David Bowie was renowned for his other worldly artistry and creativity that was way ahead of his time. Part of his stage persona revolved not just around his vivid makeup and incredible gift for music, but also for his magnetic, almost eerie pair of eyes: one clear blue, the other a moody black.

In September 1967 Sweden did the unthinkable and switched driving from the left side of the road to the right. Despite public outcry, the thinking was that it would make it easier for visitors from neighboring countries to avoid accidents, as they all drove on the right. Officials also believed that is would make the roads safer as Swedish cars' steering wheels were all on the right.

While humans are capable of creating amazing works of art, sometimes nature provides us with the most breathtaking designs of all! The image above is a drone photo from a lake in New South Wales, Australia that has been dubbed the "tree of life", and you can see from the image the moniker is accurate.

Fascinating fact: a surprising number of people, ranging from 4 to 14% of the population, experience an unpleasant taste in their mouth when they consume cilantro. Isn't it intriguing how our taste buds can differ so greatly?

We've all heard the saying that a picture is worth a thousand words....but I think a picture with comparison that provides context can be worth a million words! The image above is the hand of NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo (my son's favorite player) compared to blogger Payal Doshi and as you can see the contrast is pretty startling!

Close your eyes and picture what Thanksgiving dinner cooking smells like in your home. Or think of what it was like to smell the head of your newborn child as you hold them close. Have you ever been walking by a store and all of a sudden had memories flood back because they were selling the same perfume your grandmother wore?

The amount of data that is being collected on a given day in our lives is quite frankly staggering. Retailers have perfected the science of data mining to predict purchasing patterns, trends, and apparently even pregnancy.

In September 1945, farmer Lloyd Olsen tried to kill a chicken named Mike to eat for dinner. His ax missed the chicken's jugular vein and most of its brain stem, so Mike remained alive. For 18 months the farmer fed it a mixture of milk and water using an eyedropper and toured with the chicken across the United States.

You have likely dealt with a case before where a motorcyclist, skateboarder, or bicyclist was subjected to a comparative negligence defense by an insurance company because they were not wearing a helmet and sustained a TBI.

Did you know that an estimated 7,000 people are killed each year and 1.5 million injured due to illegible handwriting in medical charts and prescriptions?

Thankfully, the utilization of electronic health records and e-prescribing is decreasing this number, but did you ever stop and wonder why doctors have such poor handwriting?

Whiplash is an injury frequently suffered in a traumatic accident like a motor vehicle accident or a slip and fall.

But since it is so common, many people ignore the common symptoms of whiplash and think it will just go away over time.

So they never see a medical professional to get treatment for their pain.

Because of this, the injury can worsen and lead to a lifetime of chronic issues.

If you fear you're suffering from a whiplash injury, it is important to receive treatment as soon as possible.

One of the best healthcare professionals to see to treat your whiplash is a chiropractor.

In the article below, we will examine how visiting a Whiplash Injury Chiropractor can help you heal from whiplash and leave you feeling better than ever.

When you are in a car accident you neck is not protected.  The neck is often injured in a car accident, due to the jerking motion that occurs because the body is being held in place by a seatbelt while the head is not.  

So, why is alignment important and how will you know if it is out of alignment due to a car accident? Read on to learn!

When your body is properly aligned, including your neck, your body will maintain a straight line that runs from your head to your shoulders, down your back, and to your hips, knees, and feet.

Proper alignment does much more than keep you sitting straight in your chair.

It helps prevent long term pain and many other health conditions.

A misalignment in your neck can impair your range of motion, and severe misalignments will impact your quality of life.

Spinal misalignments, including a misaligned neck, can be responsible for everything from chronic headaches and depression to increasing your risk of catching a common cold.

Your cervical spine, the part of your spine that makes up your neck, is commonly misaligned and the most prone to causing problems.

If you can't twist your neck left or right or you feel pain when you turn your neck, there's a good chance your neck is out of alignment.

There are signs to look out for that typically indicate a misalignment. You can also do things, like stretch, to help combat the symptoms of a misaligned neck.

Severe misalignments will require medical attention, usually from a chiropractor.

In the article below, we will take a look at how to know if your neck is out of alignment and some things you can do to find relief.

There might not be a more misunderstood injury after a car accident than whiplash.

This should be a cause for concern because whiplash is one of the most common injuries after a car accident. These misunderstandings often lead to injuries getting neglected and worsening.

When it comes to personal injury claims, some people think a whiplash injury is nothing more than a money grab (especially insurance companies).

Other people view it as a legitimate injury, but they don't think it's anything to worry about and that it will go away on its own.

In reality, whiplash is a genuine medical condition with varying degrees of severity.

Most whiplash cases will resolve within weeks or months, but it's not uncommon for there to be long-term effects.

It's imperative to see professional care immediately after an accident, even if you don't have immediate symptoms.

Sometimes it can take hours, days, or even weeks for whiplash symptoms to present themselves, and untreated whiplash can have serious, long-term effects on your health.

That's why you should see a chiropractor as soon as possible after your accident.

But, can a whiplash injury go away and come back?

We'll take a look at that question in the article below.

Is cracking your back the ultimate solution for backaches, neck pain, and headaches?

The answer is... maybe. Back cracking can help relieve you of those pains, but not if you do it yourself.

The back cracking we're talking about is spinal manipulation.

Spinal manipulations are routinely used to treat pain conditions like back pain and neck pain. It's also used to treat other musculoskeletal conditions by applying force to the spinal joints.

The idea behind spinal manipulations is that applying force to problem areas in the spine will restore the spine's structural integrity, improve the nervous system, reduce pain, and allow the body to heal itself naturally.

Spinal adjustments of some type have been used for over 100 years.

Today, spinal manipulation is used in both Western medicine as well as Asian medicines.

In The U.S. and throughout North America, it’s usually performed by chiropractors, osteopathic physicians, physical therapists, and occupational therapists.

A spinal manipulation typically involves the manual or mechanical applications of thrusts on the lumbar spine and cervical spine.

In the article below, we will take a deep dive into spinal manipulation and what it means.

Car accidents can be traumatizing events, but there are still several things that you need to be done following an accident.

The absolute most important thing you need to do after a car accident is to receive medical attention.

Even if you don't think you are injured, it is still in your best interest to get checked out just in case.

After a car accident, you will likely have a rush of adrenaline, masking the symptoms of your injuries.

It's not until the adrenaline wears off that you will start feeling the effects of your car accident.

Some accident injuries, like whiplash, can take days and even weeks to start showing symptoms.

But for all severe injuries, you need to go straight to the emergency room to receive your care.

However, it will be in your best interest to visit a chiropractor for most other auto accident injuries.

We know for serious injuries you need to be treated right away.

But what about minor injuries, or injuries that have yet to show symptoms?

How long do you have to see a chiropractor after a car accident?

This question can be answered in two different ways; in terms of your health and in terms of a potential personal injury lawsuit.

We'll explore the answer to both sides in the article below.

If you've sustained a personal injury in a car accident, slip and fall accident, workplace injury, dog bite, defective product, sports injuries, etc., the best thing you can do for your health and recovery is to see a chiropractor.

And time is of the essence after your accident. Many personal injuries will worsen if not treated as soon as possible.

The sooner you see a chiropractor to begin treatments, the sooner your body will begin to heal.

There are all types of personal injuries you can suffer from, even overuse injuries, and they can all be treated by your chiropractor.

You shouldn't have to sacrifice the things you like to do because you're injured.

Athletes shouldn't have to suffer through missed practices and games, and you shouldn't have to sacrifice your hobbies.

Visiting an experienced chiropractor will help relieve pain, restore your range of motion, and get you back to living your life.

In the article below, we will discuss how chiropractic care can help expedite your personal injury recovery.

If you're ever involved in a car accident, there's a good chance you will suffer an injury.

Even if you're lucky enough to escape without serious injuries, you probably experience soreness or pain after your accident due to the impact.

They may seem like mere annoyances, but slight pains like this can become chronic issues if they aren't treated.

To make sure minor aches and pains don't become a chronic issue, you should see a chiropractor.

If you don't know much about seeing a chiropractor, it may seem daunting, and you probably have a lot of questions, like how often you need to see a chiropractor after a car accident.

In the article below, we will answer that question and many more.

If you're ever in a car accident, you should consider yourself lucky to walk away from the wreck with only vehicle damage and minor bodily harm. 

Or were you?

Some accident injuries aren't immediately obvious.

In the days or weeks that follow your accident, you might start to notice changes in your health.

If you don't have those changes checked out right away, they could lead to severe and even potentially fatal injuries.

The article below will discuss several delayed accident symptoms that people involved in car accidents should be on the lookout for, even if your accident was a seemingly minor one. 

If you haven't been seen by a doctor after your accident, you should get medical attention as soon as possible, especially if you notice any of these delayed symptoms. 

You wouldn't cancel an appointment with your general practitioner when you're sick, so you shouldn't cancel your chiropractic appointment. 

Right?

You may be inclined to call and cancel because you rightfully don't want to spread the germs.

However, it's far better that you come in to see the chiropractor and receive your adjustment. 

Your overall health, as well as your body's ability to heal quickly and efficiently, are made up of many moments of beneficial choices. 

So maybe the question shouldn't be should you see a chiropractor when your sick, but is it beneficial to get adjusted while sick? 

All the evidence points to it being very beneficial.

People commonly miss appointments for their chiropractic adjustment because they're sick. 

However, your chiropractic adjustment might help you get over the sickness faster, so you don't want to miss your appointment.

If you're sick, just let your chiropractor know beforehand, and maybe wear a surgical mask to stifle the flow of germs.

In the article below, we will talk more about why you shouldn't cancel your chiropractic appointment if you're sick.

Everyone will likely experience back or neck pain to some extent during their life. 

And if you have chronic joint immobility, it can eventually progress to pain and inflammation in the joints. 

Having pain in your neck or back and having it treated with a chiropractic adjustment before it becomes a chronic condition is in your best interest.

But, some people want to skip the office visit and often wonder if they can adjust themselves. 

The easiest answer to this question is no.

Self chiropractic isn't possible; chiropractors can't even adjust themselves.

Most people are under the assumption that a chiropractic adjustment is just "cracking" your back.  

But those people don't understand the purpose that the adjustment serves.

But when your neck gets stiff, or your back starts to ache, all you want is some quick relief from your joint pain. 

So you twist your neck to the left, lower your shoulder down to the right, hoping for that familiar popping sound. 

And when it pops, you feel some relief.

But self-manipulation only offers short-term relief that doesn't address the cause of your pain.

In the article below, we will discuss why you can't adjust yourself and why a chiropractic adjustment is more than cracking your joints.

At one point or another, we have all tried to crack our neck by rolling it.

And, we've all experienced the cracking sound or popping noise after we've done it. 

Generally speaking, this is expected, and it's similar to cracking our knuckles.

Some people do it because it provides an instant relief caused by the loosening of our joints.

If you do this, you likely don't think about it too much and do it out of habit.

When you crack your joints, the popping, cracking, and stretching sounds are due to a release of oxygen that has accumulated between your joints and ligaments.

The medical term for these cracking sounds is cavitation. 

When you feel relief after cracking the joints in your cervical spine, it's due to an increase in your range of motion.

This relief can be amplified if it's caused by physical activity or exercise. 

As long as you don't experience any discomfort when you crack your neck, there usually isn't anything to worry about. 

However, always use caution if you crack your neck or any other joint, so you don't damage the joint.

In some cases, however, popping and cracking in the neck may call for a trip to see your chiropractor.

In the article below, we'll talk about why your neck cracks when it rolls, and when you may need to see a chiropractor.

Every day in the United States, there are more than 27,300 auto accidents on the road.

Those numbers amount to a tremendous total of more than 10 million accidents every single year.

And no one is safe.

Even if you are a defense driver who obeys the speed limits and uses your turn signal, it doesn't mean everyone else on the road acts the same way. 

Believe it or not, data has shown that even the safest drivers are likely to experience at least 3-4 car wrecks during their lives.

Fortunately, many of these accidents are minor and won't do anything except cause a little damage to your vehicle, and maybe a slight headache after dealing with your insurance company. 

When injuries occur, your back is more than likely going to be the injured body part.

Your back is highly susceptible to damage from the physical force the occurs during a car accident. 

Because of this, back injuries are some of the most common injuries you are likely to experience after an accident. 

Even at speeds under and around 10mph, several factors cause back injuries to occur.

In the article below, we will discuss the cause of pain after a car accident, and what you can do to treat them after your accident.

If you've been lucky enough not to suffer from some back pain, the odds aren't in your favor.

Almost everyone is going to suffer from back pain at some point in their lives.

Luckily most cases of back pain will go away on their own.

Most medical experts also agree that most back pain is caused by lifestyle.  

Too much stress, poor posture, bad sleeping habits, and poor ergonomics in the workplace are the significant causes of back pain outside of a direct injury. 

Believe it or not, that's good news.

That means that most back pain isn't severe, and it can be treated conservatively.

You can do things by yourself to ease your pain and prevent future problems with back pain.

We'll go over a few of those things in the article below.

There are two types of chronic pain.

The first is musculoskeletal pain related to the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles of the body.

The second is neuropathic pain, often felt as a burning sensation or a shooting pain caused that's caused by nerve or tissue damage.

Chiropractors are experts at treating the musculoskeletal systems, making them an ideal doctor to treat chronic pain in your bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles.

In the article below, we will talk about chronic pain and how chiropractic care can help.

Every personal injury claim is going to have one thing in common.

They are all accidents that happen due to the negligence of someone else.

Another thing a lot of personal injury claims will have in common is that the injuries will be best treated by a personal injury chiropractor.

The benefits of chiropractic care actually go beyond treating just the accident injuries.

There are three ways in particular that a chiropractor will help with the personal injury claim itself. 

In the article below, we will examine the ways seeing a chiropractor can benefit your claim.

Chiropractic treatments are one of the most sought-after forms of alternative medicine. 

Chiropractic care aims to improve various body functions by relieving back pain and readjusting the spine, as well as correcting poor posture.  

Depending on your diagnosis, treatments can range from short routine adjustments to more long-term treatment plans. 

Each adjustment involves manipulations of the spine, tissues, and muscles.

Exercising immediately following treatment carries the risk of disrupting the work your chiropractor performed. 

But, regular exercise is generally an essential part of a chiropractic treatment plan. 

Below we will take a look at whether or not you should exercise after chiropractic care.

Whether it's allergies or chronic problems like asthma or bronchitis, if you have a breathing issue, your quality of life will suffer. 

Correcting spinal subluxations can have surprising benefits for your health outside of preventing back pain. That includes working to improve breathing problems.

 Patients have reported that chiropractic care has had extremely noticeable benefits for their respiratory system.

If you're someone that has frequent or ongoing problems breathing, consult with the team at Florida Spine and Injury. 

They can help you determine if your spine might be playing a role in how you breathe.

And, if it is, they might be able to help correct it. 

In the article below, we will discuss breathing issues and how chiropractic care can help.

Is your diet contributing to your back pain? It could be. 

Many foods have been shown to reduce (or increase) inflammation, a known cause for back pain. 

So when you have back pain, changing your diet may help you avoid it.

Inflammation will run rampant through your body if it's left unchecked, causing all kinds of problems, including low-back pain.

That's why creating an anti-inflammatory diet with foods that help you maintain proper nutrition is essential to managing back pain.

If you're prone to back pain, consider the diet tips in the article below.

If you think treating back pain means going to bed or taking it easy, you couldn't be more wrong. 

Most acute back pain resolves within a few weeks with home treatment, and bed rest is typically not recommended.

Exercise is one of the best ways to get rid of back pain and keep it from returning. There is an exercise for almost anyone with back pain. 

Some people even begin to exercise the day after back surgery. 

But there are some types of workouts for back pain that are more beneficial than others.

In the article below, we will take an in-depth look at exercising for back pain.

What Does The Research Say About Chiropractic Care?

As time goes on, more and more people are becoming curious about chiropractic care. They want to know if it is a safe and effective treatment for back and neck pain, among other ailments.

Maybe you're wondering that as well. If so, that's understandable. Everyone wants relief from their pain, but they also want to know the treatment they choose is going to be helpful and not harmful.

By being curious and doing your research, you are engaged, informed, and motivated patients. That's a beautiful thing to be when you are trying to find relief from any pain.

To give you a head start, we've compiled a list of quotes from research done on chiropractic care.

These quotes should be a good starting place for your research into the safety and effectiveness of chiropractic care.

Everyone likes to talk about millennials. Even millennial's.

No matter what your opinion of them is, they are learning from the past, rejecting what hasn't worked, and shaping their world into what they believe it should be.

Call it entitlement, call it being self-involved, no matter what you call it, millennial's aren't afraid to challenge the status quote in pursuit of what's best.

And they aren't doing it just because they can.

They're doing it because they know there is a better way, and they will stop at nothing to find it.

One of the ways they are breaking the mold is by embracing chiropractic care in favor of traditional medicine.

They love it because it is based on prevention, not reaction.

They love it because they realize prevention is the key to good health.

Maybe we should all be a little more like millennials.

In the article below, we will go over a few of the specific reasons millennials have chosen chiropractic care, so maybe we can all follow in their footsteps.

Many seniors are unaware of the benefits that regular chiropractic care can provide them.

Chiropractic care continues to gain traction in the medical community as a very safe and effective way to address many kinds of illnesses.

Senior citizens stand to benefit the most from regular visits to their chiropractor.

The elderly often suffer from many of the conditions that can be treated with chiropractic care, but they are afraid the adjustments will be too rough for them.

However, that's not necessarily true, and a skilled chiropractor will change their approach so they can treat elderly patients without harming them.

The chiropractor will adapt their techniques to make sure they give the appropriate treatment to each patient.

In the article below, we will discuss several of the benefits senior citizens stand to gain from regular chiropractic care.

Let's face it. We're all getting older.

It's bound to happen, and it's definitely better than the alternative.

Our hair will turn grey, our skin will wrinkle, and things aren't going to move the way they used to.

Aging is entirely out of our control.

With exercise, a healthy diet, and good lifestyle choices, we can delay it and age gracefully, but one day we'll be on the other side of the mountain looking up.

As we start to age, it is also essential to be proactive with our medical care.

Our bones and muscles will weaken as we get older, which can lead to chronic pain and deterioration.

Fortunately, your chiropractor can help with these issues that occur as we get older.

Your chiropractor will have treatments available that are safe, effective, and beneficial, no matter how old you are.

Facts About Whiplash 

Whiplash is one of the most common injuries people suffer from in a Personal Injury Accident. Also known as a neck sprain or strain, whiplash happens, when the head is suddenly whipped forwards and backwards. When this occurs the muscles, joints, and ligaments in the neck and upper back can become overstretched, causing a whiplash injury to occur. 

Twenty years ago, chiropractic care was relatively unknown. There weren't a lot of people who truly understood the practice.

Over the years, more and more people have learned about the practice, and the average person seems to have a decent grasp on what chiropractic us.

Still, chiropractic care is one of the most misunderstood medical practices. There are a bunch of myths that surround chiropractic care that has lingered and for years and years.

Check out 4 surprising conditions that chiropractors treat

To do our part to make sure people really understand how chiropractic differentiates itself from other types of healthcare, we put together five facts that might not be understood by the general population.

One important yet often overlooked part of our body are our ankles.

Your ankle's range of motion affects many things you do on a daily basis, especially if you're an athlete.

Ankle mobility plays a significant role in ACL injury prevention, performance in certain exercises like squats, and the improvement of your kicking mechanics in swimming.

Ankle mobility can also prevent unwanted injuries that are due to a sudden change in speed or direction.

When your ankles are flexible, it enables the tendons, ligaments, and muscles around the ankle to accommodate the sudden movements or changes in direction.

This is useful even if you aren't an athlete.

Since people often overlook their ankles, they likely have no idea what to do to increase their mobility.

Below we will discuss several ankle stretches and exercises that can increase your ankle's mobility and contribute to your overall well being.

Chiropractic Care for Kids: Is it Safe?

Although there are still some that doubt its effectiveness and legitimacy, chiropractic care has been widely accepted as a primary form of health care.

Chiropractors attend eight years of higher education to be able to practice chiropractic, which is similar to the amount of schooling your general practitioner needs.

Your chiropractor can even act as your general practitioner because they are trained to treat the entire person, not just symptoms.

If you have a condition or illness that your chiropractor can't treat, they can refer you to the proper health professional.

Chiropractic care is famous for treating and preventing back injuries.

Of the nearly 22 million people who see a chiropractor each year, 35% visit for back pain relief.

Chiropractic care can also treat and prevent the following, among others:

• Headaches
• Accident injuries
• Neck pain
• Herniated discs
• Sciatica
• Sports injuries

However, one topic that is still highly debated is whether or not chiropractic care is safe for children.

If you've been thinking of taking your child to the chiropractor because of back pain, headaches, a sports injury, or for another reason, you've come to the right place.

Below, we'll discuss whether or not chiropractic care is safe for children, what it can treat, and when it's best to visit the chiropractor.

Common Slip and Fall Injuries 

Slip and Fall Accidents cause many people to suffer from very serious injuries. These accidents are often entirely unexpected, happening anywhere and to anyone. 

How Your Sleeping Position Affects Your Back Pain

The position we sleep in impacts how well-rested we are and how well our back is supported at night. Not only can back pain get in the way of a good night's rest, but poor sleeping posture can make existing back pain even worse.

Chiropractic Care for Headaches

Many people from Florida suffer from headaches daily. For some, headaches may be a constant daily affliction, while others may experience them on and off throughout the day or week. 

Is the pain in your back keeping you up all night?

Do you have a stiff neck that doesn't seem to be getting better?

Or maybe you suffer from headaches, and nothing seems to be working to get rid of them.

If you answered yes to any of those questions, it's time to see a chiropractor.

A chiropractor uses spinal adjustments along with general care to fix your body, allowing it to heal itself.

If you've never visited a Chiropractor, you might want to start by researching chiropractors in your area to find the one best for you.

After your first visit to the chiropractor, there are several things you can do to be sure you get the most out of your visit.

Quality chiropractic care provides patients with essential wellness benefits and can be used to cure many conditions effectively.

Contrary to popular belief, chiropractic care is for much more than back pain.

Quality chiropractic care can help treat and prevent everything from anxiety to sports injuries, to, yes, back pain.

Since many people think chiropractors only treat back pain, they miss out on all the other amazing benefits chiropractic care has to offer.

Chiropractic care's primary objective is to align your spine, so your nervous system functions properly, allowing your body to heal itself.

That will improve every aspect of your well being, not just your back.

One of the specific benefits people are missing out on that could be hugely beneficial for them is improved balance.

This can benefit countless people, especially seniors, preventing injury and improving overall performance.

In the article below, we will discuss how chiropractic care can improve your balance.

Common Truck Accident Injuries 

Commercial vehicles are much larger than regular cars, which means when you are involved in an accident that was caused by a large semi-truck, it is going to cause much more damage than being involved in a regular car accident. 

Have you tried everything that medicine has to offer for your back pain, but you are still hurting?

Are you still looking for an alternative treatment that will finally help ease the pain you deal with every day?

Yoga might be that alternative.

You might have a family member that has been urging you to try yoga, claiming it worked miracles for their low back pain.

They promise that if you do yoga every day, you will work out all of the kinks that have been causing the discomfort in your back.

They are on the right track with that line of thinking.

If you are suffering from back or neck pain, though, it is good to have some baseline knowledge to ensure you stay safe during your yoga practice.

If you jump in before you really understand what you are doing, you are at risk of throwing your back out or injuring it even more.

But if you approach yoga armed with the information you need to make good decisions, you will be able to do what is right for your back and tailor a program to fit your needs.

In the article below, we will talk about how you can get started with a yoga program that will help rid you of your back pain.

Have you ever felt a sharp, shooting pain in your lower back?

Maybe you were picking up something at work. Perhaps you were picking up your child.

Or maybe you have no idea what happened, but you can't move without pain in your lower back anymore.

You threw out your back. If you tell anyone you come across, they'll know exactly what you mean.

But what does it actually mean?

It means you have an acute onset of low back pain just below the ribs and above your pelvis.

The most likely thing that happens is a muscle strain, although it could be a bulging disk or herniation.

For the most part, throwing out your back is typically a temporary issue that will go away on its own over time.

There are things you can do to speed up your recovery and keep it from happening again.

In the article below, we will tell you everything you should know about throwing out your back.

Can a Chiropractor Help with Patellar Tendonitis? 

Patellar Tendonitis is a condition that occurs when the tendon that connects the kneecap to the shinbone becomes injured or inflamed. 

For many people, stress controls their entire life.

Thousands of years ago, stress was a good thing.

We had to worry about being a midnight snack for a saber tooth tiger.

Now we get stressed out if we don't have our favorite midnight snack ready and waiting for us in our fridge.

Each ding on our smartphone can send a wave of stress through our body because we don't know what to expect on the other side of that notification.

Other things can happen, like someone dropping a book on a hard tile floor that sounds like a gunshot, that can quickly put your body into fight-or-flight mode, gearing up for a possible attack.

Your body responds the same whether you experience or simply perceive that potential attack.

So whether you're actually involved in a shootout, or you just think you are, your body's stress reaction is the same either way.

That fight-or-flight response has served us well for thousands of years.

It helps you stay focused and alert, and can even keep you alive.

Any system that your body doesn't need at that moment, like digestion, takes a backseat so your body can prepare itself to avoid a potential disaster.

Stress works wonderfully in the short term as long as it slows down once it's done its job.

When it doesn't slow down, and your stress response stays high when it's no longer needed, chronic stress frequently results.

If our bodies never have a chance to recover from stress, the adverse effects build up.

If the cause of your stress is physical, such as pain or dysfunction, it can cause a self-feeding cycle.

A body in pain tries to protect itself with tension, which makes the pain worse and creates more stress.

Chiropractic care relieves stress by interrupting that cycle, helping your body to heal and regain balance.

In the article below, we will discuss the common sources of stress and how chiropractic care can help you feel better.

Chiropractic Care for Natural Sinus Relief 

Do you suffer from sinus pain and pressure that leads to headaches?

If so, then you already know the impact it can have on the quality of your life.

Our sinuses are made up of eight spaces in the bones of our forehead, temples, and cheeks. When the spaces become inflamed, they fill with mucus. 

Chiropractic care is a fantastic practice that can reap many benefits for many people.

Most people know it for its benefits when it comes to back and neck pain.

While chiropractic care can work wonders for your back and neck pain, that is certainly not all it's capable of.

Chiropractic care can also help with your headaches, gastrointestinal issues, fertility issues, menstrual discomfort, or ear infections.

It can also help provide pain relief for chemotherapy and cancer patients and can aid in the prevention of joint dysfunction.

There are many other ailments that I'm sure you're also curious about.

One question that is asked a lot is if chiropractic care can cure your scoliosis.

The quick answer is yes and no. Chiropractic care won't cure your scoliosis, but it will help.

Let's take a deeper dive into this question to see how chiropractic care can benefit people with scoliosis.

In the age of Google and the internet, we have a wealth of information at our fingertips.

In just a matter of seconds, we can have any question answered that we can think of.

Who was the first emperor of Rome? The answer is right here.

Need to know Abraham Lincolns family tree for a school project? No problem.

Curious to know what the 40th digit of pi is? You can find out on this website.

Even with so much information readily available at our fingertips, not all of it is accurate.

Anyone with a little know-how can set up their own website and put information out into the world, no matter how accurate it is.

Because of this, in late 2016, Oxford Dictionaries selected “post-truth” as the word of the year.

They defined it as “relating to or denoting circumstances in which objective facts are less influential in shaping public opinion that appeals to emotion and personal belief.”

So basically, information doesn't have to be correct, as long as it plays on our emotions.

That can lead to false beliefs, which can be very dangerous.

You can Google anything you want, find an answer, and trust it without digging any deeper than the first result.

People do this a lot when they are sick, researching a political candidate, or writing research papers.

The world of chiropractic medicine is no different.

There is a lot of misinformation out there that leads people not to trust chiropractors, or to expect too much from them.

Since chiropractic care is still becoming widely accepted, many people choose to Google chiropractic care before they schedule their first visit.

Some information out there is useful, and other information is just plain false.

Below are 6 Myths about chiropractic care online that need to be debunked.

Although chiropractic care is useful for treating a variety of symptoms, most people visit to get their back pain taken care of.

Check out a related blog: Will my chiropractor prescribe medication?

So, chiropractors remain most well-known for their treatment of back pain.

And, for good reason, because it has been proven over and over again that back pain can be effectively treated and prevented with regular chiropractic care.

Every year, nearly 18 million people seek out chiropractic care to treat their back pain every day.

Chiropractic care is a team effort between you and your chiropractor. Knowing what to expect during your first chiropractic visit as well as ongoing treatment can help in the process. 

Your chiropractor will take care of you while you're in their office, but they will also give you instructions on what you should do on your own, such as diet and exercise.

There are many other things you should do, and other things you should avoid, while your chiropractor is treating your back pain.

In the article below, we go over a list of some of the things, when done right, can help expedite your recovery process.

If you watch the evening news or spend any time on the road, you know how common car accidents have become.

Vehicles of all shapes and sizes get into accidents for a variety of reasons, and no one ever thinks it is their fault. Check out this link about 5 ways to avoid a car accident injury in Florida.

The first step to staying safe on the road is to put down your phone, your makeup, your lunch, or whatever distraction you have in your car, and focus on the road.

Just being aware of your surroundings puts you ahead of the game.

The next best thing you can do is to be aware of the myths surrounding car accidents and to know when you hear something that isn't true.

This will help you avoid accidents, and it will help you cope with an accident after it's happened.

You will hear a lot of things that you should do before and after car accidents. Some of them are true, and some of them not so much.

Knowing the difference between reality and myth is critical.

In the article below, we will discuss six myths about car accidents that people still believe are true.

Even with the recent rise in popularity, very little is known about chiropractic treatments.

Do Chiropractors Prescribe Medication? 

If you are suffering from chronic pain, or were involved in a Car Accident, seeking the help of an experienced Chiropractor is important for your recovery. Now you may be wondering, if I see a chiropractor will he prescribe medication? 

We spend a lot of time sitting.

In our cars, at our desks, at the dinner table, and on our couch.

If you have a desk job, you're sitting for nearly eight hours every day, about 40 hours a week.

Then you get home, sit at the dinner table, and then finally collapse on the couch.

That's a lot of time spent sitting around.

And, it's becoming more and more evident that it's not very good for us.

It can cause or aid in the development of several diseases, including obesity and diabetes, and it can cause or exacerbate back pain.

The term given to this level of inactivity is "Disuse Syndrome."

In the article below, we'll take a look at the relationship between disuse syndrome and back pain.

Chiropractic Care for Sports Injuries 

Exercising and living an active lifestyle is essential for overall health, and for many people, it's important for mental health as well.

People of all ages engage in various sports-related activities throughout the year.

Whether it's a child paying t-ball for the first time, a teenager playing football on the high school team, or a middle-aged parent running in the morning and joining a golf league on the weekends, sports can be integrated into various areas of our lives. 

When we think of the things that could potentially threaten our lives, we rarely think of our desk chair.

However, according to many researchers, your desk chair is actually one of the biggest potential threats to your health.

Research has shown that you can reduce your chances of cancer, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and back pain, all with one very simple lifestyle change: sit less.

Okay, maybe it's not so simple.

Many people spend an enormous amount of time sitting at a desk all day.

According to the CDC, one in four adults in the United States sits for more than eight hours every day, and most of that is due to their job.

So what do you do if you have to sit at your desk for your job? You obviously can't just up and quit.

In the article below, we will go over some tips so you can improve your workspace and promote a healthier spine.

 Tips to Prevent a Car Accident 

Anytime we get behind the wheel of a vehicle, it's our responsibility to protect not only ourselves, but other motorists as well, by following traffic laws and doing what we can to prevent a car accident from happening. 

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We've all had back pain. If you've been on this earth long enough, all of us will experience that familiar nagging twinge at some point.

It's painful, uncomfortable, frustrating, and can be downright miserable, but it's become a part of life.

There are only a few things we can do when it happens.

Take medicine to ease the pain, visit a chiropractor, and wait.

A chiropractor is a fantastic resource to take advantage of when it comes to all kinds of back pain.

They will treat not only your back pain, but they'll treat your entire body.

But what can we do between trips to the chiropractor?

Is there anything we can do to keep back pain from occurring besides crossing our fingers and hoping for the best?

As it turns out, there is. Stretching and the correct exercises will go a long way to strengthen our back, ease our pain, and prevent injuries from reoccurring.

For more information about back pain, read the blog on things you should know about back pain.

Below is a list of stretches and exercises you can do at home to improve the overall health of your back.

If you ask 100 people if they think obesity can cause back pain, at least 90 of them are going to say yes.

And they'd be right, right?

It seems reasonable to suggest that obesity places undue stress on the pelvis, back, and spine, which would trigger the development of chronic back pain.

However, the association between the two has long been a point of contention between researchers.

You have one group of researchers who believe the cause-and-effect is clearly established.

The excess weight pushes the pelvis forward and thereby strains the lower back.

Then there's another group of researchers who believe that body mechanics alone is a far too simple explanation for a condition that varies significantly from one person to the next.

Even people of similar age, body type, and experience will see varying differences in their back pain or lack thereof.

In the article below, we will explain both groups stances, and find out of obesity and back pain are related, or if it's more complicated than that.

Does a Chiropractor help with my Car Accident Settlement? 

Were you recently involved in a Car Accident that wasn't your fault in Florida? If you're suffering from a car accident injury, you need to be seen by an experienced Chiropractor for pain relief treatment. 

Check out the article below to find out what you need to know for the smoothest settlement possible.

Having an appointment anywhere for the first time can always be nerve-racking.

Whether you're going to a new hairstylist, a new mechanic, a new dentist, or a new doctor, it can be a little unsettling just because you don't know what to expect.

The same is true for chiropractic care, especially if you've never gone before.

There are a lot of mixed feelings about chiropractic care, so it can be hard to form an opinion before your first visit.

Some people swear by it, while other people still think it's voodoo.

Rest assured, chiropractic care isn't voodoo, and chiropractors are real doctors.

A chiropractor can even serve as your general practitioner.

With that said, in the article below, we'll help put your mind at ease and go over a few things you should do before your first chiropractic appointment.

Table of Contents:

• Chiropractic Care and the Flu in the U.S.
• Chiropractic Care And The Flu Have A Long History
• Could a Flu this Severe Happen Again?
• Chiropractic Adjustments Increase Immune Cells
• Chiropractic Care Is About More Than Back Pain
• Schedule A Chiropractic Appointment Today

Chiropractic Care and the Flu in the U.S.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), between 5% and 20% of the U.S. population comes down with the flu each year.

Of those, as many as 200,000 people are hospitalized for their flu-related complications.

It's one of those things we can always be sure of.

The opposite of up is down, after day comes night, and every year there will be a flu season.

It's an unfortunate truth of our reality.

Luckily for most of us, it's not a big deal.

We suffer for a few days, but everything goes back to normal after that.

It's a different story for the very young and the very old where getting the flu can be devastating.

The flu shot does a good job protecting them for the could-be deadly-sickness if they get it on time every year.

However, for most of us, doing things like staying hydrated, taking probiotics, and getting extra vitamin C, iron, and vitamin D3 will get us out of the woods.

There is, however, a treatment no one thinks of when talking about the flu:

Chiropractic Care.

Chiropractic care treats more than just back pain, and can actually help you prevent and fight off the flu.

We'll discuss more below.

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Whether you're just learning about chiropractic care, or you visit your chiropractor 3 times a week, there are likely things you don't realize your chiropractor can treat.

Chiropractic care is excellent for back pain, but it's great for many other things as well.

Chiropractic care is based on the idea that given the opportunity and everything is functioning the way it should, the body can heal itself.

And, with the right adjustments, chiropractors can help your body heal and overcome several surprising conditions.

Many people are entirely unaware of just how much their chiropractor can do for them and how powerful the treatments can be.

In the article below, we'll talk about four surprising conditions that chiropractic care can treat..

They say sitting is the new smoking.

Research continues to show that spending a little less time in your office chair can reduce your chances of cancer, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and back pain.

There are two groups of people reading this right now; people sitting at a desk that might be on the verge of a panic attack, and people that work manual labor jobs laughing at the desk jockeys.

But, don't think you're in the clear just yet if you work a manual labor job.

The British Journal of Sports Medicine recently published a paper that took data from 17 previous studies and found what the authors called a "physical activity paradox."

So, while sitting at your desk for prolonged periods is bad for you, and exercise in leisure time has proven to be good for you, the "exercise" you get at work probably isn't good for you after all.

The study found that men in physically demanding jobs had an increased risk of 18% of early death compared to men who work jobs requiring little to no physical activity.

And, the link was only found in men who worked physical jobs, not women.

So what's the deal? Why is an exercise in leisure time good, but not when you're at work?

We'll do a deep dive into these questions below.

Are you sitting at a desk right now?

Chances are you just answered yes, and that you've been there for a while, or you still have a while to go before you can leave your desk.

And, there's also a chance you aren't completely comfortable.

Maybe your neck or shoulders are stiff. Maybe your back hurts.

No matter where you're feeling sore, it's most likely because you have to sit in that chair for too long.

You likely have no choice, and you have to sit in that chair for that long, and that's where proper posture comes in.

Good posture helps your muscles, bones, balance, internal organs, and it goes a long way in minimizing back pain.

Poor posture and a weak core are two of the biggest reasons for back pain.

Since you aren't likely able to ditch your desk, there are simple exercises and stretches you can do throughout the day to improve your posture and reduce your back pain.

We'll talk about six of them below.

Everyday Items To Relieve Back Pain Fast

These are some items everyone should have just laying around the house that can help provide relief to your back pain.

Chiropractic care is a natural, non-invasive, drug-free health care alternative that helps its patients find relief from a wide range of musculoskeletal issues.

Chiropractic care empowers your bodies natural ability to heal itself and function at an optimal level, so anyone can see benefits from chiropractic care.

Athletes, in particular, can see massive benefits from chiropractic treatments before and after practices and games.

MLB, along with the NFL, have recognized these benefits for years. Most teams employ their own sports chiropractor, so there is always one available.

Athletes from all over the world utilize chiropractic care, including athletes at the 2016 Olympic games.

Athletes are referred to chiropractors for a variety of reasons, including neck, low back, and extremity conditions.

Chiropractors help athletes achieve their goals by getting them back into play after injuries, or helping them increase strength and flexibility to prevent injuries from occurring.

Chiropractors have the tools and skills necessary to optimize the performance of an individual's musculoskeletal system along with their nervous system.

Their specialized training allows sports chiropractors to provide therapies that are geared towards maintaining strength and rebounding from injuries.

It's also extremely effective at reducing the number of injuries an athlete occurs all together, or at the very least, decreases the recovery time.

In the article below, we will discuss six reasons chiropractic care is important for athletes.

Life is nothing but an endless series of important decisions.

Our lives are shaped by even the tiniest choices we make, so it's important that we do our due diligence when making any kind of decision.

No matter how big or small the decision, anything from what you're having for lunch to who you choose to marry, the decision you make can shape your day, your year, or your life.

One of the major decisions you have to make a few times over the course of your life is who you're going to choose to be your doctor.

And, if you prefer a hands-on approach to healthcare that promotes healing without medications or surgery, chiropractic care is your best option.

Your chiropractor can serve as your primary doctor and is your partner in spine, muscle, joint, and over health.

There will be times when you depend on your chiropractor's knowledge and expertise to help you stay healthy or recover from an injury.

So, how do you make an informed decision when it comes to choosing your chiropractor?

In the article below, we will list some important factors you should keep in mind.

The Best Pillows For Neck Pain

How many times have you got up in the morning after a long nights sleep only to feel like you slept on a slab of concrete?

Your neck is stiff, and you can barely move.

Sometimes it goes away pretty quickly, other times the pain lasts the entire day.

You have a hard time moving your neck at all, and when you do move it, pain shoots throughout your entire body.

To make things worse, your neck pain can cause headaches, ranging from a dull annoyance to a full-blown migraine.

It can also be responsible for backaches, sciatica, arm and leg numbness, and usually leaves people feeling irritable and tired.

Most people will blame their mattress when they wake up with neck pain, but your mattress is rarely at fault when it comes to neck pain.

Article Table of Contents:

• Top 5 Pillows For Neck Pain
  1. Mediflow Waterbase Pillow for Neck Pain
  2. Shredded Memory Foam Pillow By Xtreme Comforts 
  3. Classic Brands Conforma Memory Foam Pilow
  4. Chiroflow Premium Water Pillow
  5. Shredded Memory Foam Pillow from Coop Home Goods 

When you wake up with neck pain, nine times out of ten, it's because you slept with the wrong pillow.

Sleeping with the right pillow is vital if you want to wake up without pain in your neck.

Below we will talk about five amazing pillows that will help you sleep tight, and wake up pain-free. 

8 Ways Your Body Benefits from Chiropractic Care

When most people think of chiropractic care, they think of spinal adjustments that will benefit your back and neck.

While chiropractic care is an excellent choice if you're experiencing back or neck pain, it can also do so much more for your overall health.

Chiropractic treatment can benefit you in ways that you'd never expect.

Most people visit their chiropractor for the first time because of back pain, but they keep returning even after that pain is gone because of the other amazing benefits.

In the article below, we will talk about eight of the most surprising benefits of chiropractic care.

Symptoms of Shock After a Car Accident 

Car Accidents can cause shock and other major trauma.

Anyone who has been involved in an accident, or knows someone who has, has probably heard horror stories of the aftermath that accidents can cause.

Victims of accidents have been known to go into a state of shock that may or may not be accompanied by other various symptoms or injuries. 

Article Table of Contents:

• Symptoms of Physical Shock after a Car Accident
• Symptoms of Emotional Shock 
• Common Injuries that can Lead to Shock
• Don't Delay Medical Attention After a Car Accident

To put it lightly, maintaining a healthy spine is important. In fact, one of the major things the spine does is protect the spinal cord.

The spinal cord forms a vital link between the brain and the rest of the body and is part of the central nervous system.

Along with your brain, the spinal cord controls bodily functions including movement and behavior.

If your spine did nothing else, this would be enough reason to take excellent care of it.

However, it also provides

Chiropractic Care for Arthritis

Many people who hear the word Arthritis think of an older adult, however, arthritis can affect people of all ages. 

Arthritis is inflammation of one or more joints. Arthritis is a collective term for very complex musculoskeletal disorders that include over 100 different diseases or conditions. 

Arthritis can affect various areas of the body and each type has a different cause. It is a group of conditions that involve damage to the joints and in some cases, it can also affect the soft tissue of the body. 

Many people who suffer from arthritis will experience the following:

• Discomfort
• Pain
• Stiffness
• Inflammation
• Swelling
• Decrease range of motion throughout 

Although arthritis is not a single disease, there are two main types of arthritis that can benefit from routine Chiropractic Care. 

Article Table of Contents:

• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Osteoarthritis
• How can Chiropractic Care Help with Arthritis? 

Chiropractic Care for Whiplash 

One of the most common injuries (that are not obvious after a car accident) is whiplash.

Back pain is normal.

Just about every person on the planet will experience back pain at least once in their life.

If you never experience back pain, you're one of the lucky ones.

Most of the time, the pain goes away just as quickly as it came.

Bad posture, poor lifting, or sudden impacts can all cause temporary back pain.

However, some back pain can linger around longer than most.

If this is the case, you probably have an underlying issue.

When this happens, it's in your best interest to see your chiropractor.

He can run some tests and do a physical exam to see what's going on in your back.

If you need assistance that he can provide, he will refer you to the relevant specialist.

One of the things your chiropractor is likely to find is a bulging disc.

Below, we will talk about what a bulging disc is, and what causes them.

Article Table of Contents:

• What's A Bulging Disc?
• Symptoms
• Causes
• Aging
• Traumatic Injury
• Obesity
• Genetics
• Sports and Physical Activities
• Treatment

Questions to Ask your Accident Doctor  

After being involved in a personal injury accident, your first priority should be to seek medical attention.

Even if you believe your injuries to be minor, the truth is you may be worse off than you think, and only a doctor will be able to assess the full extent of your injuries. 

Being seen by a doctor after an accident is not only a time for you to learn about your injuries, it's also critical documentation that you may need for any type of reimbursement compensation that you're looking to gain. 

You should count on your doctor to help you make a full recovery, and you should also make sure you're getting the most out of your doctor visits by asking the right questions.

Understanding the questions you need to be asking your doctor will ensure you get the information you need to make a full physical recovery, and also help successfully bring about a claim for compensation. 

Learn more about how Chiropractic care helps with personal injury claims.

Article Table of Contents:

• What are my Injuries? 
• Will my Injuries Lead to Future Problems? 
• What Caused my Injuries? 
• How Long will I be in Pain? 
• Can I Return to Work?

When you seek medical attention after being involved in a Personal Injury Accident, here are some important questions to ask your accident injury doctor. 

Sometimes it's obvious when we need to go to the doctor.

You've been involved in a car accident or other traumatic incident, you've had the flu for a few days, or you can't keep a fever down.

When those things happen, you go to the doctor. Those are obvious symptoms that require a doctor's attention.

Sometime's it's not so obvious.

Maybe you've had an aching pain in your abdomen that won't go away. It's not severe pain, but it could be a sign of something worse.

Or perhaps you've had a runny nose for as long as you can remember. Again, nothing extreme, but it could still be a sign of something worse.

With symptoms like that, it is far less obvious to know when you should visit the doctor.

The same thing applies to chiropractic care.

Everyone knows that if you have any back pain or neck pain, visiting the chiropractor is probably a good idea.

However, did you know that your chiropractor can treat far more than your aching back or neck?

There are more signs and symptoms that you should look out for that might be telling you to visit your chiropractor.

We will discuss the significant reasons below.

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Article Table of Contents:

1. Acute or chronic pain
2. Chronic headaches or migraines
3. Sitting for extended periods of time
4. Persistent neck pain
5. You're active
6. Low back pain
7. Limited mobility and flexibility
8. You need to increase cognitive function

In today's day and age, we want everything to be instant. We don't want to wait for anything.

The phones we carry around in our pockets are the main culprit.

Need to find a restaurant? Hop on TripAdvisor.

Need to settle an argument? A quick Google search will solve it.

Need fashion advice from your stylist friend? Hop on Facetime, and she can give you pointers immediately.

Need a ride? An Uber will be waiting for you.

We have fast food, and Uber eats, so we don't have to be bothered to cook or even leave our houses for food anymore.

We're spoiled, and even entitled when it comes to our time.

However, when it comes to health and healing, things haven't caught up with the times.

Although medicine has come a very long way, nothing is instant.

The magic pill hasn't been invented yet.

Things like back pain seem to last forever, and there's not an app on our phone to get rid of it.

Our best option is to go to the chiropractor. Getting an adjustment from our chiropractor is often the quickest, safest way to get relief from your back pain.

Three Reasons Your Lawyer Wants You to See a Chiropractor After a Car Accident

When you are involved in a car accident that was not your fault, you might just do a quick check to see if you're okay, or you might tell yourself you don't have time to seek medical attention.

Or perhaps you decide you need an attorney to help with your car accident claim, and you come to find out that your attorney wants you to see a chiropractor. 

You will probably be wondering, why would my lawyer want me to see a Chiropractor after a Car Accident? 

There are a few reasons why your experienced Car Accident Lawyer may suggest you seek chiropractic care after being involved in a motor vehicle accident that was not your fault. 

Let's take a look at the top three reasons!

Article Table of Contents:

1. Hidden Injuries
2. Strengthen your Claim 
3. Avoid Long Term Pain and Suffering

With the rise of the internet and Google, the answer to any question is at our fingertips.

With services like Amazon Alexa, we don't even have to type anymore.

We ask a question into thin air, and a machine gives us an answer. 

We have more information at our fingertips than every other generation had before us combined.

We carry around the entire collection of the worlds knowledge in our pockets.

Even with all this knowledge, there still seems to be confusion about chiropractic care.

Some people don't think it's legit.

Like it's just another new age alternative medicine that doesn't work.

Other people believe in it but aren't sure exactly what it is.

They think it's just getting your back popped.

It is that in a sense, but it's so much more.

Let's take a look at what chiropractic care is, and what it takes care of, the musculoskeletal system .

Article Table of Contents:

• What is the musculoskeletal system?
• Common musculoskeletal disorders
• What's a Chiropractor?
• How does a chiropractor manipulate your musculoskeletal system?
• Chiropractors and the musculoskeletal system

If you have ever been in a Car Accident then you probably know that they can be traumatizing, causing feelings of physical and emotional distress. Often times, soon after an accident occurs those involved will feel high on adrenaline, which can make it very easy to ignore symptoms of pain and injury. 

As a result, many people tend to leave an accident scene thinking they are fine, and maybe they even say as much to the responding officer.

Some people even wait several days before they realize they are in pain and need help. 

Article Table of Contents:

• The Importance of Seeing a Chiropractor after a Car Accident
• How a Chiropractor can Help Car Accident Victims
• Chiropractic Care for Car Accident Victims at Florida Spine and Injury

Were you injured in a Car Accident? Are you suffering from Back or Neck Pain? 

If you are suffering from an injury or pain condition you may have made the decision to visit a chiropractor for treatment and pain relief. 

Chiropractors specialize in treating accident victims and those who are suffering from back or neck injuries. Chiropractic care is an all natural form of healing.

By realigning the spine and putting it back into its normal position, chiropractors are able to promote healing without the need for invasive surgery or addictive pain medications. 

Medical Treatment after a Car Accident

If you were involved in a Car Accident in Florida, even if your accident was relatively minor, it is still a good idea to be seen by a medical professional to make sure that you have not suffered any injuries that could become more serious. 

There are many different injures from car accidents. It is not uncommon for serious injuries to take hours or even a few days to present symptoms so the sooner you are seen by a medical expert the sooner you can begin your treatment and recovery. Some people are not fully aware of how serious their injuries may be so it's always best to be properly diagnosed. 

Some people's main concern after being involved in a Car Accident is how their medical bills are going to be covered? 

What You Need to Know About Chiropractic Care

If Chiropractic Care is something unfamiliar to you, the idea of getting an "adjustment" or hearing the phrase "spinal decompression" is probably a little intimidating.

Most of the time, intimidation factors in from not knowing exactly what something is.

Well, look no further: here is your comprehensive guide introducing the world of chiropractic care.

Article Table of Contents:

• What is Chiropractic Care?
• Types of Chiropractic Adjustments and Treatments
• What Can Chiropractic Care Help With?
• What to expect on my first visit to a Chiropractor?

Chiropractic Care and Nerve Pain

If you have ever suffered from Nerve Pain, you understand how miserable it can be. And you're not alone. Over 20 million people in the United States deal with some type of peripheral nerve pain. 

Your nervous system is involved in just about everything you do, so it is no surprise how painful nerve pain (also called neuropathic pain) can be. It can also be quite chronic.

This means that there can be a wide range of symptoms to look for.

Why is this the case?

Article Table of Contents:

• The Types of Nerves
  1. Autonomic Nerves
  2. Motor Nerves
  3. Sensory Nerves
• Causes of Nerve Pain
• What is Chiropractic Care?
• Chiropractic Treatment for Neuropathy

Working Your Abs While Resting Your Back

As summer is dwindling and the Fall months approach and all those wonderful holidays, it is easier to let yourself go a little. Hey, we've all been there.

Unfortunately, you get to the other side of those holidays and have a little extra padding in the stomach area.

So what is the most common exercise for the abs? Basic sit-ups, right?

Have you ever sat up after your crunches and you feel more pain in your back than your stomach? That can be frustrating and likely to deter you from trying to exercise your abdominals again.

So what can you do about?

Thankfully, we have some effective and chiropractic-approved ab exercises that are safe and will not hurt your back.

Article Table of Contents:

• What is Chiropractic Care?
• Do chiropractors heal patients?
• Breaking Down Back Pain
• Why Chiropractic Consultation is Essential Before Engaging in Ab Exercises
• 6 Ab Exercises That Are Safe For The Lower Back
  1. Front Plank
  2. Stir the Pot
  3. Stomach Vacuum Exercise 
  4. Core Abdominals
  5. Towel Crunches That Protect The Lower Back
  6. Swiss Ball Crunches

Back Pain Facts 

The back is a complex structure of joints, ligaments, bones, and muscles. Unfortunately, it is all to common to sprain ligaments, irritate joints, strain muscles, and rupture discs, all of which will lead to back pain. 

While accidents, work injuries, or sports injuries can cause back pain, sometimes simple movements like picking up a light object off the ground, can have very painful results. Back pain can also be the result of a disease such as kidney infections, blood clots, or bone loss. 

We rely on the strength in our back to perform many physical tasks, even sedentary tasks such as sitting at a desk require our back muscles. 

Regardless of age, occupation, and ethnicity, nobody is insusceptible to the risks of back pain. 

The experienced Chiropractors at Florida Spine and Injury have come up with a list of 5 Facts about Back Pain that we think everyone should know. 

Although there are various types of personal injuries, the one thing that all personal injury claims have in common is that they are all accidents that occurred as a result of someone else's negligence.  

Keeping this in mind, not all personal injuries are the same, while some may require hospitalization, others can be treated most effectively with the help of an experienced Chiropractor. 

When you suffer from an injury that was caused by another's careless actions, filing a claim for compensation is your best chance at receiving all of the benefits that you deserve. Now it's important to keep in mind that the negligent person's insurance company will try to minimize your payout as much as possible, or even avoid it altogether. 

Now you may be wondering just where does a chiropractor fit into all of this?

Well at Florida Spine and Injury we are here to tell you how our Chiropractors help patients after they have been involved in a Personal Injury Accident.

Article Table of Contents:

• Thorough Injury Documentation
• We Work with Insurance Companies
• We Work with Personal Injury Attorneys
• Why Choose Florida Spine and Injury

"What is causing my back pain?" is probably one of the most common questions physicians get from their patients who are suffering from soreness, stabbing pains, or stiffness in their back. 

Some individuals know the exact cause of their suffering, while others can't seem to fathom why it is happening to them. 

Therefore, we are writing this blog to help individuals who are in pain. Not only do I think you deserve some insight into the many potential causes of back pain, I also want to help you avoid common risk factors that can lead to more severe or even chronic back pain. 

If you are already suffering, I will also touch on what doctor you need to go see immediately and why they are the best option when dealing with the spine and non-visible musculoskeletal injuries in general. 

Article Table of Contents:

• Potential Causes of Your Back Injury and Pain
• Risk Factors That Could Potentially Lead to Back Pain
• What Kind of Doctor Can Help Reduce Back Pain?

Whether you're out spending time with your family or trying to make the most of your work day, a headache can throw a wrench into your focus. We all know that feeling when you want to enjoy yourself or be productive, but instead, you have to deal with the exhausting and painful symptoms of a headache.

Tension headaches are the most common type of a headache, accounting for nearly 90% of all headaches, but that doesn’t make them any more bearable. It’s one of the most disabling conditions out there, and it’s one that many people feel they just have to “wait out.”

There are several different ways to relieve the pain of these annoyingly common headaches. In this article, you’ll find the best relief techniques for tension headaches so you can get back to your daily life happy, focused, and pain-free.

Article Table of Contents:

• What are tension headaches?
• What causes tension headaches?
• How long do tension headaches usually last?
• The 13 best relief techniques for tension headaches

If you have been to a chiropractor, you may have noticed that they offer Spinal Decompression Therapy, and you may be wondering what this is and how it helps. 

Spinal decompression is a nonsurgical option for treatment that is specifically designed for those who are suffering from mild to moderate back pain. 

Spinal Decompression Therapy is used to realign the spine and help to relieve pressure on pinched nerves that are causing chronic pain. The traction from spinal decompression therapy will increase the circulation to the damaged disc which allows it to begin the natural healing process. This may also reduce compression of nearby spinal nerve roots. 

This type of therapy is often prescribed by a Chiropractor when a patient is suffering from chronic back pain from damaged discs. 

Article Table of Contents:

• How to Perform Spinal Decompression Therapy
• Who can Receive Spinal Decompression Therapy
• What to do if you are Suffering from Chronic Back Pain

Over three million people are injured each year in motor vehicle accidents across the country, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

And if you've been in a car accident, you know how jarring and frightening it can be.

Car accidents can cause a variety of injuries that are both physical and emotional injuries. 

Although car accident injuries will vary from person to person and from one accident to the next, there are some relatively common ones.

From our experience treating car accident injury victims, we have compiled a list of injuries that we believe to be the most Common Car Accident Injuries.

Article Table of Contents:

• Head Injuries
• Back Injuries
• Neck Injuries
• Chest Injuries
• Cuts, Bruises, and Broken Bones
• What to do after a Car Accident Injury

One of the most common types of injuries that Chiropractors treat for patients is Soft Tissue Injuries. These types of injuries are so common because Soft Tissue is responsible for connecting, supporting, and surrounding the structure and functionality of the body, including our bone and organ structure.

Because of their involvement throughout the entire body, soft tissues can easily be exposed to injuries when a person is involved in an accident or over-exerts themselves.

Chiropractic Care is so effective at treating Soft Tissue Injuries because Chiropractors have been trained to treat conditions of the Musculoskeletal system, which includes Soft Tissue.

Chiropractic care is safe, an noninvasive treatment that works to heal the cause of the issue, not just mask the symptoms. Which means no medication for pain will be prescribed.

So how do Chiropractors treat Soft Tissue Injuries? Before we discuss the benefits of Chiropractic care for Soft Tissue Injuries, lets first discuss what exactly Soft Tissue and Soft Tissue Injuries are.

Article Table of Contents:

• What is Soft Tissue?
• Diagnosing a Soft Tissue Injury
• Symptoms of a Soft Tissue Injury
• How the Body Reacts to Soft-Tissue Injuries
  • Inflammatory Stage
  • Repair Stage
  • Remodeling Stage
• How Chiropractors Treat Soft Tissue Injuries

A study conducted at the UNC School of Medicine found that 80 percent of Americans suffer from back pain. This is an alarmingly high number of people.

The same study also claimed that “low back pain is the second most common cause of disability in the United States and a common reason for missing work.”

At that rate, you and your loved ones have a very high chance of being impacted by this chronic pain or injury, which will not only result in physical issues but also financial if you are required to miss work or spend an abundance of money on medical bills and treatment. 

Back pain is nondiscriminatory and can impact people of all ages, genders, races, and socioeconomic status. Nobody is above its reach, and living with a back condition can severely impact your quality of life. 

Most individuals will do anything they need to in order to relieve their symptoms, which means many people turn to surgery as their solution.  Learn about some exercises you can do to relieve back pain. 

Although this is the solution often recommended by medical doctors, it should never be the first choice, except for extenuating circumstances. 

Addiction can Happen to Anyone 

The opioid crisis is no laughing matter. Addiction is a real issue that needs to be addressed with loving hands.

Where do we begin to help those suffering? We have to look at the root problem. It appears most individuals are getting hooked on opioids from real medical issues.

Medications are being prescribed such as oxycodone to deal with pain, but in the process of healing people are gaining a new problem, addiction.

No one wants to be in pain but are drugs the right answer to the problem? No. Unfortunately, doctors have not taken into consideration the outcome of their actions. There are so many drug issues today that it is referred to as the opioid crisis.

When a patient visits a Chiropractor, it is usually because they are in pain and discomfort in their back or neck.

Many patients pain is being caused by an injury that they have suffered due to a car accident, or due to years of poor posture.

Thankfully, Chiropractors are experts when it comes to issues of the musculoskeletal system, and can use their training to determine what exactly is the cause of your pain and then develop a customized treatment program to correct the underlying issue.

However, in order to develop a treatment program that will be effective, Chiropractors must first arrive at an accurate diagnosis .

The diagnostic process that Chiropractors follow may slightly differ from doctor to doctor, but generally consists of three main phases:

Having a sedentary lifestyle can be a real pain, especially for your back.

Sitting all day in front of the computer won't give you the healthy lifestyle you want, despite being informational.

Over time, you'll feel pain in the areas on and around your back. The spine isn't built to take too much strain for long periods of time.

Whenever you're dealing with aches and pains on your back, it can sometimes stop you from doing simple tasks such as bending over to tie your shoes.

If the pain is still bearable enough that you can move around, you can start doing simple stretching procedures to help ease and even treat the pain.

See another blog from Florida Spine & Injury Chiropractors : Failed Back Surgery: The Dangers of Back Surgery.

In this post, our Florida Chiropractors cover 10 stretches you can perform in the comfort of your home to help with back pain.

Is There a Difference Between a Chiropractor and a Physical Therapist?

When we have musculoskeletal problems, some people are still in question if they should go to a Chiropractor or a Physical Therapist.

There are others who think that this two occupation are the same.

Before going to a Chiropractor or a Physical Therapist, you should learn about these two professions to fully understand what they can do to help with your current health condition.

So what are some similarities and differences between the two?

Why is Chiropractic Care good for Back Pain? 

This question may have crossed your mind before.

Chiropractic care has existed since the 1800s and mostly focus on the spinal manipulation when it comes to treatment. This part of the body is the bridge that carries nerves and signals to the brain.

So, if Chiropractors spend most of their time working on the spine, can they help other parts of your body?

The answer is absolutely.

Herniated and Bulging Discs are some of the most common causes of pain and discomfort in the back that Chiropractors see in their patients.

Backbone discs are sensitive because they are like spongy pads found between the particular bone fragments, the vertebrae, of the spinal column.

Generally known as intervertebral discs, each is a set, circular capsule about one inch in diameter and one-quarter inches thick.

Each intervertebral disc has a biscuit-shaped framework with a jelly-like middle known as the Nucleus Pulposus and an extremely strong external membrane known as the Annulus Fibrous.

As children, the spinal discs are fluid-filled sacs that start to solidify as part of the regular aging. By beginning adulthood, the blood supply stops and the soft inner material hardens.

By middle age, your discs are hard, almost like a piece of hard rubber. This is why adults are vulnerable to disc damage and Disc Degeneration.

Chiropractic Adjustment: Understanding That Popping Sound during the Procedure

When you are in pain, every day can be a struggle. Some people experience chronic pain as a part of their daily lives that is so debilitating they are unable to accomplish their daily tasks.

But what about those headaches, backaches, and neck pains that don't deter your daily activities, they just make them less enjoyable?

Chiropractic Care could be the answer in both situations.

A Chiropractor is a medical professional who offers diagnoses and cure for neuromuscular disorders. Typically, these professionals emphasize their procedure through either manual adjustment or the spine’s manipulation.

When thinking of the Chiropractor, your mind might jump to getting your back cracked...and then, 

Dealing with a Chiropractor for Throbbing Neck Pain: The Benefits of Choosing Chiropractic Care

There are many benefits to a hard days work.

You put food on the table, a steady income, and overall satisfaction of a job well done.

However, with pretty much any job there are side-effects to your hard work and those likely pop up in the form of neck and back pain.

It's common, but that doesn't mean you should ignore the pain or just "deal with it." So what is the best course of action to take?

Visiting a chiropractor is key to treating neck and back pain while avoiding expensive medicines and surgery.

When talking about a chiropractic clinic, finding the right one needs to be done.

Knowing and Understanding a Whiplash Injury

If you have been involved in a car accident and are now experiencing a pain in your neck or back this ache is probably being caused by Whiplash, and there's more to it than just some soreness whenever you try moving your neck.

Many individuals compare the services of chiropractors to physical therapists.

Back Pain: The Right Professional to Call for Help

You've undoubtedly handled a lot of stressors in life.

Those pressures can be accompanied by a lot of trouble, not only mentally and emotionally, but also physically.

When feeling pain, it is vital to call for help – the right help, that is.

Many are doubtful and confused as to where to find the right professional who can treat a throbbing back pain.

There are those who claim doctors are the way to go, while others swear by chiropractic treatment..

So which is the correct one to choose?

Article Table of Contents:

• Understanding Professional Differences
• Seeing a Chiropractor
  • The Procedure
  • Without Surgery
• Chiropractic Care for Back Pain
• Chiropractors use manual therapy techniques in treating back pain
  1. Mobilization
  2. Spinal manipulation
• The Treatment
• Finding the Right Chiropractor

Being in a car accident can be scary.

But always remember to keep as calm as possible.

If you have a serious or life-threatening injury at the accident site a medical professional may check on you right away or you will be taken to the emergency room. Other minor injuries may not need medical attention right away, but that does not mean you should forget about the collision entirely.

Always get a medical evaluation as soon as possible after a Car Accident, even if you do not believe you were injured.

What You Will Get With Chiropractic Care -- Top 10 Health Benefits

When you are in pain, it is natural to seek action and treatment to cure the ailment.

Cracking your joints is usually a common habit.

We usually crack our knuckles, fingers, toes, backs, and even our necks. Everyone does it for their own reasons.

Some would do it to relieve some pressure that we usually feel on our shoulders and neck, or maybe a reaction to stress.

But why do Chiropractors crack your joints and, more importantly, is it safe?

We'll share what Florida Spine & Injury has to say about the benefits, or maybe the risks, that you will have about cracking your neck.

It is best to learn if this habit is safe, or if it can be dangerous in the long run.

Article Table of Contents:

• Neck Cracking - "Neck Adjustment"
• Why Does it Make a Cracking or Popping Sound?
• The Benefits of Cracking Your Neck
• The Risk of Neck Cracking
• The Chiropractic Care: Neck Adjustment
• When to See A Chiropractor
• Why Do You Need to Seek Help From Chiropractors?