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Study Reveals Link Between Whiplash and Injury to the Brain

Study Reveals Link Between Whiplash and Injury to the Brain In a 2010 study, researchers examined MRIs taken from 1,200 patients (600 whiplash and 600 non-whiplash neck pain patients) and noted that those who had sustained whiplash were more likely to have a brain injury than non-whiplash neck pain patients. The specific type of brain injury found

Hyperpronation Linked to Knee Pain

Hyperpronation Linked to Knee Pain Due to bipedal locomotion (walking around on two legs), foot and ankle problems have the potential to affect EVERYTHING above the feet—even the knees! When analyzing the way we walk (also known as our gait), we find when the heel strike takes place, the heel and foot motion causes “sup

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome… In a Nutshell

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome… In a Nutshell Here it is: carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) in a nutshell! WHAT: CTS is caused by an injury to the median nerve (MN) as it travels through the wrist. WHERE: The eight small carpal bones and a ligament form a tunnel in which tendons and nerves pass thro

Dolor Lumbar y Consejos para Viajar (Parte 1)

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Exercises on a Swiss Ball Help Back Pain Patients!

Exercises on a Swiss Ball Help Back Pain Patients! In previous articles, we’ve explored how to individualize an exercise program for those with back pain. This month, we’ll look at why utilizing a Swiss ball may be more helpful for the back pain patient than simply doing floor-based exercises. In a 2015 study published in the Journal o

Dolor Lumbar y Consejos para Viajar (Parte 2)

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Inflammation, & Treatment Options

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Inflammation, & Treatment Options Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) belongs to a group of disorders called “entrapment neuropathies” and as the name implies, it is caused by the trapping of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel of the wrist. There are MANY ways to treat CTS, with some of the most effective focused on reducing infl

The Importance of the Cervical Curve

The Importance of the Cervical Curve When looking at the neck from the left side, the cervical curve should look “C-shaped”, or lordotic. This develops when infants learn to lift and hold their head up while laying on their stomach and continues to progress when a child starts moving around on all fours. When we bend our

Great Exercises for Patients with Shoulder Pain

Great Exercises for Patients with Shoulder Pain If you suffer from shoulder pain, here are some exercises you can do at home that really work to improve flexibility and strength. Just remember to ALWAYS stay within reasonable pain boundaries and work BOTH sides of your body, NOT just the injured shoulder! For flexibility, start with the

Evitando el Latigazo Cervical

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Can Be Costly to Companies and Employees

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Can Be Costly to Companies and Employees Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a very common condition. According to a report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), CTS ranks SECOND among the major disabling diseases and illnesses in ALL private industries. The BLS states that workers with CTS may eventually have to give up their livelihood

Dolor Lumbar, Equilibrio y Órtesis de pies

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Hechos del Latigazo Cervical

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Core-Strengthening Exercises for Patients with Back Pain

Core-Strengthening Exercises for Patients with Back Pain It’s not uncommon for low back pain patients to reduce their activities in an effort to avoid their pain. Unfortunately, it’s likely their core muscles—the muscles that help support their midsection—will become deconditioned over time due to inactivity, which may only increase the ris

The Vitamin D and Whiplash Connection

The Vitamin D and Whiplash Connection As previously discussed, many patients with a whiplash injury also experience some degree of traumatic brain injury (TBI), which can prolong the recovery process. A 2012 study involving patients with severe TBI found the rate of favorable recovery increased 25% in participants who took a vitamin

Ejercicios Específicos de Equilibrio para el Dolor Lumbar

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Latigazo Cervical "Anatomía"

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Chiropractic Treatment for Neck Pain

Chiropractic Treatment for Neck Pain There have been MANY studies conducted on the benefits and efficacy of spinal manipulation to treat back pain—so much so that many medical doctors frequently refer patients with back pain to chiropractors for this service. But what about neck pain? Although it’s taken a little longer t

When Teenagers Get Headaches…

When Teenagers Get Headaches… In 2016, researchers at Curtin University in Perth examined the seated posture and health data of 1,108 17-year olds in an effort to determine if any particular posture increased the risk of headaches/neck pain among late adolescents. Among four posture subgroups—upright, intermediate, s

Dolor de Cuello y Hernia de Disco Cervical

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Latigazo Cervical "101" (Parte 2)

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The “Many Faces” of Whiplash

The Many Faces of Whiplash Whiplash typically involves an injury to the neck, but it can often include symptoms outside of the cervical region, which is why the term “whiplash associated disorder” (WAD) may be a more appropriate description for the condition. WAD is most commonly associated with car accidents, but othe