Blog - Dr. Martin Schmaltz

Auto Injury & PTSD
Auto Injury Can Lead To PTSD Injuries from auto accidents can be a common source of chronic pain as well as PTSD. Leading whiplash experts in a new study determined that the stress you experience after an accident may increase the risk of you developing long term chronic symptoms. In this study, the researchers selected… Read more »
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Preventing Overuse Injury In Child Athlete
Overuse injury is common among the child athlete. Unfortunately, 50% are preventable with the proper awareness and protocols. The following are some practical steps to take to help prevent overuse injuries. 1) Get an annual pre-participation physical. It is typical that most high schools and middle schools will require a physical, there are many summer… Read more »
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Overuse injury in the child athlete
Overuse injury is common with the child athlete. Dr. Martin Schmaltz, North County Chiropractor, presents 3 signs your child might be developing an overuse injury. More signs are presented as well as what you can do to start treating the overuse injury HERE.
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Chronic Back Pain
Hoping your back pain will go away! IT WON'T! Those who suffer back pain and do nothing, 12 months later, 75% will have pain or disability according to a study published in the British Medical Journal. Find out what you should do.
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Over Use Injury: Treatment & Prevention
Some people are prone to overuse injuries. Muscular or biomechanical imbalances around certain joints predispose certain individuals to injury. Body alignment issues, such as knock-knees, bowlegs, unequal leg lengths, and flat or high arched feet will also impact overuse injuries. Many people have weakened areas physically due to old injuries, incompletely rehabilitated injuries, or other anatomic factors.
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Chiropractic And Sports Performance
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