Estimates suggest that roughly two million Americans suffer a whiplash injury every year. These injuries occur when a person’s body remains in a steady position while their head snaps forward or backwards as a result of a great force placed on the body. Given the mechanics of the injury, the most … [Read more...] about Will Whiplash Go Away On Its Own?
The Worst Sitting Positions For Your Spine
You’ve probably heard that prolonged sitting can be harmful to your spine, but sitting can be extra hard on your spine depending on your seated position. Not all sitting positions stress your spine in the same manner, and some positions are much harder on your back than others. In today’s blog, we … [Read more...] about The Worst Sitting Positions For Your Spine
5 Tips For Treating An Old Whiplash Injury
A whiplash injury occurs when your body remains in a stable position while your head is quickly thrust forward or backward due to the force of a collision. It’s common in athletics and in rear-end car crashes, and one of the more unique aspects of this type of injury is that symptoms don’t always … [Read more...] about 5 Tips For Treating An Old Whiplash Injury
Are Uneven Shoulders Caused By A Back Problem?
When you look in a mirror, are your shoulders straight and even, or do they seem to look a little off kilter? If you have uneven shoulders, you’re not alone. Sometimes this discrepancy between the two shoulders is caused by a spine issue, while other times lifestyle factors are to blame. In today’s … [Read more...] about Are Uneven Shoulders Caused By A Back Problem?
Treating Cervical Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Cervical myofascial pain syndrome is a condition that involves damage to the collective layer of tissue that surrounds your neck muscles. This tissue is known as the fascia, and when it tightens or becomes injured, the muscle can ache in a specific spot or it can lead to discomfort that spreads from … [Read more...] about Treating Cervical Myofascial Pain Syndrome
3 Tips For Treating Neck Pain In The Morning
You want to wake up feeling refreshed and recharged in the morning, not with aches and pains in your neck. Unfortunately, morning neck pain is a reality for far too many Americans, and it can really get your day started on the wrong foot. In today’s blog, we’re going to take a look at some of the … [Read more...] about 3 Tips For Treating Neck Pain In The Morning
Will I Need Surgery After My Whiplash Injury?
A whiplash injury occurs when your head and neck are violently thrust in one direction. If you are unexpectedly tackled from behind in a football game or you are rear ended by a driver who couldn’t stop in time, the abrupt force can cause your head to snap backwards or forwards, traumatizing the … [Read more...] about Will I Need Surgery After My Whiplash Injury?
Why Whiplash Needs To Be Treated Proactively
Whiplash is an injury to the soft tissues that support your head and neck, and it’s typically the result of a violent backward and forward movement of your head. This motion is common in rear end car accidents or if you take an uncomfortable ride on a shaky roller coaster, and while it typically … [Read more...] about Why Whiplash Needs To Be Treated Proactively