How to Care for Whiplash After an Accident Whiplash is a common injury that can occur after a car accident, especially if the accident was a rear-end collision. Whiplash injury occurs when your head is suddenly and forcefully jerked forward or backward, causing your neck muscles and ligaments to stretch beyond their normal range of motion. Symptoms of whiplash include …
The term “Assisted Living” is thrown around casually in everyday conversation. It can have reference to a plethora of different products and services offered by many different care companies. The term is also frequently used to refer to a strange sort of prison for the elderly, but none of these things truly depict what assisted living really is.
Many people think back pain is just a natural part of aging. Well, this is true. However, there are times when back pain is a sign of something a bit more serious than just “feeling worn out”. When people begin nearing the age of 60, chronic back pain can be a sign that small cracks are forming in the vertebrae, …
There are several reasons why Idaho Falls physical therapy is beneficial to your health. For one, if you take the time to care for your body and get the therapy that it needs, you will feel good. Just as your car needs regular maintenance and tune-ups. Your body also needs to be given some self-care to keep it from breaking …
Do you experience frequent headaches and/or migraines? Does your jaw constantly pop when you talk or try to chew food? Do you suffer from constant ear and neck pain? If yes, you may have from TMJ syndrome. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the joint that connects your jaw to your skull. This joint is what allows you to open and …
With the advanced dental options we have available these days, there’s no need to skimp out on life due to rotting or missing teeth. From dental bridges to dental implants you can enjoy your life to the fullest no matter what state your teeth are in. Along with enhancing your appearance, both of these options are a very hygienic and …
As time goes on, more and more evidence is beginning to build that indicates the relationship between dental health and the overall health of the body. Recent studies are showing that good dental hygiene is linked with a lower risk of chronic illnesses, stroke being one of them. Researchers are discovering that the same bacteria in the mouth that is …
Tooth decay progresses down a predictable path, with certain factors determining its speed of progression. In this post, we’ll be going over the entire process from beginning to end, starting with: The Formation of Plaque Almost all tooth decay can be traced back to this factor. “Plaque” refers to that sticky, fuzzy substance that accumulates on your teeth during long …
Cancer is a word that strikes fear into most people. Brain cancer increases that fear exponentially. Cancer scares us but brain cancer terrifies us. In order to ease that fear a little, some knowledge of what it is and what to expect is needed. Also, the knowledge of what to do and the timeline to do it in will also …
Many people who snore, may also be suffering from sleep apnea. However, most people don’t want to see a specialist because they are scared they will be told they have to use a C-PAP machine for the rest of their life or have to have major surgery. With over 80% of obstructive sleep apnea cases left undiagnosed, what can you …