Doctor of Chiropractic Tips and Advice

Whiplash can not only be incredibly painful, but the physical toll it takes on the body is significant. Unlike other injuries, it can take time for the symptoms of whiplash to be felt, so once the pain begins, damage has already taken place. In addition, many people don't realize that whiplash injuries need immediate attention, which can lead to greater pain and injury. In most cases, whiplash can lead to radiculopathy, which can be treated by a chiropractor. Understanding the link between whiplash and the pain of radiculopathy helps underscore the importance of seeking treatment immediately. Understanding radiculopathy Radiculopathy comes from a nerve root that has been pinched. Unfortunately, when that happens, it can radiate pain through the entire length of the nerve, even extending into your fingers. If you've pinched a cervical nerve bundle, this can result in pain in your neck, face, shoulder, arm, and hand. You may also experience hand numbness. When chiropractor...

Chiropractic Care Treating Neck, Back & Joint Pain Chronic low-grade inflammation is one of the most common and most under-addressed causes of chronic pain. Inflammation is the first stage of the healing process after injury but is only supposed to last 48-72 hours.  This is not the type of inflammation I’m talking about.  Chronic low-grade inflammation is an inflammatory response that continues for an extended period of time. Causes of Chronic Inflammation Injuries Mechanical Stress (repetitive injuries, poor postures, etc) Infection Toxins Decreased Exercise Radiation Allergies Leaky Gut Omega 6 : Omega 3 FA imbalance Consuming a diet high in omega 6 FA (grains, sugars, etc) is probably the biggest culprit. A healthy diet should consist of 1 omega 6 FA for every 1 omega 3 FA.  The average person consuming a western diet comsumes 20-40 omega 6 FA for very 1 omega 3 FA.  Omega 6 FAs are very pro-inflammatory while omega 3 FAs are anti-inf...