After a car accident, you are dealing with a lot. Insurance calls, vehicle repairs, missed work, and on top of everything, pain that will not go away. If you are considering a personal injury claim, there is one factor that can make or break your case: medical documentation. Your medical records are not just [...]
Not every car accident sends you to the emergency room. Sometimes the collision feels minor. The airbags did not deploy, both cars drove away, and you walked out feeling more shaken than injured. But here is what most people do not realize: the absence of visible injuries does not mean you escaped unharmed. Many [...]
Falls happen, even to the best of us. Unfortunately, the older we get, the more likely we might experience a fall and injury from a fall. For older individuals, injuries from a fall, such as a broken bone, could quickly lead to more dire health problems. So, what can you do? In this article, [...]
Most people head to the chiropractor when they experience aches and pains from injury or aging. That’s good! But chiropractic care offers other incredible health benefits, even if you’re not stiff or sore anywhere! Your chiropractor considers your body as a whole. From how you walk to how you sleep, eat and even use [...]
Up to 15% of Americans suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). This uncomfortable and distressing condition impacts your quality of life and health—and can even cause depression! It is more common among women under 50 and those who struggle with chronic stress. While IBS can be difficult to diagnose, there are treatment options that [...]
Supported by your skeleton and the muscles, tendons, and ligaments, your posture is how you hold your body when you stand, sit, and lie down. When properly aligned, the body functions in harmony, without stress or increased wear and tear. Unfortunately, modern lifestyles and bad habits often lead to poor posture. Slumped shoulders and [...]
Whether you’re hitting the road or taking to the air this Thanksgiving, there’s a chance it could hurt. Confined to your seat for hours at a time, carrying and loading heavy luggage, and the stress that surrounds travel all impact your body. But did you know that it is possible to enjoy a pain-free [...]
A third of individuals over 65 years old fall every year. In this age bracket, falls are the leading cause of injury-related death. Inevitably, falls are very serious, and older people simply don’t recover from the trauma (physically and mentally) as younger people do. Hospitalization often results in secondary infections, and bed rest can [...]
You never think it’ll happen to you. Car accidents are one of the top causes of injuries in the US and affect more than three million people every year! Traffic congestion and time spent on the road increase your risk of being in an accident. Even a minor incident can have a serious impact [...]
This time of the year offers almost perfect running weather. It’s not too hot and not too cold (at least, not yet!). However, a running injury, such as the dreaded runner’s knee or even persistent plantar fasciitis, can throw a wrench in your training for that next big race. So, how can you prevent [...]
