Whiplash typically involves an injury to the neck. It can often include symptoms outside of the cervical region. That is why the term “whiplash-associated disorder” (WAD) may be a more appropriate description for the condition. WAD is most common in car accidents. Other forms of trauma, such as a slip and fall, can also result […]
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Neck pain is one of those conditions that virtually everyone has had at some point in time. The degree of how it can affect one’s life is highly variable—from minimal functional limitations to total disability. So where does neck pain come from and why are the “facet joints” so important? Vertebrae Anatomy The anatomy of
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The hip is unlike any other joint. It is a ball-and-socket joint that is made up of the femoral head (the “ball”) and the acetabulum (the “socket”). The hip is surrounded by some of the strongest muscles and ligaments in the body. The hips are affected by the feet and knees. For instance, fallen foot
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