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Blue Light and Sleep: Is Your Quality of Rest Being Compromised? As our world continues to become increasingly connected to digital devices, the conversation about the effects of blue light is starting to pick up. Blue light is emitted by tablets, computers, cell phones, and natural sources such as the...
How many automobile crashes occur per year and how many involve injury? Overall, there were 6,756,000 crashes nationwide in 2019. Of the total, 1,916,000 resulted in injury. Whiplash is a very common injury occurring in automobile crashes. The statistics on just this one injury type are staggering. “In the...
When it comes to pinched nerves, there are multiple ways that a pinched nerve can occur. A nerve can become pinched as it is exiting the intervertebral foramen, which is the opening in the spine that allows the nerve to exit and go to its target tissue. These nerves can...
Each year, there are an estimated 6 million car accidents in the United States. Among these accidents, approximately 3 million individuals are injured. One of the most common auto accident injuries is a condition known as whiplash. If you have recently been diagnosed with whiplash after an accident, learn more...
This article is not meant as full guideline for dealing with the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Please visit the CDC website to stay informed on this pandemic. You can also visit the John Hopkins Coronavirus Rescource Center to see updated numbers of where the virus is spreading. The focus on this article...
According to the American Thyroid Association1, “12 percent of the U.S. population will develop a thyroid condition during their lifetime.” Among those who have a thyroid condition, approximately 60% are undiagnosed. Additionally, an increasing number of both men and women are now being diagnosed with hormonal imbalances. If you suspect...
The latest data1 shows that approximately 1-3% of the U.S. population experiences what is known as tennis elbow. Although its name suggests that it develops as a result of playing tennis, an individual does not have to play the sport to develop this painful condition. If you suspect (or have...
Time Magazine recently reported on a study which revealed that almost half of Americans are trying to lose weight. Despite so many individuals working toward the same goal, very few actually reach their ideal weight. Rather than trying the latest fad diet or weight loss product, it is crucial to...
How to Naturally Improve Back Pain and Herniated Discs The American Chiropractic Association reports that back pain costs Americans an estimated $50 billion in health care expenses per year, and results in 264 million lost days of work during the same period of time. Although many individuals still seek medication...
How Chiropractic Care Can Help in Pregnancy Chiropractic care during pregnancy has been proven to be both beneficial and safe. If you’ve considered prenatal chiropractic, learn more about the specific benefits. The latest data shows that an estimated 50% of pregnant women1 will experience back pain at some point in...
In the United States, there are an estimated 3 million diagnosed cases of sciatica each year. One of the most significant and common causes of disability and pain results from a condition known as sciatica. This condition causes pain along the sciatic nerve, which starts in the lower back. Health...
According to the latest figures, approximately 38 million people in the United States experience migraines1. Although some individuals use the term “migraine” and “headache” synonymously, there are major differences between these conditions. Migraines are so severe that they cause sufferers to miss work, experience a loss in productivity, restrict their...
PAIN/CHRONIC PAIN: Chronic pain is something that millions of people have to deal with on a daily basis. There is not a week that goes by that I do not have someone who comes in and is dealing with or has had chronic pain. That is just reality. In understanding...