Low back pain (LBP) is the most common complaint for which patients seek chiropractic care. X-rays are a common diagnostic tool that most healthcare providers use. Let’s take a look at the role of x-rays and how both medical practitioners and chiropractors use them. X-rays are a form of radiation. The beam focuses on a […]
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Whiplash—or “whiplash-associated disorders” (WAD)—is a relatively common injury usually linked to a motor vehicle collision (MVC). During the collision, the head whips forwards and backward (when rear-ended) or sideways (if T-boned). So, what is whiplash? The term “whiplash” encompasses the damage that occurs to the bony spine. In particular, the soft tissues, while the term
Last month, we addressed low back pain (LBP) in the younger patient (age 30-60). So, it only seems appropriate to continue the discussion for those over the age of 60. As previously mentioned, back pain does NOT discriminate when it comes to age. In fact, chiropractors see many children and teenagers with LBP as well
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