When an injury happens the best solution is to treat it right away. There are so many injuries that occur that are not always obvious. Some common injuries that cause chronic pain are nerve damage, back injuries, and even injuries from the past. This is why seeing a chiropractor is better than trying to treat an injury yourself. Injuries that are left untreated often lead to chronic pain in the body. It usually takes about 3 to 6 months for pain to be considered chronic. Eff

Workplace injuries happen all the time. Each industry requires mobility for effective work on the job. The most common types of work injuries are sprains, tears and strains. Musculoskeletal disorders, along with soreness and pain are the most frequent types of work injuries. The type of work and the work environment play a key role as to why certain work injuries occur. Many jobs require workers to climb ladders, use hand tools and operate heavy machinery. Even when not doing

Suffering from lower back pain on a consistent basis affects your overall health, especially, when there has not been any treatment given for it. Going through life with lower back pain left untreated can cause you to become disabled. It is the leading cause of job related disabilities. Lower back pain can limit you from doing a lot of your favorite activities as well. Self-care can temporarily help to relieve the acute pain, but chiropractic treatments are suggested because

The most common injury symptom is lower back pain. It is also one of the many reasons why people miss work. Did you know that back pain is also one of the leading disabilities around the world? Most people take over the counter medication to relieve the back pain. Over the counter medication can work for temporary pain relief, but there is another, better way to treat back pain. Side Effects of Pain Medication Side effects are the main reason why pain medication is probably n

Anyone who has been injured in a car accident can agree with the title. Symptoms from car accident injuries may not show up immediately after a car accident. However, it does not mean that your body has no injuries or that it is in good condition. Whiplash is a neck injury that has symptoms that appear within days of the car accident. Dizziness, headaches and soreness are whiplash symptoms. It is best not to wait until you feel pain to see a chiropractic doctor with this type

Hips are involved in most movements of the body. Walking, running, jumping, kicking and playing all require the hips to move. The hip joint is the joint that bears body weight and provides stability for the body. It is made up of the femur and the acetabulum also called the hip socket. Four ligaments surround the hip including the strongest ligament in the human body. Each ligament helps to strengthen the hip joint. These ligaments also help to prevent excessive movement and

A knee injury can happen for a number of reasons when there is direct impact from an object. When a car accident occurs, the knee is can be injured by the impact of the steering wheel hitting the knee. Another way a knee injury can occur is by the driver or passenger hitting their knee cap on the dashboard. It normally happens during a head on collision and it is referred to as a patella injury. While these are typical injuries, other types of knee injuries from car accidents

You’re excited about playing your favorite sport with your friends and family. All of a sudden, your knee starts to bother you again. Just because your knee only hurts occasionally does not mean that you are having simple acute pain. Dealing with knee pain for years at a time is actually chronic pain. Returning to your "at home" pain relief routine is most likely what you may decide to do. Months of over the counter medicine, a cold compress such as ice and maybe even a muscl

You can be a great driver, but sometimes car accidents are inevitable. Drivers can become distracted by activity in the car. Also, all drivers are not always cautious when they should be. Texting while driving, speeding, intoxication and simply not paying attention to the road can cause car accidents. Unfortunately, cars get damaged and so does the body. Whiplash Whiplash almost always occurs after a car accident. It mostly occurs during rear-end collisions. The neck gets str