Neck Pain Treatments Complaints about neck pain can occur after a car accident, work injury or may be a lingering chronic pain. Sometimes, the pain is acute and so many people try at home remedies. They may apply heat or ice to the painful areas. Exercising is another way that people use to reduce neck pain. Many times, people try over the counter pain relievers to alleviate the neck pain, however pain relievers are just a temporary approach to healing neck pain. They also tr

The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in your body which is why it can leave your body in a whole lot of pain. When you feel pain in your buttocks or running down your legs and lower back, it is more than likely radiating from your sciatic nerve. Ouch! What is causing the pain? The pain is not the only symptom that shows up. You might have felt numbness, weakness or tingling around the sciatic nerve. The nerve that is very long and wide and when irritated causes sciatica ner

Work related injuries can happen any time. Following safety procedures is a good way to prevent an injury from occurring. However, there are times when an injury still happens. Many occupations require their employees to work at desks looking up at computer screens for long periods of time. This is a common cause of neck pain. Many employees have to lift heavy things at work; workers who do construction, work in warehouses and those who do manual labor. Job duties could requi

What if your back pain is from the car accident that you were involved in? Like whiplash, the pains in the back and neck experienced from car accident injuries can persist over time. This is what is called chronic pain. A car accident can damage your car, but also causes damage to your body. Broken bones, bruises and cuts are all injuries that can come from car accident injuries. Getting Treatment for Minor Injuries The injuries that come from car accidents need certain types

The femur, tibia,fibula and patella. You might be thinking 'what are these words?' and 'what do they have in common?'. These are all components of the knee. The patella is actually your knee cap. It also protects your knee joint and is made up of hyaline cartilage. Cartilage in your knee is important for knee movement. Your thigh bone is called the femur and the tibia and fibula are the shine bones. Did you know that knee problems develop over time? Most people think that th

Why Laser Therapy is More Important Than You Think Laser therapy is also known as photobiomodulation. It has been used globally since the 1970’s. Is it safe? This is one of the most common questions asked by patients, but an important one as well. Laser therapy is a great way of treating spinal injuries and many patients currently love it. Laser therapy is when laser energy is used to heal with therapeutic effects. With over 3000 proven results from scientific research studie

Car accident injuries are not always obvious. They can appear days or even weeks later. Broken bones, bruises and whiplash are common injuries that can happen due to car accidents. Whiplash is an injury that usually does not appear immediately like the other injuries. Whiplash can take hours to show and sometimes days, usually occurring after a person has just been rear-ended in a car accident. Dizziness, headaches and pain in the neck or upper back are also common symptoms p

It is spring time and for many it is time to cut the grass. The smell of fresh cut grass is in the air. Lawns can be beautiful this time of year and should be kept. While making it a priority to mow the lawn is important, taking care of your back while you mow the lawn is essential as well. Back pain can be caused by mowing the lawn: The Vibration from the lawn mower causes lower back pain in some people. Pushing the lawn mower forward and leaning over as you mow causes tract