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What’s the Big Deal with Car Accident Injuries ?
WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL WITH CAR ACCIDENT INJURIES? So, what’s the big deal with car accident injuries? It’s estimated that around 25% of people after a car accident injury will end up experiencing chronic pain. That’s one in four people. Other research studies show that 75% of people who go to the emergency room after…
7 Common Causes of Upper Back Pain: How to Fix it Now
7 COMMON CAUSES OF UPPER BACK PAIN: HOW TO FIX IT NOW The pain can be described as a tight, burning, nagging, and (oftentimes) sharp pain. The pain may be located between the shoulder blades or in a slightly higher area close to the neck and around the top of the shoulders. Thoracalgia may also…
Is my Slouching Causing Back Pain? Kyphosis Explained
IS MY SLOUCHING CAUSING BACK PAIN? KYPHOSIS EXPLAINED Poor posture, or slouching, in your mid-back is referred to as kyphosis. Kyphosis in Greek means a hump, but it’s better referred to as an excessive convex curve in the thoracic spine. Having an excessive kyphotic curve in the thoracic spine also affects the cervical, lumbar and…
7 Common Causes of Back Pain
7 Common Causes of Back Pain Did you know that 80% of the population experiences back pain on a regular basis, and around 33% of those are due to strains and sprains? Once you’ve had an episode of back pain, your odds of a recurrence within six months are approximately 33%. Things to consider avoiding…
How to Manage Low Back Pain: Top 5 Strategies
HOW TO MANAGE LOW BACK PAIN: TOP 5 STRATEGIES For millions of people, low back pain is not only a common annoyance but a chronic medical condition that has a major impact on well being and overall health. Loss of sleep, pain playing with the kids at home, and working through the busy day with…
Can Chiropractors Treat Tension Headaches?
Can Chiropractors Treat Tension Headaches? Headaches can cause a very significant change in one’s quality of life. Activities, like being productive at work or school, enjoying family time, social interactions with friends, and participating in sporting and recreational activities, can often be negatively impacted when someone suffers from chronic tension headaches. The pain from headaches can…