Posts Tagged ‘Neck Pain’
Exercise Can Hasten Whiplash Recovery
Whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) can be a challenging condition to manage, and the current data suggests that up to half of WAD patients may continue to experience pain and disability for…
Read MoreMigraine Headache Triggers, Protectors, and Predictors
Migraines are characterized by recurrent headache and a hypersensitivity to sensory stimuli that can trigger an episode. Unfortunately, migraine triggers can vary from patient to patient, which can make understanding…
Read MoreChiropractic Care for Motor Vehicle Accidents
Car accidents are a leading cause of injury in the United States. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were over 6.7 million car accidents in…
Read MoreNeck Pain and Cervical Disk Derangements
There are several musculoskeletal disorders associated with the disks of the cervical spine that can cause pain and affect function. Let’s discuss the various types of these pain-generating disk derangements,…
Read MoreA Different Perspective on Chronic Whiplash
It’s estimated that up to 50% of whiplash associated disorders (WAD) patients will continue to experience long-term symptoms that interfere with their ability to carry out activities of daily living.…
Read MoreTreatment for Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain
While it may sound confusing, the most common type of neck pain is non-specific neck pain; that is, neck pain that occurs in the absence of an underlying disease or…
Read MoreLow Back Pain: An Ice Pack or the Hot Tub?
Many patients perform some self-care when they first hurt their lower back, hoping this will keep them out of a doctor’s office. While home remedies can sometimes make the pain…
Read More“Text Neck”
A Modern Epidemic of Poor Posture, Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain, Arm/Hand Neurological Symptoms and Accelerated Spinal Degenerative Arthritis [“Text Neck” and “Tech Neck” are synonymous] On Monday, March 3, 2018,…
Read MoreThe Link Between Whiplash and Jaw Pain
While neck pain is most commonly associated with whiplash associated disorder (WAD), patients often report jaw or temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain following a car accident, sport injury, or slip and…
Read MoreA Cause of Post-Whiplash Headaches
Headaches are a common complaint among patients with whiplash associated disorder (WAD) following a motor vehicle collision, slip and fall, or sports injury. While in some cases, the cause of…
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