Chiropractic Car Accident Care There are more than 6 million car accidents in the U.S. every year. Thankfully, the number of fatalities has gone down in recent years, but nearly 4.5 million people are seriously injured in car crashes every year. Knee injuries account for about 10 percent of car accident injuries. People seated in the front side passenger seat are particularly susceptible, as their knees often slam into the car’s dashboard upon impact. The
Geriatric Physical Therapy Our nation’s elderly population is susceptible to numerous age-related injuries and illnesses, such as arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease, hip and knee replacements, strokes, Parkinson’s disease, osteoporosis, and more. On top of that, one out of every four older people falls every year, with about 20 percent of these falls causing a serious injury (e.g., broken bones, head injuries, etc.). It’s likely that a similar fate could await the generations that follow. What can
Chiropractor Why wait for Summer when you can get fit right away and stay healthy! Whether you are 17 or 48, there is no limitation to getting into the habit of a healthy lifestyle. We all go through different grade of stress in our daily lives. Some of us spend hours at the regular 9-5 desk jobs, even grind at construction sites and some of us play dangerous sports. While trying to stay fit might
What to Expect at the Chiropractor If you are about to have your very first visit with a chiropractor, you may not know exactly what to expect. Though you’ve probably heard of other people’s experiences, it could be intimidating to go without prior experience yourself. The good news is that chiropractic treatment or physical therapy can be life-changing. The following are some things that you can expect. Length of Your Visit Your first visit will more
If you are experiencing tingling or numbness, then we advise seeing a chiropractor for an assessment right away. A sensation similar to “pins and needles” of the extremities can be very uncomfortable and quite annoying. Numbness and tingling are two symptoms that could be associated with health concerns, so it is important to respond promptly by getting medical care. To rule out major health concerns, a chiropractor will try to identify where the cause of