Automobile accidents are one of the leading causes of spine injuries and are responsible for more than 40 percent of injuries every year. That is a troubling statistic. Because automobile accidents cannot always be prevented, having the right understanding of spine injuries can allow people to recognize injury and seek proper treatment. The spine is an intricate structure, but… Read More
Spinal cord injury (SCI) can have many causes. The way a person's injury affects them can differ depending on the origin of SCI. SCI can generally be described as being 'traumatic' or due to a trauma, or 'non-traumatic' being due to other causes. Spinal cord injuries occur in an assortment of ways. In adults, damage to the spinal column… Read More
The cervical spine is C shaped, with its curve facing towards the rear of neck. The upper part of the spine in the neck is called the cervical spine and it's composed of 7 cervical vertebra. A healthy cervical spine has a lordotic curve and it is anatomically important to bear the head's weight. Reduction of cervical lordosis can… Read More
The normal cervical lordosis is the natural curve of the neck when viewed from the side, the convexity is on the front and the concavity is on the back. This curve starts to form as early as 10 months of development and is cemented during adolescence and infancy. Holding a child's head in extension is quite important for infants… Read More
Whiplash is a neck injury where, because loads and displacements develop in the neck, they have become a main interest in the study of whiplash injury mechanisms. Human subject studies, however, have only reported the peak speed of the head relative to a fixed reference frame. Since head acceleration is often the result of head-restraint impact, these peak values… Read More
Whiplash has been difficult to study because its pathoanatomy has remained poorly known, however, the facet joints have been recently isolated as a site of pain in many people that are whiplash-injured. In a typical rear-end collision, the occupant's pelvis, chest, and head are hastened forward in rapid succession. The massive inertia of the head leads to a horizontal… Read More
Treatment modalities for whiplash can range depending on the risk factors the individual faces, the quantity of pain, and the severity of their injury. The treatment options for this condition may be self-care or over-the-counter treatments in minor cases. In this case, the options may include prescription pain medications and massaging the region. Other people may have a significant… Read More
Early rehabilitation will help to prevent chronic pain and disability. Passive modalities include the application of heat, ice, electrical stimulation, massage, myofascial release, and traction. Passive modalities are often used to decrease inflammation or pain and to facilitate participation in an active rehabilitation program, which involves strengthening and stretching. Use of modalities with no more active program is usually inappropriate.… Read More
Chiropractor, Dr. Alexander Jimenez examines the debate of neck surgery and its benefit in the long run. How often have you heard someone say, "I have a pinched nerve in my neck and I have to have surgery." There are certainly cases where surgery is required, but operation should ONLY be considered after ALL non-surgical treatment approaches are attempted first… Read More
Whiplash refers to a range of accidents that occur when the neck is subjected to sudden distortion. Most commonly associated with motor vehicle accidents, symptoms of whiplash include: Pain in the neck, shoulders and back Sensory abnormalities such as pins and needles Headaches Recovery time can vary depending on the severity of the injury. Motor Accident Legal… Read More
Chiropractor, Dr. Alexander Jimenez brings insight to a cool diaper changing technique created by fellow chiropractor Emily Puente, that will protect your baby’s spine. According to Puente changing diapers the traditional way, involves lifting both of the baby’s legs up over his or her head—puts a lot of stress and strain on the low back. And since babies who are… Read More
In the United States alone, more than 2 million people suffer from whiplash injuries each year. Whiplash is the name given to a group of symptoms that occur when the neck jolts following an injury or an accident. Whiplash can happen with any impact or blow that causes the head to jerk forward or backward. In a case of… Read More
Studies on the effectiveness of chiropractic care for patients afflicted with pain secondary to whiplash injury are emerging. In 1996, Woodward et al. published a study on the efficacy of chiropractic treatment of whiplash injuries. The authors of the study were from the Department of Orthopedic Surgery in Bristol, England. In 1994, Gargan and Bannister published a paper on… Read More
After ruling out a herniated disc is not causing your sciatic nerve problems, you should look to the pelvis and many times the culprit is the piriformis muscle. When the piriformis becomes tight or inflamed, it can put pressure on the sciatic nerve and you can get the sensations going down the leg. Symptoms such as numbness, tingling, and sharp… Read More
Many accident victims report neck pain in the days after a car accident. This neck pain is due to whiplash. Whiplash pain may not surface following a car accident till a day or two. The pain does not happen until a week or even longer. Whiplash is an injury to the neck muscles out of rapid forward and backward… Read More
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