Monthly Archives: March, 2011
“But Doc, I Didn’t Do Anything!”
I can’t even count how many times a patient has walked into my practice with some kind of ache or pain and said, “But, Doc, I have no idea what happened, I didn’t do anything!” Really? What many patients don’t know, or don’t understand, is that it’s not always a case
Fender-benders: worry about your neck, not your bumper
Your head sits on top of your neck like an upright pendulum. When a car slams into your rear bumper your head extends forward, then immediately backward as your neck compensates for the sudden movement. In this split second, the ligaments and tendons in your neck can be torn instantaneously.
Car Seat Safety: Keeping Kids Safe?
Are you using the proper car seat for your child and is it correctly installed? And what about other factors such as vehicle type, seat location (front or back), etc.? Here are a few things to know about car seat safety so you can keep your children as safe as possible anytime you hit the [...]
