by Dr Chris Wellwood NP-C, MSN, DC, MS | Oct 25, 2022 | Chiropractic, Neck Pain
Chiropractic Care Can Save You Money! Did you know that one and four women and one and six men have an episode of neck pain every year? Those ages 30 to 59 are among the highest risk group for neck pain. Old research suggests that indirect cost associated with neck...
by Dr Chris Wellwood NP-C, MSN, DC, MS | Jul 4, 2022 | Knee Pain, Neck Pain
Chiropractic Care & Whiplash The term whiplash was derived about 30 years ago. Whiplash is the term used to describe what a patient suffers after a side or rear auto accident. If treatment isn’t taken right away, 40% of whiplash patients are at risk for developing...
by Dr Chris Wellwood NP-C, MSN, DC, MS | May 31, 2022 | Back Pain, Chiropractic
Did you know that chiropractic care has been in use for about 100 years? It is used to treat musculoskeletal conditions outside of the traditional medical model. That includes medication, injections, and surgery. Chiropractic care is also more cost-effective and can...
by Dr Chris Wellwood NP-C, MSN, DC, MS | Mar 1, 2022 | Neck Pain
Is a Whiplash Cervical Collar Needed? After a car accident, if paramedics detect a neck injury, they will give the patient a cervical collar to immobilize the neck for transportation to the emergency room. Once there, a further exam will take place. A cervical collar...
by Dr Chris Wellwood NP-C, MSN, DC, MS | Jan 12, 2022 | Back Pain, Chiropractic
Spinal fusion and back surgeries are often seen as the last resort when dealing with back pain. If all other methods of care have failed, and that includes injections, chiropractic, physical therapy, pain killers and more, then the patient may well opt for spine...
