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Physical Therapy | Sep 25, 2021

How Physical Therapy Helps Support Heart Health

Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States? It is a surprising and frustrating statistic because much of heart disease is preventable. There are many ways you can support a healthy heart, from practicing a healthy lifestyle to engaging in regular physical…

Accident Recovery, Car Accidents | Sep 20, 2021

How to Overcome the Fear of Driving After a Car Accident

Even if you didn’t experience any injury from a car accident, you can still feel uncomfortable getting back behind the wheel. People who have been injured in a car accident often find it troubling and can even develop a fear of driving after a car accident. A trip to a…

Whiplash | Sep 15, 2021

What to Expect from a CT Scan with Contrast

When you visit the doctor after a car accident, they may tell you they want to run some tests. Diagnostic imaging tests like X-rays, CT scans, and MRI scans help provide your doctor with a clearer picture of what is going on internally. For an injury like whiplash, your doctor…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Sep 10, 2021

Top 5 Car Accident Myths

If you have never been in a car accident before, then you might be surprised to learn that some of what you’ve heard is actually a myth. Millions of people receive medical attention for car accident injuries every year, and yet there are still so many myths and misconceptions about…

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Health & Wellness, Injuries | Aug 24, 2021

What Is the Difference Between Radiology and Medical Imaging?

If you’ve recently been to the doctor and are in need of medical imaging, you might wonder what that has to do with radiology. When you visit the doctor for an injury or illness, they may recommend medical imaging to help support an accurate diagnosis. Radiology refers to the specific…

Car Accidents, Chiropractic | Aug 17, 2021

How Long Does It Take to Recover from a Car Accident Under Chiropractic Care?

If you were recently in a car accident, you may have received some medical attention at the scene. In many cases, whether you see paramedics or even go to urgent care, you will be told to follow up with a doctor within a few days. But how do you know…

Car Accidents, Headaches | Aug 10, 2021

Head Trauma in a Car Accident Can Cause Seizures

A car accident can actually lead to head trauma when something injures your brain tissue or fractures your skull. Traumatic brain injuries are the most common type of head trauma that require medical intervention right away and even cause complications like seizures. A blow to the head or a violent…

Car Accidents, Neck Pain | Aug 3, 2021

Why Is My Neck Popping after a Car Accident?

You know the sound of “popping” or “cracking” your neck and back, but do you actually know what that really is? Many people tend to “pop” or “crack” their neck and back now and again when something feels out of place or uncomfortable. However, there are actually situations where popping…

Hip Pain | Jul 23, 2021

What to Do When Your Hip Feels Out of Place

As you age, it is not uncommon to experience hip pain and discomfort. Joint pain can occur with aging because the general wear and tear on the joints over time can weaken or damage the cartilage that helps your joints move smoothly. Sports injuries and medical conditions like pregnancy can…

Joint Pain | Jul 16, 2021

Top 10 Treatments for Chronic Joint Pain

Joint pain can be caused by a wide range of issues, from chronic conditions like arthritis to injuries that damage the joint. Sometimes a combination of these things leads to joint pain that does not go away, impacting your quality of life and have lifelong consequences. There are ways to…

Accident Prevention, Car Accidents | Jul 9, 2021

5 Most Commonly Broken Bones in Car Accidents

Unfortunately, it is possible to break a bone when you have been in a car accident. An injury can sometimes occur whether or not you were wearing your seatbelt or if the airbags deployed. While neck and back injuries are most common after a car accident, broken bones in various…

Back Pain | Jul 1, 2021

Best Pool Exercises to Reduce Back Pain

Back pain can occur for a number of reasons, including a sudden injury, poor posture, or due to wear and tear on the body. If you struggle with back pain, you might find that some exercises end up causing you more pain or are too uncomfortable to do at all.…

Car Accidents | Jun 23, 2021

How to Take Care of Yourself After a Car Accident

A car accident can put you under a lot of stress, from the physical toll it can take on your body to the way the experience can be overwhelming and require you to speak with doctors, insurance companies, and more. It doesn’t matter whether you were in a small rear-end…

Shoulder Pain | Jun 16, 2021

Best Options for Dealing with Frozen Shoulder

You may have given people the cold shoulder a few times in your life- but have you ever suffered from a frozen shoulder? This condition, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is characterized by stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint. These symptoms usually begin gradually and become worse over the…

Whiplash, Whiplash Injury | Jun 9, 2021

How Can Whiplash Be Proven in a Car Accident Injury Claim?

Whiplash is the most common injury for car accident victims. This car accident injury is often referred to as a hidden injury because the symptoms of whiplash do not always appear right away. In fact, you can develop symptoms of whiplash hours and even days after the accident! That is…

Accident Recovery, Headaches | Jun 2, 2021

6 Types of Headaches You Might Experience After an Accident

We’ve all had a headache before, whether it is from a lack of sleep, an odd position of the neck, or one brought on by stress. While we know how to identify these as headaches, and something we want to treat or avoid in the future, many people don’t realize…

Physical Therapy Doctors | May 25, 2021

Physiotherapy vs. Physical Therapy

Have you recently been in a car accident or undergone surgery? Your doctors may have recommended you schedule a physiotherapy appointment as you heal and recover. If you have never seen a physical therapist before then you might wonder what the difference is between physical therapy and physiotherapy. The short…

Diagnostic Imaging, Uncategorized | May 18, 2021

Why Might My Doctor Recommend an MRI?

Doctors go through years of education and training to know how to best treat our illnesses and injuries. Sometimes, this means they talk about tests or treatments we don’t fully understand, and it can be easy to trust them without asking questions. But when it comes to our health, it’s…

Back Pain, Car Accidents | May 11, 2021

Treating Lower Back Pain After a Car Accident

Many people walk away from car accidents with cuts and scrapes, or even broken bones. But approximately 30% of all car accident injuries seen by emergency doctors are related to the back and the spine. Even small collisions and fender benders can result in back pain that becomes a chronic…

Whiplash | May 4, 2021

What Is Whiplash Associated Disorder?

You are likely familiar with the term whiplash, but what does it actually mean? Whiplash is both the motion that occurs during a car accident or other impact, where your body moves swiftly back and forth, and the condition that results from this incident. Whiplash as a condition is a…