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Back Pain And Car Crashes

December 15, 2023

Back Pain And Car Crashes A recent article published that on December 12, three individuals were hospitalized following a three-vehicle collision in Christiansburg on Tuesday afternoon. The Montgomery County Fire-EMS Department responded to the crash at the intersection of Roanoke Street and Dunlap Drive. The accident resulted in significant damage to all three vehicles, with one overturning. First responders transported the injured parties to a...

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Back Pain And Slips And Falls

December 15, 2023

Back Pain And Slips And Falls A recent news article published a study that the CDC conducted a study revealing a surge in slip-and-fall accidents during winter due to adverse weather. Slip-and-fall injuries, particularly those causing back pain, can lead to financial compensation if property owners are found negligent in maintaining safe premises during winter. In Maryland, property owners have a duty to keep their premises safe. Liability depends...

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Neuropathic Pain Needs A Holistic Approach

November 30, 2023

Neuropathic Pain Needs A Holistic Approach Nerve pain is one of the most difficult kinds of acute and chronic pain to treat for a variety of reasons. Also known as neuropathic pain, nerve pain is typically a result of damage or dysfunction in the nervous system. This can be due to a variety of causes, including injuries, infections, systemic diseases like diabetes, or even treatments like chemotherapy. The diversity of potential causes adds to the...

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Why A Physical Therapy Shortage Is Imminent

November 30, 2023

Why A Physical Therapy Shortage Is Imminent Various industries experience labor shortages from time to time. Some of these shortages last longer than others and some are more consequential than others. When restaurants are in need of workers, a shortage can result in early closures and compromised service. When healthcare workers are in short supply, the health and well-being of the nation’s patients may be compromised. It seems that the...

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Fewer People Of Color Receive Back Pain Care

November 30, 2023

Fewer People Of Color Receive Back Pain Care According to the World Health Organization (WHO), lower back pain is the leading cause of disability globally. Yet, new research cited in the Journal of General Internal Medicine indicates that only one-third of American adults who suffer from this potentially debilitating condition seek chiropractic care to help manage – and even heal – their afflictions. Furthermore, researchers have determined that...

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Chiropractor Warns Against Front Sleeping

November 30, 2023

Chiropractor Warns Against Front Sleeping Nowadays, most adults spend a significant amount of time streaming content on a variety of online platforms. Especially if the platform features millions of individual contributors – like TikTok or YouTube – it can be difficult to discern whether the information provided in any given piece of content is factually correct. As a result, those who come across interesting claims may be left with more...

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Misconceptions About Car Accidents

October 25, 2023

Misconceptions About Car Accidents Accidents are an unfortunate reality of our roadways, and when they occur, there's often a whirlwind of information, suggestions, and opinions that surround the individuals involved. Whether you're a driver, a passenger, or even just an onlooker, there's a good chance you've heard some of these myths about car accidents. It's important to debunk myths about accidents so that you stay informed.  Misconception 1:...

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Physical Therapy For Back Pain

October 4, 2023

Physical Therapy For Back Pain Maryland Higher Education Commission is reviewing a physical therapy program proposal from Stevenson University. The proposal has been reviewed twice before, and both times the commission voted against it. This time, the commission is meeting to decide whether to approve the proposal despite objections from other universities. The University of Maryland Eastern Shore and the University of Maryland Baltimore have...

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Getting Chiropractic Care You Need

October 4, 2023

Getting Chiropractic Care You Need In recent news, there is the opening of a new chiropractic clinic at the 1st Helicopter Squadron at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. It discusses the benefits of having a chiropractic clinic embedded within the squadron. The clinic will provide care for squadron members suffering from pain as a result of their job duties. This is part of an Air Force-wide initiative to provide operational support teams to all active...

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Preparing For Physical Therapy

October 4, 2023

Preparing For Physical Therapy An Alexandria, VA news article discusses the economic value of physical therapy in the United States and discusses the findings of a new study by the American Physical Therapy Association. The study found that physical therapy can save the U.S. healthcare system millions of dollars annually. It also found that physical therapy can help Americans live better lives. Important points from the study are that physical...

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