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General Chiropractic | Feb 9, 2021

What Is The Difference Between a Chiropractor and a Physical Therapist?

It is not uncommon for patients to see both physical therapists and chiropractors when they have suffered an injury or need to recover from surgery. Because both providers often treat similar conditions, many people do not understand if there is a difference. This can lead people to make the wrong…

General Chiropractic | Feb 2, 2021

How Long Does It Take Before Chiropractic Treatment Starts Working?

Chiropractic care is unique in that it is useful not only when you have a specific injury or symptom, but also as a general technique to maintain alignment and wellness throughout the body. While some symptoms may be immediately relieved during a chiropractic adjustment, continued care is usually recommended to…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Jan 18, 2021

What Is the Difference Between PET, MRI, and CT Scans?

Whether you’ve been injured in a car accident, a slip and fall, or simply woke up one morning in pain, the first step towards recovery will be understanding exactly what the root cause of your discomfort is. Modern technology allows for precise and extensive diagnostic imaging that has made it…

Sciatica | Jan 17, 2021

5 Ways to Get Relief from Sciatica

Whether you’ve experienced it or not, most people are familiar with the idea of sciatica- low back pain that radiates down through the buttocks into the leg, sometimes reaching the foot. For many people, the pain can be more than a mere discomfort and become excruciating and even debilitating. However,…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Jan 16, 2021

Watch Out for These 5 Delayed Injuries after a Car Accident

We drive by car accidents every day, but when you’re the one in the accident it is a much different experience. Even if you were in a small rear-end collision you can still experience an injury after a car accident. A general rule of thumb for car accident injuries is…

Neurology | Jan 15, 2021

Do Pinched Nerves Go Away on Their Own?

You know that feeling when you wake up in the middle of the night and your arm has “fallen asleep” from sleeping in a funny position? You may notice a tingling feeling in your arm or it might even feel numb. This is an example of a mild case of…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Dec 24, 2020

Will Back Pain Go Away on Its Own?

When you’ve been in a car accident you might not realize just how serious your injuries are at first. That’s because you are full of adrenaline and you might even be in shock after the stress and trauma of the accident. It is common to slowly notice back pain after…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Dec 17, 2020

What Do You Do About a Headache That Won’t Go Away?

Car accidents are stressful no matter how minor. When you’ve been in a car accident, a good rule of thumb is that if there is any damage to your car then there is likely damage to your body. Scrapes and bruises are obvious injuries that you can see and get…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Dec 10, 2020

Here’s What to Do After a Car Accident

The more cars there are on the road the higher your risk is of getting in a car accident. If you’ve been driving around Marietta and gotten stuck in traffic lately, you’ve likely seen a few car accidents pulled to the side of the road. A small scrape on the…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Dec 3, 2020

What Are the Symptoms of Whiplash?

Whiplash is a tricky car accident injury because its symptoms don’t always show up right away. If you were in a car accident where the force of the collision jostled your body around, especially your head and neck, then you may want to be proactive and see a doctor as…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Nov 24, 2020

What Doctor to See After a Car Accident

When you are experiencing back pain after a car accident, you want to make sure you find the best doctor to treat your injuries and help you heal. You might have received immediate medical attention at the scene with paramedics or even in the emergency room, but finding a doctor…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Nov 17, 2020

How to Find a Doctor After a Car Accident

Whether you have suffered a severe injury or don’t feel any symptoms yet, finding a doctor is one of the most important steps you can take after a car accident. Not only will early medical care help improve chances of recovery, but it can also be helpful to any insurance…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Nov 10, 2020

How Long Should I Go to Physical Therapy After a Car Accident?

After the trauma of a car accident, most people want to move on as quickly as they can. Not only do insurance claims and court proceedings take a long time, but injuries may serve as a reminder of the event. While it may seem easiest to stop treatment when your…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Nov 3, 2020

How Long After An Accident Can a Citation Be Issued?

In some cases, it might be clear immediately who was at fault for a car accident, but that is not always the case. In the chaos of the accident scene, that may not be determined or it just may not be considered important to issue a citation yet. But does…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Oct 22, 2020

What Does Whiplash Feel Like?

After a car accident, it is common to feel a variety of aches and pains over the course of days or even weeks following the incident. Even when no major injury is identified at the scene, general soreness or discomfort may be common, making it hard to identify more serious…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Oct 15, 2020

What Happens to Your Body in a Rear-End Collision?

One of the most common types of car accidents is what’s known as a rear-end collision, which occurs when your car is slow or still and is hit from behind by a second vehicle. These may happen when a driver is distracted or impaired, or when there is a sudden…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Oct 8, 2020

What Kind of Doctor Treats Sciatica?

If you have ever suffered from sciatica, you know that it is a different type of pain than normal leg and back pain. For many, the pain of sciatica can be excruciating and prevent them from participating in daily life. While mild pain may be managed at home, most people suffer…

Spine Care | Oct 1, 2020

What Happens if a Herniated Disc Goes Untreated?

When a fragment of the spinal canal becomes displaced and is no longer properly contained, this can be known as a herniated disc. While this most commonly occurs in the lower back, it can happen at any part of the spine, and the displaced disc will usually press on nerves…

General Chiropractic | Sep 21, 2020

What to Expect When Going to the Chiropractor for the First Time

Are you feeling nervous about your first trip to the chiropractor? If you have not yet experienced a natural, non-invasive type of medical treatment before then you might find yourself weary of what to expect. You may also have tried a variety of other medical treatments for a specific injury…

Accident Prevention, Accident Recovery | Sep 14, 2020

Chiropractic Fun Facts

Chiropractic care is steadily growing in popularity as more and more people learn about and experience its benefits. Through gentle, effective treatments, chiropractic can help improve your health, sleep habits, and immune system by providing relief to any sort of pain from back pain to headaches, correction to your spine…