The Differences Between a Chiropractor and a Massage Therapist

Should I Go See A Chiropractor or Massage Therapist? 

Understanding the drastic differences between Chiropractic Care and Massage Therapy may help you determine what type of treatment you require recovering. Even though Chiropractors and Massage Therapists use hands-on treatment to help with patient recovery, their differences are significant. 

There are many different ailments that a chiropractor can treat. Here are 6 ailments you did not know a chiropractor could treat. 

Read More

Correcting Your Cervical Lordosis Can Prevent Whiplash and Neck Injuries

Unfortunately, many of us suffer injuries after being involved in a car accident or motor vehicle collision. Whether suffering minor or serious injuries both can be debilitating causing lasting health issues and future complications. 

The most common injury resulting from auto crashes are known as "Whiplash Injuries." The sudden force from an accident causes your head to jolt instantly in a  backward, forwards, or side to side motion.

Texting and driving remain on the rise causing more and more distracted drivers on the roadways. Despite our efforts to drive cautiously and defensively, there will always be motor vehicle collisions and dangerous drivers. In the event of a crash, being prepared and developing a plan is key to recovering healthy and quickly.

If you would like to learn more about whiplash, check out our blog post 4 Facts About Whiplash Injuries.      

Read More

What Happens To Your Body During a Car Accident?

What Happens To Your Body During a Car Accident?

From fatal collisions to fender benders, there is a significant amount of force involved when a vehicle hits.

Often people affected by crashes leave the incident without noticing any injuries or have difficulty recalling details.

This occurs for many reasons.

In this blog, we will discuss what chemicals are released in your body, and how they help protect and increase your survival rate during a car accident.

Related post: How to Best Support your Car Accident Claim? 

Table of contents:

• Understanding survival traits and human fight or flight physiology during and after a car accident
• Fight or flight
• Physical side effects from adrenaline during a car accident
• After-effects of adrenaline surge
• What is adrenaline?
• What are endorphins?
• The psychological model
• What Physical Injuries Can Occur?
• Visit an Arrowhead chiropractor after your accident
• Free chiropractic consultation

 

 

Understanding Survival Traits and Human Fight or Flight Physiology During and After a Car Accident

When you are driving or are a passenger in a car, the car and your body have kinetic energy.

When a sudden stop occurs, the energy from your movement is transferred to the brakes to help you stop quickly. In a sudden car crash, this kinetic energy is released and impacts the body, which can cause injury and pain.

Often times, people will feel an extreme sense of urgency take over their body giving them the ability to react quickly to danger.

Or after a collision, you might walk away pain-free claiming you haven't suffered any injuries.

Many patients report car accident injuries arising 2 to 3 days after the incident and often leave a crash reporting no injuries.

It's also common for people to describe a car crash in slow motion, know as slow motion perception.

 

Read More