There are many types of treatments used to treat whiplash injuries, but none of them are considered to be the “best”. While some methods may seem more effective than others based on what you’ve heard from friends or seen on television, there really isn’t any way to tell if a particular method is truly better. Continue Reading…
Whiplash refers to the injury sustained when your head moves forward quickly after hitting something else. For example, you may be driving down a road and someone hits into your car from behind. Or, your neck may snap back suddenly when you turn your head too far to look out of your side window. The Continue Reading…
A whiplash injury occurs when someone’s neck is snapped back after being hit by another object such as a car, motorcycle, or train. While most people don’t realize that it can be painful if not treated right away, there are several things you can do to help deal with the pain. These include icing the Continue Reading…
When it comes to dealing with the various forms of arthritis that people can experience, there is always a certain amount of confusion. There are many things that doctors don’t understand when they come across a person who has been diagnosed with some form of arthritis. For example, if you read the following paragraph and Continue Reading…
A whiplash injury is caused by a sudden jarring movement that causes your spine to jerk backward. It usually occurs after a car accident. When you are hit from behind, you can be thrown forward and backward which can cause your back to whipping around. This whipping motion can injure your spinal cord and/or nerves Continue Reading…
Tension headaches are usually caused by stress and poor posture. However, it’s not always that simple. There are also other factors involved such as sleeping patterns and diet which can play a role in tension headaches. However, if you feel that you suffer from chronic or frequent headaches then you may need to look into Continue Reading…
Sciatica is a painful condition that occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes irritated. It affects around 6% of people, and usually causes pain down the back and leg from hip to foot. It can be due to injury such as trauma (e.g., car accident), repetitive movement patterns, obesity, osteoarthritis, bone spurs, etc. When this happens, Continue Reading…
Stretching is a great way to prevent further damage to your body and reduce muscle tension. There are various types of stretches that you can do to help relieve lower back, hip, and knee problems. Here’s how you can stretch the sciatic nerve: • Lie on your side with both knees bent. • Place a Continue Reading…
Sciatica is a condition that affects millions of Americans every year. It’s caused by pressure on a nerve called the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve runs from your lower lumbar spine (lower back) down into your hips and legs. If you have sciatica, you may experience shooting, burning, numbness, tingling, weakness, loss of sensation, or Continue Reading…
Sciatica is caused when the sciatic nerve gets pinched in your back, causing it to be very painful. It’s not uncommon for people to experience this type of problem. There are three main causes of sciatica; herniated discs, piriformis syndrome, and spinal stenosis. Herniated Disc: A disc between two vertebrae in your spine can rupture, Continue Reading…
