Bottom Line: Can Facebook help you be more healthy? The answer is yes… if you take the right steps to curate your feed, stay connected, and share positive stories. Why it Matters: Your experience on Facebook is entirely up to you. Who you follow can have a dramatic impact on your mental and physical well-being.…
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Bottom Line: Screech. Bam. Uh-oh… you’ve been involved in a car accident. Your day has been thrown upside down, and a million thoughts are racing through your head. If you don’t feel immediate pain, you may be tempted to think you don’t have a problem – but waiting too long to seek care has been…
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Bottom Line: It may surprise you to learn that shoulder injuries, like whiplash injuries, are some of the most common challenges people face after a car accident. If you’re driving and have your hands on the steering wheel at the time of an accident, the sudden forces created by the event can result in a…
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Bottom Line: Symptoms of whiplash include neck pain, back pain, headaches, dizziness, and confusion — none of these sound like a good time…And if you’ve been involved in a car accident, you may be wondering how long these symptoms are going to last.There’s good news! With a proper evaluation and early treatment, there’s a high…
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Bottom Line: Whiplash is an injury that occurs when your body is suddenly forced backward and forward. It’s the most common injury that happens during an automobile accident, and it’s one of the leading causes of chronic neck and back pain. While a fender bender may not seem like a big deal, new research has…
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Bottom Line: Ain’t no one got time for back pain! Proactively doing things today to help your spinal discs stay healthy in the future is a smart idea. Every day, your spinal discs absorb stress related to gravity, your posture, and your movement patterns. Over time, this stress can cause wear and tear to your…
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Bottom Line: No one wants to deal with back pain. Whether you’re living with pain today or looking to reduce your risk of injury in the future, you may be curious about how you can strengthen your spine. When it comes to strengthening spinal discs, it’s wise to start with the body’s core — the…
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Bottom Line: If you’ve had a spinal disc problem, you know how painful it can be. Every movement seems to hurt, and it can feel like you’ll never be back to your old self. That pain is the body’s way of signaling you to “Pay Attention Inside Now” — it’s a warning sign from your…
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Bottom Line: We all know spinal discs are important — but to understand why, the real question is… what are they made of? Simply put, your spinal discs are the little cushions that sit between the bones (vertebrae) in your spine. Each disc is made up of a tough, fibrous outer layer (annulus fibrosis) and…
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Bottom Line: Have you found yourself tired and drained at the end of each day? It may be easy to grab a second (or tenth?!) coffee or energy drink but boosting your energy level doesn’t mean you need to rely on caffeine. Creating smart, healthy habits each day can help increase your energy level, mental…
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