“It’s only a soft tissue injury!” This is a common statement made by many when commenting about a strain or a sprain. In the mind of most people, there is minimal damage requiring minimal care. The reality is, this can be far from the truth! Soft tissue injuries can be painful and result in long… Read more »
Category: Auto Injury
“But There Was No Damage To My Car!”
You are stopped for a traffic light when without warning; you are rear-ended. The impact was not hard and there is minimal or no damage to either car because of the energy absorbing bumpers. Never the less, you begin experiencing a headache, neck, shoulder and back pain. The next day, the pains have worsened and… Read more »
Delayed Pain From An Auto Accident
With the rain recently in St Louis, many have experienced auto accidents. Thankfully, most only suffer damage to their vehicles. While many individuals do not initially report injuries, there are those who gradually develop symptoms in the following days. Once the adrenaline from the original shock wears off they begin to notice the areas that… Read more »
Auto Accidents: Disc Injuries & MRI’s
Correlating a single causative event to objectified bodily injury is one of the most important aspects of handling complex medical legal cases. There are many types of tests that can be used to assess patient’s injury but without causal correlation they have little value. The mechanism of injury, the patient’s history and the physical examination give… Read more »
The Right Treatment For Auto Injury: Whiplash
Auto accidents are a common hazard of living in a metro area. These collisions can cause injuries to the spine that can result in long-term pain. One study reported that 30% of individuals injured in rear-end impacts suffered from pain TWO YEARS after the crash! Another study at Bristol University, UK revealed, “43% of patients… Read more »
9 Things to do if you are in a car accident
With winter approaching, as many of us are aware, weather in St Louis can change rapidly. It can start out sunny and warm and by afternoon we have rain and thunderstorms. Unfortunately, with this weather change, rain and snow can bring the increased risk of being involved in a car accident. This not only causes… Read more »
7 + Tips For Driving On Snow Or Ice
Winter is just about upon us. Snow and ice, especially at night, can produce treacherous driving conditions. The best advice for driving in bad winter weather is don’t, if at all possible. If you can, wait until the DOT trucks have had time to plow and salt the road. If you absolutely have to drive,… Read more »
Whiplash Neck Injury: How Long Till I Feel Better?
The Affects of Whiplash Neck Injury Whiplash neck injury is a common occurrence in our society today. While whiplash is not a diagnostic term, it describes the generalized action that causes damage to various parts of the neck and upper back. The most common cause of this type of injury is usually a car accident…. Read more »
Whiplash and Permanent Ligament Damage
Whiplash injury can cause permanent ligament damage! Car accidents are a reality of life when you live in a metro area. Unfortunately, many times these accidents cause injury to the neck and upper back, commonly called a whiplash injury. These injuries can result in permanent damage to spinal structures. The most common structures that are… Read more »
Whiplash Injury Exercise: Wall W’s
[youtube]http://youtu.be/MaFGc_x8-Nc[/youtube] Many car accidents result in whiplash injury to the neck and upper back. Effective treatment consists of specific exercises to strengthen the damaged muscles. Wall W’s are an excellent exercise for stabilizing and strengthening the neck and upper back. As well as whiplash injury, many other conditions such as headaches, neck pain, shoulder issues… Read more »