The answer to this question is not a simple one as many people tend to associate any type of neck pain with having whiplash. The first thing is to find out is whether or not you have whiplash. Is it Whiplash or a Pain in the Neck? Whiplash is defined as an injury to the…
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Chiropractic Care for Running Injuries
At my chiropractic office in Springfield, VA, we treat a wide range of running injuries. With more and more people taking up recreational running in the US, the number of running associated injuries have also increased. Commonly reported cases include: shin splints; patellofermoral pain syndromes; Achilles tendinitis; flat feet; and compartmental syndromes and stress fractures….
Is Going Barefoot Really a Prescription for Fewer Running-Related Injuries?
The latest in performance footwear isn’t on display at America’s elite university track programs. Nor will you find it on the pitch at professional soccer games. You won’t see it on the baseball diamond, basketball court or football field either. Why not? Because the most recent innovation in athletic shoes (at least among a small…
What is Active Release Techniques? – Chiropractor in Springfield, VA
One of the most common questions I get at my Chiropractic office in Springfield, VA is: What is Active Release Techniques and how can it help me. Today’s post is to give you a better understanding of what ART is and how it is one of the best treatments for muscle injuries, tendonitis, ligament sprains,…
Rocktape The Key To Healing Your Next Sports Injury
In my chiropractic office in Springfield, VA, we treat a large number of sports injuries. One of the newest ways we help speed up the healing process and improve an athletes performance is with a sports tape called Rocktape. Rocktape is a brand of kinesiotape that is soft, flexible, stretchable tape used to promote healing…