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Medical Care

Benefits of Massage Therapy

Massage therapy utilizes the manipulation of the muscles, tendons, and ligaments to promote health and wellness. Typically, massage is used as a complementary treatment and should not replace standard medical treatment. Research has shown that massage therapy is effective in treating: Low-back pain Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) Anxiety and stress Soft tissue injuries High …

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What Medical Provider to Use and When

Chiropractor Chiropractor care is a non-surgical treatment option to help reduce neck pain, lower back pain, headaches, sciatica, disc pain, sports injuries, and wrist pain. Chiropractors specialize in manual adjustment techniques to adjust your spine in order to correct spinal misalignments that cause pain and health issues. Spinal manipulation is used to restore mobility to …

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What is an Epidural Steroid Injection (ESI)?

After an auto accident, you should seek immediate medical attention; to receive proper care for injuries you may have sustained. After experiencing a traumatic event, the body releases pain-relieving hormones, causing a delay in feelings of pain; lasting anywhere from several hours to several weeks. If you are experiencing electric-like pain in the neck, back, …

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Medical Release Forms

After an accident, the at-fault driver’s insurance company may send you a packet containing several documents. You will need to fill out these documents prior to initiating an insurance settlement. Among these documents, you will find a medical release form. This form authorizes the at-fault driver’s insurance to access your medical history. The requested dates …

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Knee Injuries: ACL Tear

Your knee has four major ligaments making the complex structure of your joint: the ACL, PCL, MCL, and LCL. Your ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, connects your femur and shin bone (tibia). This ligament prevents your tibia from sliding too far forward. The ACL provides structure to your knee. In sports such as soccer, basketball, …

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Car Accidents & PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can stem from any traumatic event.  Although commonly associated with military service members, the majority of PTSD cases consist of auto accident survivors. Typically, physical injury is the primary concern after an auto accident, with no regard for the psychological injuries that may have occurred. However, both types of injury can …

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