheel, dashboard, or window can result in a severe head injury such as a concussion (which is considered a mild traumatic brain injury). • Spinal Injuries: The forces that occur during a car accident can cause spinal injuries like insta- bility, whiplash, or herniated discs. • Arm or Leg Injuries: Injuries to your shoulders (if you're holding the wheel) or your knees (if they hit the door or dashboard) are very common after a car accident. Next Steps: If you're in a car accident, no matter if it's major or minor, it is important to have an evaluation inour practice. A complete evaluation can determine the extent of your injuries and begin yourjourney towards recovery. Our practice's evaluation process and assessment tools can help usfully document your injuries. Then with a combination of treatment approaches, we can help youfind relief as quickly and safely as possible.         Science Source:https://thesmartchiropractor.com/science-sources/                          Read more

posted: Oct. 11, 2022.

Why Medications Aren’t Recommended for Low Back Pain Bottom Line: Although NSAID medications can be purchased over the counter, it doesn't mean they don't have risks and dangers. Why it Matters:  Over the past Read more

posted: Mar. 29, 2022.

How to Recover from Whiplash After an Auto AccidentBottom Line: Your spine is a long chain of bones, discs, muscles, and ligaments that extend from your skulldown to your tailbone. The cervical spine (your neck) is designed to support your head andprotect the nerves that go out to your face, shoulders, and arms. Whiplash injuries can createdamage to these delicate structures and can cause symptoms such as headaches, neck pain,stiffness, shoulder pain, numberless and tingling, or pain in your arms and hands. Why it Matters: Even minor damage to the ligaments of your neck can take up to 12 weeks to heal.Depending on the severity of the ligament tearing, these injuries may also be classified aspermanent. It's essential to control the inflammation early in your treatment and improve yourrange of motion. While it may seem strange that movement is a good thing if it hurts, we knowthat controlled movement can limit the amount of scar tissue that forms and may even increasethe healing rate. • Obtaining an accurate diagnosis with a complete examination and spinal imaging is the firststep towards determining the best plan of care to heal from your injuries.• Inflammation is a primary factor that causes pain and restricted movement after awhiplash injury.• Controlling inflammation naturally and reestablishing your range of motion can reduce yourpain and improve the results of your care. Next Steps: Chiropractors take a holistic approach to help you recover from whiplash by examining andtreating the injured muscles, ligaments, discs, and more. Chiropractors are considered essentialafter an accident because of our focus on improving your movement, biomechanics, andfunctional ability while reducing your pain. Schedule an appointment today if you are someoneyou know has been injured in a car accident. We're here to help guide their recovery process.  Science Source:https://thesmartchiropractor.com/science-sources/  Read more

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: 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: 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: 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