When you hear the word, “whiplash,” it brings to mind many different thoughts – car wreck, neck pain, headaches, concussion, jaw pain, litigation, car damage estimates – possibly a new car, medical costs, doctor’s appointments, sleepless nights, and more. Questions typically asked when... read more ⇒

We all know the most common causes of whiplash are injuries that typically arise from automobile accidents or, motor vehicle collisions (MVC’s) although whiplash can also occur from slip and fall and virtually, any injury where your head is whipped backwards. But there are many things about... read more ⇒

          The most common causes of whiplash are injuries that arise from automobile accidents or motor vehicle collisions.  So, let’s chat about why and how this happens in a typical motor vehicle collision. You are stopped at a red light, patiently waiting for the light to turn green... read more ⇒

I’m sure you’ve heard someone claim, “…you’re not really injured – you’re just going for a big settlement!” Or, “…that person isn’t really hurt, they’re just in it for the money!” Though there are cases that may fit this scenario, the majority of people who are injured in... read more ⇒

You might ask, what does this headline have to do with chiropractic? It’s often said case management or patient care is much more than just what we do to our patients (such as in chiropractic, applying a spinal adjustment). The patient education portion of our care plan can frequently make or... read more ⇒

You may have wondered, “If I get hurt in a car accident, who should I go to for treatment of my whiplash problem?” This can be quite a challenge as you have many choices available in the healthcare system ranging from drug-related approaches from anti-inflammatory over-the-counter types all the... read more ⇒

The term whiplash injury represents a collection of symptoms that occur as a result of a soft tissue injury of the neck. This includes over stretching and/or tearing of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and disk tissue and/or nerve injuries due to the extreme movements that occur during a whiplash event... read more ⇒

Whiplash occurs when the neck is suddenly and forcefully jerked, and is typically associated with car crashes. Whiplash occurs when the speed at which the neck is forced upon impact is faster than we can contract our muscles in attempt to stop the forceful movement. This results in muscle, tendon,... read more ⇒

"Doctor, is it normal for people after a whiplash injury to notice problems with memory. I can’t seem to remember things I just recently did since my car accident?” This is a common complaint occurring as a result of a whiplash injury, but it’s not commonly known, leaving those who are... read more ⇒

Whiplash is a very common problem afflicting millions of people each year. In fact, there are more than 6 million car accidents each year in the United States alone. Death associated with car accidents occurs every 12 minutes and each year, motor vehicle collisions (MVC) kill 40,000 people. For... read more ⇒