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• posted: Jul. 15, 2020

Oftentimes patients will come into our office with injuries sustained in an auto collision holdingthe claim number from the auto insurance company from the person that hit them (at faultparty). Read More

• posted: Feb. 25, 2020

DETAILED ACCOUNT OF AUTO ACCIDENT CAUSING WHIPLASHThe term "whiplash" was first used in 1928 to define an injury mechanism of suddenhyperextension followed by an immediate hyperflexion of the neck that Read More

• posted: Nov. 08, 2017

The stressful event of an auto accident can have a negative effect not only on your neck and back, but your mind. It's been reported that 55% of Whiplash patients Read More

• posted: Oct. 25, 2017

It's a very common perception that in order to suffer a concussion, one must actually be "knocked out" or lose consciousness for a time.  This is a misconception that many Read More

• posted: Jul. 10, 2017

Many times insurance companies will try to discredit a patient's pain symptoms  by saying the patient did not declare any injuries at the time of the accident. Scientific evidence however, Read More

• posted: Mar. 01, 2017

As many of you know, our practice has moved from our longstanding space on Alberta Street of 15 years.   We have happily  moved to the Cully neighborhood in Northeast Portland on Read More

• posted: Mar. 31, 2016

Insurance companies often times use "cookie cutter" time frames when estimating the healing time of all injuries including Whiplash after an Auto Accident. They typically say that most whiplash will heal in Read More

• posted: Mar. 02, 2016

Problems associated with sleep are quite common in people suffering from whiplash injuries. Studies have shown a rate as high as 69% in a group of patients who experienced whiplash Read More

• posted: Jan. 28, 2016

Obviously when one hurts their low back in an auto accident one of the symptoms is of course low back pain. However, there are potential serious conditions that cause lower Read More

• posted: Jan. 28, 2016

During any given auto accident is possible to injure any area of your spine. The neck just happens to be the most common. The most common Auto Accident is a Read More

• posted: Jan. 20, 2016

Problems with vision are a common complaint following a Whiplash injury post motor vehicle accident. Studies have shown that blurred vision was the most common complaint. Damage or injury to Read More

• posted: Dec. 15, 2015

If the dizziness is caused by nerve damage in the cervical spine, chiropractic manipulation might be helpful. In severe cases of disc damage etc. surgery may be in order, but surgery Read More

• posted: Aug. 19, 2015

Dizziness and vertigo are common symptoms following a motor vehicle accident in which you've injured your neck or have suffered whiplash. There are many possible sources of dizziness and vertigo: Mild Traumatic Brain Read More

• posted: Jul. 23, 2015

Yoga practice is excellent for your body and mind. It increases flexibility, range of motion, and blood flow. It brings inner peace and calm. Regular practice can help prevent injury. Read More

• posted: Apr. 02, 2015

Auto Accidents that cause whiplash or sprains/strains to any part of the spine are majorly due to Myofascial Trauma and Injury. Muscular strain in the cervical area can be extremely Read More

• posted: Mar. 19, 2015

Studies are strong that injuries of the spine sustained in an auto accident can lead to degeneration of the spine. There is a lot of evidence that suggests that trauma and Read More