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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Oct 7, 2014 | Health Articles
Have you recently picked up a pen to write a note and found that your handwriting has become less legible and you had to concentrate more to perform the task? With our technological advances scientists are finding that we are losing our tactile skills and the speed in which we are able to complete tasks....
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Sep 9, 2014 | Health Articles
In today’s busy world we and others around us can easily be distracted. When we are distracted we have no present time consciousness and this can lead to accidents caused or experienced. The impact often involves a sharp or sudden jolt in which our body, neck and head are not prepared for. These distractions can also be the start of not only neck pain but the beginning of a degenerative process that may not manifest until years later.
In these types of accidents the most common injury suffered is often described as Whiplash. Car accidents are most frequently associated with causing whiplash injuries, however, this action can also be simply as a result of a fall.
Understanding Whiplash
A whiplash injury occurs when there is an abrupt backward or forward jerking motion of the head which causes an injury to the neck where the intervertebral joints (located between vertebrae), discs, ligaments, cervical muscles, and nerve roots may become damaged. These cervical spinal injuries most frequently result when a person is struck in such a way as to cause the jerking motion of the head and neck to occur. Whiplash is then characterized by a collection of symptoms that occur following damage to the neck.
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.
Statistics on Whiplash Injury
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 4 separate studies cited:
- In a study published in Injury, 93 percent of 28 patients showed significant improvements following Chiropractic care. The help 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.”
Use Your Head!
Whiplash is a common injury that can occur in our current lifestyles. Practicing safe driving and using properly adjusted headrest restraints and seat-belts can go a long way to preventing whiplash accidents. Also, wearing the proper head gear in sporting activities, particularly for those playing a violent sport like football, can also help to prevent injury. But when painful blows to the cervical spine occur be smart and have a professional evaluation by a spinal specialist – a Chiropractor. Studies confirm that Chiropractic can provide significant help and long-term healing results.
Please ask our expert chiropractic and rehabilitation team what recommendations they would advise to help restore health and function and how to keep your cervical spine in tip-top condition.
by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Aug 19, 2014 | Health Articles
The dog days of summer are here! At this time of year we should be in full swing and enjoying the benefits of the sun and outdoor activities. Unfortunately many of us are sitting on the sidelines or taking medication to play through the pain. One main culprit is neck pain and what is described as a “frozen shoulder”. If you or a loved one are sitting on the bench missing the fun due to this condition – read on!
What is a Frozen Shoulder?
A Frozen Shoulder or, Adhesive capsulitis, is a condition in which the shoulder cannot be moved normally due to pain and inflammation in the joint capsule of the shoulder. Limited range of motion not only occurs when the individual tries to move the shoulder, but even if shoulder movement is forced. The condition may arise due to no known cause other than lack of use of the shoulder joint.
What Causes A Frozen Shoulder?
A Frozen Shoulder is caused by inflammation, scarring or thickening that occurs within the capsule of the shoulder joint. The capsule of ligaments in the shoulder joint allows the bones in the shoulder to freely move within the joint and if this becomes inflamed, the bones in the shoulder may have difficulty moving or may not be able to move at all. In many cases, there is no known cause for the inflammation and the condition arises from lack of use of the shoulder joint, but some causes that can lead to the condition include diabetes, shoulder trauma or injury, shoulder surgery, tendonitis, bursitis, cervical disc disease, chronic inflammatory arthritis, hyperthyroidism or any type of surgery located in the chest or breast.
Symptoms
The primary symptoms of a frozen shoulder are pain, stiffness and limited shoulder mobility. In most cases, the condition begins with pain that prevents you from using your shoulder and moving your arm in a normal fashion. The pain may have some underlying cause or no cause at all. As you cease to move your arm because of the pain or if you keep it immobilized for too long (such as by putting it in a sling), the shoulder becomes stiff and eventually you cannot perform certain functions or movements. The main difference between frozen shoulder and other conditions that may cause pain, stiffness and limited mobility is that with frozen shoulder, the doctor cannot make the shoulder joint move even by manually moving it.
How is It Diagnosed?
The first step in diagnosing a frozen shoulder will include taking a complete medical history and physical examinations. Questions will be asked related to when the symptoms began, what activities caused the symptoms, and how limited the movement of the shoulder is. The shoulder will be examined and range of motion tests will be performed. The doctor will try to move the shoulder joint manually and if that cannot be done, a diagnosis of frozen shoulder is made. X-rays or an MRI may be ordered to determine if there is any noticeable cause of the immobility, but in most cases of frozen shoulder there are no specific findings, although shrinkage of the shoulder capsule or scar tissue may be apparent.
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Aug 12, 2014 | Health Articles
Very soon Chiropractic will be celebrating another birthday. For over a century of success Chiropractic has been helping people of all ages regain and retain their health. Chiropractic is now the health care of choice for millions of parents and their children throughout the world. We are proud to do our part as our community’s...
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by Dr. Brandon Chorney | Jul 17, 2014 | Health Articles
With today's hectic lifestyles our stress and pain overload is up and our time and resources are limited for solutions. For solutions many of us head to the internet to search for these solutions. Unfortunately there is too much information on the information highway which allows us to become paralyzed with confusion. Here are a...
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In today’s busy world we and others around us can easily be distracted. When we are distracted we have no present time consciousness and this can lead to accidents caused or experienced. The impact often involves a sharp or sudden jolt in which our body, neck and head are not prepared for. These distractions can also be the start of not only neck pain but the beginning of a degenerative process that may not manifest until years later.
The dog days of summer are here! At this time of year we should be in full swing and enjoying the benefits of the sun and outdoor activities. Unfortunately many of us are sitting on the sidelines or taking medication to play through the pain. One main culprit is neck pain and what is described as a “frozen shoulder”. If you or a loved one are sitting on the bench missing the fun due to this condition – read on!
