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What You Need to Know About Whiplash

What happens? The term whiplash describes any indirect neck injury to the cervical spine, excluding fractures. The most common reason behind a whiplash injury is a rear-end collision between two cars. Rear-end collisions are related to more severe symptoms versus collisions from any other side. The severity of a whiplash injury depends on the magnitude of the differential velocity between the head and the upper torso. This difference in velocity causes the joint between the head and neck and the joints of the upper neck (cervical spine) to hyperextend (head jolts back) and then hyperflex (head whips forward). This trauma can [...]

By |2022-06-23T18:08:07+00:00July 28, 2018|Chiropractic, Chiropractic Treatment|0 Comments

What to Look for in a Chiropractic Clinic

When choosing a chiropractic clinic, there are a number of factors that you need to consider. Aside from the look of the clinic and how comfortable the facilities are, there are many other things that come into play. To help you in making the important decision of choosing the best chiropractic clinic for you, here are some of the things that you should think about before making your first appointment: What Your Needs Are Your needs should always come first. After all, they are the reason you are looking for a chiropractic clinic in the first place. You may need chiropractic [...]

By |2018-07-20T13:01:54+00:00July 14, 2018|Chiropractic, Chiropractic Treatment|0 Comments

Does Your Family Need a Chiropractor?

Have you ever considered going to a chiropractor before?  Whether it's for you or for your children, a chiropractor can help you in many ways. You'll find that there are many health conditions that can really benefit from chiropractic care, although it focuses mostly on the nervous and musculoskeletal system. That means treatment is often focused on the joints and muscles. During your first visit to a chiropractic clinic like Back in Balance, you will first be examined to determine the course of treatment that will be most beneficial for you. You would be asked to provide your medical history. Most [...]

By |2018-07-20T12:59:01+00:00July 1, 2018|Chiropractic, Chiropractic Treatment|0 Comments

Knowing Your Neck Pain

Pain in the neck is one of the most common types of pain we experience. There are instances when we wake up with neck pain with no obvious cause. We may also suffer from neck pain after a busy day at work. Neck pain may also vary - it can be a minor discomfort or a searing burning feeling. The pain can also be sudden and intense or you can feel a dull ache that lasts for days, weeks, or months. Because neck pain is likely to happen at some point in your life, it would really be helpful to have [...]

By |2018-07-20T12:37:55+00:00June 28, 2018|Chiropractic, Chiropractic Treatment, Neck Pain|0 Comments

Back Pain from Auto Injury? You Should See a Chiropractor!

Did you know that 40% of people who have been in a vehicular accident experience lower back pain? If you have been in an auto injury recently and you are not in pain, you might not think about going to a chiropractor. But what you probably don't realize is that by seeking immediate chiropractic care after an accident, you are saving yourself from years of chronic pain. Here are some reasons why you should contact a chiropractor after a vehicular accident: Your Injuries Might Not Be Obvious Right Away Cuts, bruises, and broken bones - these are injuries that are immediately detected [...]

By |2018-07-20T12:31:00+00:00June 1, 2018|Back Pain, Chiropractic|0 Comments
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