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truck accident injuries
Car Accidents & Injuries
Common Injuries after a Large Truck Accident
Every day millions of large trucks shuffle in and out of Florida transporting anything and everything. No matter the time of day, there will always be a large 18-wheeler on the road amongst dozens of other vehicles that look minuscule in comparison to these heavy duty vehicles. It should be no surprise that when these...
woman doing yoga to strengthen her spine
Pain Treatment
5 Exercises for a Healthy Spine
Back pain is something most everyone will experience at some point in their life. Spinal problems can begin as early as age 29 and for those who are active throughout their youth, back pain can become the norm. Whether you’re suffering from a spinal condition or recovering from an injury, some spine health exercises can...
massage therapy vs chiropractor
Chiropractic Therapy
Chiropractor vs. Massage Therapy: What’s the Difference?
When you’re suffering from neck pain or back pain, you may be self-treating with over-the-counter medicines like ibuprofen and cold packs to alleviate pain. But when the pain becomes too much, you might be wondering what else you can do to find needed pain relief. Two options include chiropractic care and massage therapy. While chiropractors...
dangerous type of car accident
Car Accidents & Injuries
What Type of Car Accident is the Most Dangerous?
It is rare for someone to anticipate an accident, but when you do, it’s very likely you’re not thinking about the type of car accident. The type of car accident you’re involved in can determine some of your likely injuries. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) performs crash tests on vehicles in order to...
florida winter traffic
Car Accidents & Injuries
Do Car Accidents Increase in Winter?
Winter is here. Although that doesn’t mean much in regards to Florida temperatures, it does mean an increase in traffic and auto accidents. Based on the 2015 statistics from Florida’s integrated report exchange system: From November to December, there was a 4.9% increase in car crashes The least amount of collisions were reported in June...
whiplash injury
Car Accidents & Injuries
22 Whiplash Statistics You Should Know
Whiplash injuries can create lifelong pain. In fact, recent whiplash statistics demonstrate that more than 50% of victims progress to some degree of chronic pain. Most people assume that whiplash injuries are caused by being hit from behind by another vehicle while in your car. However, there are several other ways you can incur a...
bike rider tailbone injury
Pain Treatment
Tailbone Injuries
When you’ve injured your tailbone, you know it. A coccyx injury results in discomfort and pain in the sacral spine or tailbone area, a condition called coccydynia. Tailbone injuries can result in a bruise, dislocation, or even a fracture of the coccyx. The pain may get worse when you sit down or stand up, or...
chiropractor examining a patient's thoracic spine
Pain Treatment
Injuries to the Thoracic Spine
The spinal column has different regions. In the mid-back is the thoracic spine which holds the rib cage and protects the heart and lungs. There are 12 vertebrae in the thoracic area of the spine, numbered T1 to T12. The joints in the thoracic spine are important to arm movement, bending over, bending sideways and...
man suffering pain from an injury to the cervical spine
Pain Treatment
The Impact of a Cervical Injury
The vertebrae in the spinal column are grouped into different sections and at the very top is the cervical spine. The vertebrae in the cervical spine are numbered C1 to C7 and work to support the weight of your head. The neck has the greatest range of motion. The first vertebra, C1, connects directly to...