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Chiropractic care for whiplash

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whiplash and chiropractic
Generally whiplash is caused from a car accident or sports injury and is caused from rapid forward and backward motion of the neck. It can cause the muscles and ligaments supporting the spine to be over stretched or torn. It is important to get evaluated by a chiropractor following an accident even if you do not have any pain. One of the problems with whiplash is that the symptoms can take years ...
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How Chiropractic Can Help After An Auto Accident

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How Chiropractic Can Help After An Auto Accident
Even the slightest fender-bender auto accident can cause drivers and passengers significant pain and ongoing health issues.  In this article we will discuss how chiropractic can help after an auto accident. Chiropractic adjustments have helped many auto accident victims avoid invasive and risky surgeries, overuse of pain pills and injections, and years of residual discomfort from injuries that ...
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The Difference Between A Chiropractor And A Physical Therapist

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The Difference Between A Chiropractor And A Physical Therapist
When making a decision to seek pain relief, the first focus should be on what type of medical professional you are going to see. To do so, it is important to understand the difference between a chiropractor and a physical therapist. The three main differences between chiropractors and physical therapists are: Treatment Philosophy Education Clinical Expertise Treatment Philosophy Chi...
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How Chiropractic Can Help After An Auto Accident

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Even the slightest fender-bender auto accident can cause drivers and passengers significant pain and ongoing health issues.  A visit to a chiropractor may be the surest way to relieve these symptoms quickly. Chiropractic adjustments have helped many auto accident victims avoid invasive and risky surgeries, overuse of pain pills and injections, and years of residual discomfort from injuries that...
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The Rake that Almost Wrecked You: Your Health and Yard Work Safety

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The end of summer tends to bring with it the waning sun, shorter days, and cooler breezes – and the yardwork that goes along with the season.  Before you reach for the rake this fall, consider the possible consequences of jumping into such strenuous work: upper or lower back strain, neck strain and pain in the shoulders. Just as playing a sport can injure your body, the twisting, turning, bendi...
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Focusing on the Neck to Treat Migraines

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Migraines are a debilitating condition that affects 36 million Americans, according to the Migraine Research Foundation. Those who suffer from migraines lose untold amounts of hours in productivity at work, time with family, and live under the fear of when their next attack will come. According to the Migraine Foundation, migraines rank in the top 20 of the world’s most disabling medical illnesses...
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A Crash Course: Should I seek Chiropractic Adjustment After My Car Accident?

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A car accident is the last thing anyone needs. Between all of life’s other daily struggles, adding a car accident into the mix just creates more stress and more things to think about. On top of that, car accident injuries can create an added strain on your life, forcing you to take time off work or even making you unable to do certain tasks. One of the biggest questions after a car accident is whe...
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Preventing Lower Back Pain in Golfers

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One of the most common complaints from golfers is pain in the lower back. The mechanics of the golf swing place stress on the parts of the spine including the joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments. According to the University of Pittsburgh Neuromuscular Research Laboratory, "more than 30 percent of golfers have experienced issues related to lower back pain or injury that have affected their abili...
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Chiropractic on the green: Your Ace in the Hole

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The tournament that gets inside a golfer’s head more than any other is The Masters Championship. Sure, there are other big tournaments, but there aren’t any that matter as much to those involved, or those that follow this beloved sport. If you can win only one tournament, you want to win the one at Augusta National. Beyond the psychological element is the physical and conditioning aspect. If yo...
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Sitting Still: Your Posture and Your Health

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Sitting in office chairs. Looking at the computer. Driving. Standing for long periods of time. Sleeping.  The day-to-day business of life – and major places where posture plays an ever-increasing role. Poor posture can easily become second nature, causing or aggravating episodes of back pain and damaging spinal structures. Fortunately, the main factors affecting posture and ergonomics are compl...
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