One common type of headache experienced by many actually has its source in the neck; it is called cervicogenic headaches. Irritated joints, disc, muscles or ligaments in the mid to upper neck can referrer pain and cause the headache. In many cases, the cause is and injury, auto accidents being one of the most common…. Read more »
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What Happens If I Don’t Get My Whiplash Treated?
Whiplash is the common term people use for injuries to the neck after a car accident. The severity of the injury is determined by many different factors and is not always associated with the severity of pain. It is important to seek out qualified chiropractic care immediately after an accident to help identify the severity… Read more »
4 Things You Can Do For Plantar Fasciitis
The plantar fascia is a thick strong tissue, surrounding the muscles in the bottom of the foot. The fascia is attached on the bottom of the heel and stretches forward becoming broader and thinner and then divides into 5 small sections and attaches to the bones in the ball of the foot. One of the… Read more »
What Not To Do For Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of foot pain. The plantar fascia is a web like ligament that runs on the bottom of your foot, from the heel to the ball of your foot. Its purpose is to support the arch of the foot and to act as a shock absorber when pressure or weight… Read more »
Knee Pain Relief With Chiropractic
Knee pain is common as we grow older, our knees can start to show signs of wear and tear. Research has shown that there is an increasing number of middle – age people seeking knee-replacement surgery. While surgical techniques have improved, it is still a costly and invasive surgery. Fortunately, there is evidence that early… Read more »
Types of Joint Injuries
Joints are formed when 2 bones meet and are held together by tough fibrous tissues called ligaments which are overlaid by muscles. The ligaments provide the strength and stability while the muscles provide the movement. This complex structure allows for both support and motion. Injury to any of these tissues can cause pain and or… Read more »
2 Critical Reasons To Get Care After An Auto Injury
Many people who have been in a “minor” auto injury fail to understand two critical reasons they should seek care! After an auto accident, many times the focus is on the damage to our cars. We worry about when can I get it fixed or how am I going to get to work. While this… Read more »
Car Crash Headache Relief
Ninety percent of car crash patients suffer headaches! There are three or four typical causes of headache pain after an accident. 1. Cervicogenic Headaches – are the typically the most common. Cervicogenic means that it’s source is in the neck. These types of headaches are caused by irritation of the nerves located in the spinal… Read more »
Don’t Feel Old As You Get Older
It is a fact of life: we all get older. Unfortunately, we also begin to notice aches and pains in areas of our body that affect our quality of life. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could avoid feeling old as we age? Well, there is something that can help you keep that youthful spring… Read more »
Errors That Could Lower Auto Accident Settlement #1
The first error in medical records that could potentially affect an auto injury settlement is: Not correctly documenting the mechanism of injury. Or, not showing how the accident could have caused the injury. Hazelwood & North County chiropractor, Dr. Martin Schmaltz is a Certified Chiropractic Insurance Consultant and practicing chiropractic physician. In this video he… Read more »