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Exercise vs Chiropractic for Cervicogenic Headache
One very common complaint following a whiplash injury is Cervicogenic headache. Those are the headaches which start in the back of the head, usually in the early afternoon. The pain spreads up and over the side of the head, and rests near the back of the eye. Usually the headaches are helped temporarily helped by […]
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Car Crashes and Vertigo Managed by Chiropractors
Vertigo and dizziness are common after a car crash, and can result from injury to the vestibular system of the ears. This system has a series of fluid filled tunnels in the inner-ear. A whiplash injury or car crash can cause injury to this system. A common injury is called Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo (BPPV). […]
Read moreSee a Chiropractor After an Auto Injury
Thankfully, the state of Utah has PIP, or Personal Injury Protection. That is an excellent benefit on your car insurance. PIP protects you in case you are ever injured during the maintenance or operation of your vehicle. That means that (up to a certain dollar limit) all your chiropractic expenses are covered. This is an […]
Read moreHeadache & Neck Pain After Whiplash
Researchers have shown that about 90% of whiplash victims will report headache as part of their post-injury complaint. Sometimes the headaches wont show for a few weeks after the accident. But when they do, there are several things that need to be considered. Cervicogenic Headache The most common headache after a car crash is […]
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Immediate Chiropractic Treatment for Whiplash Supported by Research
Seek Chiropractic Care for Your Whiplash Immediately When you have experienced a car crash, you may have suffered a whiplash injury. But the signs and symptoms of the Whiplash Associated Disorder (WAD) may not show up immediately. So how long should you wait before you seek treatment? You might be tempted to wait a week […]
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Dynamic Treatment Options for Neck Pain
Neck Pain and Whiplash injuries need tailored treatment plans. All too often I hear patients tell me that they went to see a chiropractor for neck pain and there was little, if any, relief. The next part of the conversation goes something like this: Me: “What did he do?” (I know, I am generalizing the […]
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Protecting yourself from neck injury in a car crash
Whiplash injuries are too common. They are also expensive! In the US, we spend $29 billion per year in treating the pain and disability that often result from a rear-end collision. Those costs end up being passed down to us as consumers of auto and health insurance. We all have a personal stake in staying […]
Read moreScar Tissue After Whiplash
Next time you see someone rubbing their sore neck, like after a car crash, think about the tissues under the skin. There are muscles, ligaments, tendons, fascia, and joint capsules just to name a few. Each of those structures can be injured in a car crash. They need to be treated as well. Just because […]
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