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3 Ways A Chiropractor Can Help Prevent Surgery

Suffering from chronic pain or loss of mobility due to an injury? Whether you’ve been injured due to a fall, a car accident, or for any other reason, chiropractic care is a less-invasive alternative to surgery. If you’re experiencing neck or back pain and are considering surgery, here’s why you should consider a non-surgical treatment option like chiropractic care to improve your symptoms and mobility.

1. Treating Neck Pain

Many people turn to chiropractors to treat chronic neck pain. Often, this condition is linked to the health of your spine, since other regions of the neck, mid-back, and low-back can play a role in your pain, too. Your chiropractor will perform a thorough examination to diagnose the root cause of your neck pain and determine the best course of action to treat it.

Chiropractors may use a combination of manual therapy, spinal manipulation, and other techniques to create a treatment plan for your neck pain. Some of the different types of neck (cervical) conditions a chiropractor can treat include:

• Cervical intervertebral disc injuries (that don’t require surgery)
• Cervical sprain injuries
• Degenerative joint syndrome of the neck
• Facet joint sprain
• Whiplash

2. Preventing Spinal Degeneration

Spinal degeneration is a serious condition that’s not only painful, but can also reduce the structure and function of the spine over time. As people age, the spine naturally degenerates, resulting in bone spurs on the vertebra and reduced disc heights. It can also occur due to serious infections—including tumors—in the body.

Regular chiropractic care keeps the spine in proper alignment, preventing spinal degeneration. Your chiropractor will perform treatments that prevent prolonged compression of discs, helping the spine stay healthier for longer while improving blood flow to key areas.

3. Treating Back Injuries

Many people who experience chronic back pain—whether due to an accident or other injury—turn to chiropractors for non-invasive alternatives to surgery. Chiropractic care naturally reduces pain and inflammation, as well as prevents new injuries from occurring.

Your chiropractor will perform a comprehensive examination to determine the cause of your back pain. Then, she’ll develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses your symptoms. The following treatments—either on their own or in combination—may be recommended:

• Spinal adjustments
• Spinal decompression
• Regenerative medicine

Avoid Surgery with Chiropractic Care

If you’re suffering from neck or back pain, you don’t have to resort to surgery to relieve your symptoms. Chiropractic care provides natural, long-lasting relief from pain and discomfort, helping you avoid surgery while returning you to your original functionality. The chiropractors at Impact Medical Group of Sarasota are standing by to help. We’ll diagnose the source of your pain and develop a customized treatment plan, so you can get back to your normal life as quickly as possible. Call us today at (941) 222-1157 to schedule your free consultation!

How Can I Relieve Neck Pain After An Accident?

Car accidents can be a pain in the neck. Literally. If you are experiencing neck pain after an accident, Impact Medical Group of Port Richey shares recovery tips for this common injury area. The neck is the most mobile portion of the spine. It can bend, rotate, and has the unique ability to secure the head’s weight as it acts like a weighted pendulum. As cool as that sounds, it is also a classic recipe for disaster when it comes to head and neck injuries caused by accidents. So, how can you relieve dreaded neck pain after your accident?

The good news is that several treatment options improve neck function after a car accident. After coordinating your initial medical appointment to ensure care and insurance coverage, speak with the Impact Medical Group of Port Richey team. During the initial evaluation, our doctors will explore sources of injury like soft tissue aggravation, whiplash, disc damage, and other areas of the body to identify pain triggers.

After this full evaluation, a treatment plan will be created. Every treatment plan is curated to the patient’s experience and goals. Common treatments for neck pain may include:

Home Exercise:

Adding low-impact exercises like yoga, swimming and walking are great options for decreasing pain and improving range of motion. These movements have also been shown to decrease acute and chronic pain long term.

TENS unit:

This small device can make a significant impact. Usually purchased over the counter or from a medical provider, it sends small, painless electrical signals through the skin using an adhesive patch. These signals help block painful nerve firings and muscle spasms.

Physical Therapy:

Working with a professional physical therapy team can help improve neck pain. Therapists can design treatment plans that include stretching and strengthening the neck muscles and surrounding soft tissues.

If you are experiencing neck pain after an accident, let us help! Call Impact Medical of Port Richey at (727) 848-3377 to make an appointment today!

How Long Do IV Fluids Stay in Your Body?

Summer heat can be a pleasant reprieve from the cold winter weather but if you do overdo it, you may experience dehydration. A great way to counteract the effects of too much sun and not enough water is with IV fluids. Impact Medical Group of Clearwater shares the benefits of rehydrating with IV fluids and how long you can expect them to work for your body’s recovery.

Dehydration can happen when fluids in the body are lost quicker than they are received. A reduction of water can make it hard for the body to function properly. When this happens, symptoms like dry mouth, extreme thirst, dizziness, and dark urine can occur.

To combat this quickly, rehydrating treatments can make a huge difference. Rehydration is the intake of salts, fluids, and electrolytes by mouth or intravenous needle. When new fluids are introduced into the body through IV treatment, they can be extremely hydrating and valuable for health optimization. These fluids help nourish cells and deliver antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals to the bloodstream. When properly hydrated, any excess fluids will be passed by the body.

Generally, IV fluids will remain in the body for several hours after absorption. If the patient is well hydrated but hasn’t urinated recently, fluids may even pass more quickly. The vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients from the IV treatment can remain in the body for days, weeks, or even months. It all depends on what the body needs and what type of treatment was received.

Our dream team of Rejuvenation Therapy professionals offers personalized treatment plans that can optimize your health and restore balance to the body. Call Impact Medical Group of Clearwater today at (727) 292-0200 or visit us online to schedule an appointment.

4 Vehicle Safety Features That Can Help Prevent Serious Injuries

Technology is everywhere these days. Most find it impossible to go a single day without using technology! It allows us to make memories, stay in touch with loved ones and now, keep us safe on the road. Impact Medical Group of Brandon shares four vehicle safety features below that can help prevent serious injuries.

Fiddling with tech toys is not just for teenagers anymore. Each year, distracted driving causes injuries, accidents, and even deaths across the United States. However, auto manufacturers are jumping on the tech train by adding features that drive innovation but can also reduce accidents and injuries globally. Here are four key features to note:

1. Backup cameras

Sometimes labeled as a rearview video monitor, this system is designed to prevent crashes that occur when the driver is in reverse. This feature is especially important when cyclists and pedestrians may be nearby. When shifted into reverse, the car monitor will turn on and allow the driver to view behind the vehicle. This is now a mandatory safety feature for all new vehicles manufactured after May 2018.

2. Adaptive cruise control

Similarly, to the original cruise control, adaptive cruise control allows drivers to set their preferred travel speed. However, auto manufacturers have added the ability to use forward-mounted sensors that maintain a safe distance between surrounding vehicles by automatically speeding up or braking, if necessary. A helpful way to promote safer driving on those long road trips.

3. Lane departure warnings

This relatively new safety technology keeps track of the vehicle’s position inside the lane markings. If the vehicle begins to shift outside the lane, a light will appear in conjunction with a warning sound. This is great for distracted drivers and can also reduce the number of sideswipe accidents.

4. LED headlights

Dark winter days and nights require quality headlights. LED lights last longer, usually over 20 years. It actively converts most of the energy used directly into the light, creating a better quality. An LED headlight also draws less energy from the vehicle and will produce a purer light that improves fuel efficiency.

Have you suffered from a vehicle injury? Let our physical therapy team build a personalized program that can help alleviate any mental and physical pain. Call the Impact Medical Group of Brandon team today at (813) 522-8885 or visit us online to schedule an appointment.