Auto Injuries
According to the Insurance Research Council, nearly
1/3 of all claimants injured in motor vehicle accidents (MVA's) seek treatment
from doctors of chiropractic. This is an impressive number given that the
National Safety Council (NSC) has determined there to be more than 12 million
MVA's annually involving more than 20 million vehicles.
The reason individuals like yourself choose
chiropractic care for treatment of injuries sustained in MVA's is simple -
chiropractic care is exceptional in the treatment of soft tissue injuries,
especially of the spine. Since the most common injuries associated with MVA's
are sprains and strains of the spinal muscles and ligaments, it's only natural
that chiropractic be the treatment of choice.
Many studies have also found individuals injured
in MVA's prefer chiropractic care for the treatment of their injuries. One
such study evaluated 190 whiplash injury victims and found those who received
chiropractic care reported treatment satisfaction of 100%.
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Sports Injuries
Chiropractic care has received much attention in
regards to it's successful management of sporting injuries. Since the majority
of sports injuries are soft tissue in nature and because many of injuries arise
from improper body biomechanics and improper sporting techniques, chiropractic
doctors have become the doctors of choice - from the weekend warrior to the
professional athlete.
According to an article in the June '98 issue of The Physician and Sports Medicine, "Interest in alternative or
complementary medicine 'especially chiropractic' is booming... active patients
are running to unconventional providers to treat their aches and pains... from
chiropractors and acupuncture to magnets and meditation."
It's really quite simple. Chiropractic care -
through the use of safe and natural spinal adjustive techniques, physical
therapy applications, soft tissue mobilization, stretching and exercise
programs, diet and nutritional counseling, and extensive biomechanical training
- focuses on all causes which have lead to the symptoms of pain and tissue
injury and do not focus on solely eliminating pain.
Successful treatments must focus not only on pain
relief, but must address the underlying causes such as muscular imbalances,
biomechanical deficiencies, improper sporting techniques, and improper
conditioning, to name a few.
Neck Pain
Neck pain affects a significant number of
individuals. Recent studies have found more than 10% of Americans suffer from
neck pain at any given time.
The reason is that the neck region contains many
delicate, pain sensitive structures commonly exposed to abuse and abnormal
stresses. Incomplete rehabilitation of past injuries, poor posture, prolonged
sitting, and lack of periodic spinal alignments are some of the more common
factors in the development of neck problems.
Fortunately, most individuals suffering from neck
problems will find chiropractic care extremely beneficial. Unlike
prescription drugs, most chiropractic procedures address the cause of the
majority of neck problems, not simply the symptoms. Best of all,
chiropractic care is safe, natural, and noninvasive... no side effects
allowed!
Low Back Pain
If you're suffering from lower back pain you're not
alone. More than 80% of North Americans will at some time in their life suffer
from the disabling confines of lower back pain.
According to experts, lower back pain is the number
one disability culprit in workers' compensation claims and accounts for more
than $50 billion annually in the US through medical care and lost production. In
addition, the latest research shows most lower back problems which cause low
back pain do not fully resolve without extensive treatment and proper
rehabilitation, contrary to previous beliefs.
The chiropractic doctor is unique in the health
care field in that much of the training in chiropractic colleges is specifically
aimed at identifying and successfully treating and managing lower back
conditions. General medical practitioners generally lack adequate training
in this area and have not learned the skills necessary to most effectively
identify and treat most back conditions.
Headaches
According to the latest research, 9% of men and 12%
of women in the U.S. experience at least 1-2 headache episodes per month. And,
more than 4% of the U.S. population suffers from frequent headaches, defined as
headaches that occur at least 180 days a year. Needless to say, headaches have
become a social and economic burden in the United States, as well as other parts
of the world.
Scientists have identified over 300 causes for
headaches. Various pain-sensitive structures and tissues including the skin,
subcutaneous tissue, muscles, arteries, periosteal bone covering, and the upper
cervical and facial nerves produce headaches when irritated or injured.
Fortunately, only a handful of causes are responsible for the majority of
headaches.
The most common of these
headaches include:
- Cervicogenic- problems within the
neck
- Muscle-tension- neck and upper back
muscular spasms
- Post-traumatic- following head/neck
trauma, i.e. whiplash
- Drug-induced- from analgesic overuse
- Migraines
- Cluster
Doctors of chiropractic successfully help thousands
of individuals everyday obtain safe, effective, long-term relief from their
headaches. This is because most headaches have a spinal, muscular, or habitual
component which the chiropractor has been trained to identify and treat. In
fact, surveys show that 10-25% of patients initiate chiropractic care for the
relief of headaches.
To learn more about specific headache types,
headache treatments, prevention tips, or to view various articles related to
headaches, choose from the links menu above.
Mid Back Pain
The fast-paced lifestyles of today have taken their
toll on the backs of America. Currently, back pain is the number one cause of
disability in those aged 19-45 and is the second leading cause of missed work
days. Total annual costs for back pain in the US alone are estimated to be in
excess of $60 billion.
A number of factors contributing
to these statistics, including:
- overall increases in work demands
- overall decreases in physical
activity
- increases in prolonged sitting (at
the desk, in the car, in front of the television)
- lack of periodic spinal checkups and
preventative care
- failure to seek immediate care
following injury
- failure to receive adequate
treatment for back injuries (i.e. medications only without proper rehabilitation
of tissues)
- poor postural habits and lifting
techniques
Our treatments primarily focus on the cause of your
problems, which not only results in rapid and effective pain-relief, but most
importantly, minimizes the chance of future back problems.
To learn more about mid back anatomy, causes of mid
back pain, treatments for mid back pain and related articles, choose from the
menu links.
Work Injuries
Welcome to the Work Injuries section of our
website!
We have an excellent source of basic as well as
in-depth information to assist you in any workers' compensation question you may
have.
If you experience difficulty finding the answer to
your questions, please contact our office directly. We can answer most of your
work comp related questions, as workers' compensation cases make up a
significant portion of our practice.
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