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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Mar 24, 2016 | Zed
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Mar 22, 2016 | Health Articles
Our bodies love the exhilaration of moving fast. Unfortunately, they are not as accepting of the sharp stops. These sharp stops can not only be painful today but can have a traumatic effect on your health long term.
If you have ever been in a car, roller coaster, or possibly simply fallen and came to a sudden stop, you may have experienced an injury that may have produced neck pain, back pain, or headaches.
The injury suffered is most often described as Whiplash.
What Is A Whiplash Injury?
A whiplash injury refers to a group of injuries that occur as a result of the sudden, violent whipping motion of the head in an accident. The whip can happen in any direction – back-forward, forward-back, side-side, or anything in between. Various injuries can result, including damage to the supporting muscles, ligaments and other connective tissues in the neck and upper back. A host of related symptoms can then kick off from these, many of which, to the untrained eye, can appear completely unconnected to the original trauma.
Whiplash injuries most often result in a sprain-strain of the neck. This sprain occurs when the muscles and ligaments that help support, protect, and restrict excessive movement of the vertebrae are strained or stretched beyond their normal limits. The joints in the back of the spine, called the facet joints, are covered by ligaments called facet capsules, seem to be particularly susceptible to whiplash injury. The nerve roots between the vertebrae may also be stretched and become inflamed. Spinal discs between the vertebrae, which are essentially ligaments, can also be torn, potentially causing a disc herniation or worse fractured or dislocated.
While whiplash may be the most common injury, it may not present itself immediately. These complex injuries can manifest in a wide variety of ways, including neck pain, headaches, fatigue, upper back and shoulder pain, cognitive changes, and low back pain.
Symptoms Of A Whiplash Injury
People who experience whiplash may develop one or more of the following symptoms, usually within the first few days after the injury:
- Neck pain and stiffness
- Headaches
- Pain in the shoulder or between the shoulder blades
- Low back pain
- Pain or numbness in the arm and/or hand
- Dizziness
- Difficulty concentrating or remembering
- Irritability, sleep disturbances, fatigue
It should be remembered that the effects of whiplash may take weeks or months to fully manifest, thus it cannot be assumed that no problems exist just because no symptoms are felt immediately following the accident. These symptoms should always be taken seriously no matter how insignificant they may, at first, appear due to the areas which are affected.
If you are not very careful, a whiplash injury may end up causing permanent damage when it is not noticed or its effect is underestimated. Around 50% of whiplash victims are still suffering the effects of their whiplash years later.
What the Research Says…
Nearly 1 out of 15 adult Americans suffers from the annoying and sometimes debilitating long-term effects of a whiplash injury, usually in the form of neck stiffness and pain. Fortunately, chiropractic offers a very high level of help regarding relief for whiplash. Here are the conclusions of 3 separate studies:
- In a study published in Injury, 93 percent of 28 patients showed significant improvements following chiropractic care. The protocol utilized included spinal manipulation, stretching, and ice therapy.
- Study results published in the Journal of Orthopedic Medicine showed similar findings. “Whiplash injuries are common. Chiropractic is the only proven effective treatment in chronic cases,” researchers said in their study conclusions.
- Finally, two separate studies published in the Journal of Manipulative Physiology and Therapy confirm chiropractic benefits. “For chronic spinal pain in general, when compared to traditional medical approaches, chiropractic has generally been shown to be more effective.”
Using Your Head
Whiplash is a common injury that can occur in our current lifestyles. Practicing safe driving and using properly adjusted headrest restraints and seatbelts can go a long way to preventing whiplash accidents. Also, wearing the proper headgear in sporting activities, particularly for those playing a sport like football or lacrosse, can also help to prevent injuries. But when painful blows to the cervical spine occur be smart and have a professional evaluation by a chiropractor who is a spinal specialist and specialize in sports physiology and rehabilitation.
Green Light To Recovery
Although prevention would be the best solution, if you are in an accident remember seeing a chiropractor immediately after a collision can speed your road to recovery. Chiropractic care utilizes manual manipulation of the spine to restore the normal movement and position of the spinal vertebrae. Manipulation involves the Chiropractor gently moving the involved joint into the direction in which it is restricted. It is by far the single-most effective treatment for minimizing the long-term impact of whiplash injuries, and may be coupled with massage therapy, trigger point therapy, exercise rehabilitation and other soft tissue rehabilitation modalities.
So, if you or a loved one have been in an accident or are suffering from a related injury, make an appointment as soon as you can. Remember that letting the chiropractor and his expert team know the specific details of the accident will aid in the speed of your recovery.
by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Mar 15, 2016 | Health Articles
As a migraine sufferer, you know the signs of an impending headache that will reach a debilitating limit to normal activities. These episodes can be so severe that you wish you could remain in a dark quiet room, but, unfortunately, your busy life will drive you to medicate with frequent high doses of pain relief medication...
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Mar 10, 2016 | Zed
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Mar 8, 2016 | Health Articles
Dwarf Bad Posture with Good Ergonomics
For most of us, the majority of our adult life is spent hard at work. Unfortunately, these long hard hours can be not only stressful but can deplete our normal health with illness and injury due to improper work areas and unsafe practices. But have no fear it does not take a fairy God Mother to design or redesign a workspace for safer and happier employees. Employees who will not put unnecessary stress on their bodies by holding a poor posture for a prolonged time creating most often back pain, neck pain, and headaches.
Top Tier Principles of Basic Ergonomics:
Ergonomics is the practice of designing or redesigning an area in which a person works to the specific needs and job requirements of that person. Over the last few decades, it has been applied by large corporations and businesses who wish to increase their bottom line simply by creating healthier and happier employees who are more productive as they are able to perform their tasks better and suffer less with illness and injury.
For an ergonomic workplace to be created, a proper assessment of the environment must, first of all, take place so that appropriate changes can be made on the basis of accepted ergonomic principles. Here are three top principles that are applied to a safe and healthy work environment.
- The stress of any lifting should be taken by the largest muscles to protect the smaller and more vulnerable ones.
- When working, the employee should be able to move comfortably between various correct postures so they do not over-stress one particular part of the body for an extended period. Muscles become fatigued when kept tense for too long, especially if that one posture is poor.
- Joints should move through no more than 50% of their range when performing activities, and preferably be kept in a neutral position. Joints that are overextended can become damaged and susceptible to repetitive stress/strain injuries.
Check List To Improve Your Work Station and Improve Your Performance:
- The height of the desk should be suited to your frame, and everything you need should be within easy reach.
- Your feet should be able to touch the floor, and the angle between your torso and thighs should be 90 to 110 degrees.
- Keep your body straight, head and neck upright, and keep your task directly in front of you. Don’t hunch or slouch.
- The top of your computer monitor should be at your eye level. Your head should be in a neutral position, otherwise, any leaning forward can cause pain in the neck and head.
- Your wrists should be straight when typing, and your shoulders and forearms parallel to the floor.
- Anything you read at your desk should be at the same level as though you were reading it on your monitor. Use a bookstand or a paper holder.
- Use a headset when talking on the telephone – certainly if you are doing so for long periods. Never use your shoulder to cradle the phone against your ear. This will lead to headaches and neck pain.
- Every 20 or 30 minutes, get up and stretch. It will help you re-energize and re-focus.
- Frequently stretch out your neck, arms, wrists, back, and legs while working. Try neck rotations, clenching and relaxing your hands into fists, dangle your arms, and shoulder shrugs.
- Don’t stare at one thing for too long. If your eyes do not frequently shift focus, they will become strained and tired. Take a few seconds to look at objects that are nearby to objects that are farther away.
Proper Use of a Mouse:
Use your arm and shoulder to move the mouse, not just your wrist. Hold the mouse loosely and keep your wrist straight and relaxed. The edge of your desk is not the best place to rest your wrist; instead, use a gel rest incorporated into the mouse mat. Take regular breaks during each hour to flex your wrists, and to move your arms and shoulders.
Check List for Safe Lifting:
When lifting anything off the floor, bend at the knees, not at the waist. Keep your head up, your neck and back straight, and use your leg muscles to power up to standing. Bending forward at the waist to lift brings your low-back muscles into it, and these can be easily pulled. Keep your elbows flexed and hold the object close into your body to further minimize back strain.
Mining For Diamonds – Your Health
Chiropractors specialize in the mechanics of the body and the impact of poor posture and repetitive activities has on your overall health. If you would like to know more on how to apply correct ergonomics into your workplace or environment, please contact our office today to schedule an appointment.
