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Chronic Pain, Physical Therapy | Jul 4, 2021

How Can Physical Therapy Help My Chronic Pain?

It is estimated that about 50 million Americans live with chronic pain every day. This pain can interfere with daily life, including the ability to work and participate in recreational activities, as well as having a negative impact on mental health. Where there are many causes of chronic pain, there…

Injuries, Physical Therapy | Jun 30, 2021

The Role of Kinesio Tape in Physiotherapy

You’ve probably seen it before: an athlete on television wearing brightly colored tape patterned around their muscles, or even a neighbor out for a bike ride. What is it exactly and what does it do? It’s called kinesio tape and it has become popular in the past decade among athletes…

Accident FAQS, Back Pain, Neurology | Jun 27, 2021

Will an MRI Show Herniated Discs?

Back pain can really start to take a toll on your quality of life, especially when you don’t know the cause. You may have experienced back pain after a recent car accident, sports injury, or if you slipped and fell. Or you might be struggling with chronic back pain and…

Injuries, Physical Therapy | Jun 24, 2021

Can Physical Therapy Help with Jaw Pain?

You might not realize just how much your jaw can affect you until you start experiencing pain. Many people have heard of TMJ after talking with their dentist about teeth grinding, teeth clenching, and crackling sounds in the jaw bones. What many people don’t realize is that physical therapy can…

Knee Pain, Physical Therapy | Jun 21, 2021

How to Get the Most Out of Physical Therapy for Knee Pain

Have you recently hurt your knee? Or perhaps you’ve had a recent surgery on your knee? Whatever the cause of your knee pain, there are many reasons why physical therapy can be beneficial for you in the recovery process. Physical therapy can help you get moving in safe and healthy…

Chiropractic | Jun 18, 2021

Why Are Chiropractic Adjustments So Safe and Effective?

Chiropractic care has always been a popular option for all-natural diagnostics and treatments for a variety of injuries and issues. It continues to gain in popularity and now chiropractors are even working alongside doctors like orthopedists, neurologists, and physical therapists to provide you with comprehensive care. Chiropractic care is more…

Shoulder Pain | Jun 15, 2021

Dislocated Shoulder versus Separated Shoulder

If you’ve recently been in a car accident, suffered a sports injury, or slipped and fell, you may have suffered a shoulder injury. When you have severe shoulder pain, how do you know if you have a dislocated shoulder or a separated shoulder? These two conditions are easily confused because…

Shoulder Pain | Jun 12, 2021

What to Do About Pain Where the Shoulder Meets the Collarbone

Whether you’ve recently been in a car accident or fell and landed on your shoulder, an injury to the shoulder can cause pain at the collarbone as well. An injury to the collarbone can also cause shoulder pain because these two parts of the body are connected by cartilage. The…

Spine Care | Jun 9, 2021

Non-Surgical vs. Surgical Lumbar Decompression

When back pain starts to affect your quality of life it’s time to talk to your doctor about all your options. When your back pain is caused by a herniated disc or nerve damage in and around the spine, you may experience debilitating pain and even feel burning sensations, tingling,…

Hand Pain | Jun 6, 2021

Does My Hand or Wrist Injury Require Immediate Care?

We use our hands all the time and our wrists help make those movements happen. So, when you suffer an injury that affects your hand or wrist, it can affect your ability to do so many things in your daily life. If you are experiencing pain in your hand or…

Whiplash | Jun 3, 2021

Is Ice or Heat Better for Treating Whiplash?

Whiplash is an injury that can cause significant pain and discomfort in your head, neck, and back. If you’ve been in a car accident, especially if you were rear-ended, then your doctor will very likely want to assess you for whiplash because it is such a common injury. While whiplash…

Joint Pain | May 31, 2021

Joint Replacement Surgeries: 5 Things You Need to Know

While there isn’t a specific recommended age for joint replacement surgery, the medical field has seen a decrease in the number of joint replacement surgeries needed by people in their 40s and 50s. Joint replacement surgery is most common among older adults due to general wear and tear on the…

Spine Care | May 28, 2021

Top 3 Treatment Options for Herniated Discs

The discs that separate our vertebrae are small, but when they are displaced or damaged, they can have a big impact. A herniated disc can be extremely painful and even if you have managed the symptoms for some time, they will likely worsen and require treatment to fully resolve. Like…

Sports | May 25, 2021

Treating Your Sports Injury with Comprehensive Care

Athletes work hard on the field and off to build strength and agility, so when a sports injury occurs it can really affect the ability to compete. Some sports injuries can even have you sidelined from playing at the level you’re used to because of how sports injuries can temporarily…

Chiropractic | May 21, 2021

Better Posture = Better Health

At some point, you’ve probably been told to “stand up straight” or “stop slouching.” You may think this advice is about how you look, but posture is about so much more. Good posture is critical to balance, helping you avoid injuries and pain during activity, and can even strengthen your…

After An Accident | May 18, 2021

What You Need to Know About Scar Tissue After an Accident

After a car accident, there is a range of injuries you will commonly be checked for, including whiplash. As one of the most common injuries from a collision, a car accident doctor will always have whiplash in mind during initial evaluations. During this diagnostic process, they may ask you about…

Whiplash | May 15, 2021

How to Cope with Whiplash Pain

While whiplash happens in an instant, the recovery is unfortunately not as fast. Whiplash treatment often takes weeks or months to be fully effective, even in more mild cases. While every physical therapy appointment, chiropractic adjustment, and massage is getting you one step closer to full recovery, there may be…

Chiropractic | May 12, 2021

How to Find the Best Chiropractor Near Me

You’ve made the decision that it’s time to visit a chiropractor. Maybe you’re finally tired of an achy back from working in your home office, or you want to revitalize your wellness routine- you may even have suffered an injury recently. Whatever your reason, you may find yourself asking “how…

After An Accident | May 10, 2021

What to Expect at Your First Appointment After a Car Accident

Throughout the year, most people have a number of routine doctor appointments, from the dentist to the primary care doctor. It’s easy to know what to expect at preventative appointments that you have had in the past. But it can be harder to know what to do after a car…

After An Accident | May 6, 2021

Strains and Sprains after a Car Accident

When you’ve been in a car accident, you might not notice you’ve been injured right away. That’s because you’re likely flooded with adrenaline and so some of your pain symptoms might be covered up. The shock and trauma of an accident can also prevent you from noticing symptoms of a…

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