In the prior composing we created the foundation of the significance of tire pressures. Specifically, we demonstrated that a third of the vehicles on the street and additional only a third of those vehicles have an underinflated tire and a warning light, respectively. We also know a 20% decrease in pressure results in substandard performance, these are the factors we're… Read More
There's a lot of information about tires, far beyond the reviews and recommendations on a variety of websites. Here we'll talk about, from a post-collision perspective, car specifications, standard tire information, and how tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) work. We will then analyze how tire pressures relate to automotive collisions. Vehicle Specifications Vehicles offered in the United States have a… Read More
How do Airbags Function? Why do they deploy in some instances and not others? The module monitors various vehicle systems and contains a threshold for deployment; in simpler terms, this usually means the collision must meet specific settings to deploy an airbag. The idea is exactly the same while the system of every automobile brand is specifically different from the… Read More
In the prior writing we explored the criteria for vehicle integrity. In this writing we'll expand on conservation of momentum. You're encouraged to do so when you haven't read the previous article. Expanding on Conservation of Momentum Remember we previously said, "The momentum moving into a collision could be accounted for at the outcome" when we discussed the concept of… Read More
There are many factors that play a role in the dynamics of collisions. These include vehicle design and type, speeds, angles of approach, kinetic & potential energy, momentum, acceleration factor, friction... the list is quite long. There are a few constants in which we are curious. These constants are the building blocks of the planet and they make the world… Read More
Concussion, also known as mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), has been a poorly understood condition known to the majority of healthcare providers as difficult to objectify and manage. Historically, there has been no testing available to conclude an accurate diagnosis. In the absence of objective imaging findings of bleeding in the brain, a diagnosis of "mild traumatic brain injury" has… Read More
Previous study reported by SIB suggested that fluoroquinolone antibiotics can introduce a potential threat to tendon health in sportsmen and women. Chiropractor, Dr. Alexander Jimenez looks at more recent research on fluoroquinolones and explores the implications for clinicians. The development of antibiotics is without doubt among mankind's greatest scientific accomplishments, saving countless millions of lives since their introduction. However, notwithstanding… Read More
Thomas M Kosloff1*†, David Elton1†, Jiang Tao2†and Wade M Bannister2†CHIROPRACTIC & MANUAL THERAPIES Abstract Background: There is controversy surrounding the risk of manipulation, which is often used by chiropractors, with respect to its association with vertebrobasilar artery system (VBA) stroke. The objective of this study was to compare the associations between chiropractic care and VBA stroke with recent… Read More
 Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Chiropractic Care and Cervical Artery Dissection: No Evidence for Causation Disclosures can be found in Additional Information at the end of the article Background Case reports and case control studies have suggested an association between chiropractic neck manipulation and cervical artery dissection (CAD), but a causal relationship has not been established. We evaluated the evidence… Read More
Results Of A Population-Based Case-Control & Case-Crossover Study J. David Cassidy, DC, PhD, DrMedSc,*†‡ Eleanor Boyle, PhD,* Pierre Coˆte Ì, DC, PhD,*†‡§ Yaohua He, MD, PhD,* Sheilah Hogg-Johnson, PhD,†§ Frank L. Silver, MD, FRCPC, and Susan J. Bondy, PhD†SPINE Volume 33, Number 4S, pp S176 –S183 ©2008, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Neck pain is a common problem associated with… Read More
How to Become A Chiropractor A chiropractor is a doctor who specializes in musculoskeletal and nervous system problems. It is the belief of the chiropractic community that problems in these areas can cause adverse health issues, including lowered resistance to disease, illness, and injury. Chiropractors manipulate the spine to realign spinal joints in their patients. By doing so, patients are… Read More
New studies in neuroscience suggest chiropractic care affects much more than back and neck pain. Celeste McGovern investigates an emerging body of evidence that spinal manipulation also improves your brain. Imagine a convention that mixes cutting-edge natural health seminars with a surfer dude’s attitude, a revivalist’s enthusiasm and a good measure of live rock-‘n-roll. That’s the California Jam, which took… Read More
Many people have back pain so often that it starts to become a daily struggle. You don’t have to put up with pain every day. TIP! One interesting fact is that good chiropractic care can actually strengthen your immune system. Spine issues can cause problems with the nervous system, which is linked to the immune system. Many doctors work… Read More
 Abstract Objective The purpose of this article is to provide an update of a previously published evidence-based practice guideline on chiropractic management of low back pain. Methods This project updated and combined 3 previous guidelines. A systematic review of articles published between October 2009 through February 2014 was conducted to update the literature published since the previous Council on Chiropractic… Read More
Chiropractic received a boost from some major national sources in recent months. Here’s a recap. 1. American College of Physicians issues new guideline for low-back pain treatment The American College of Physicians (ACP) published a new low-back pain treatment guideline recommending first using non-invasive, non-drug treatments, including spinal manipulation, before resorting to drug therapies. The guideline was published Feb. 14,… Read More
(press release from acatoday.org) A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) adds to a growing body of recent research supporting the use of spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) as a first line treatment for acute low back pain, according to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). Chiropractic Study Reviewed The review examined randomized controlled trials, systematic… Read More
A cervicogenic headache begins in the cervical spine, or the neck. Sometimes these headaches mimic migraine headache symptoms. Initially, discomfort may start intermittently, spread to one side (unilateral) of the individual head, and become nearly continuous. Furthermore, pain can be exacerbated by neck movements or a particular neck place (eg, eyes centered on a pc monitor). Possible Causes of Cervicogenic… Read More
Manual manipulations and spinal adjustments have been demonstrated to be successful treatment alternatives for patient's with headaches. Chiropractic's capability to correct bio-mechanical dysfunctions can help eliminate common factors which may lead to head and neck pain. A majority of headaches are associated with neck pain and other cervical spine issues, best known as cervicogenic headaches. These headaches are musculo-skeletal in… Read More
Chiropractor Dr. Alexander Jimenez brings insights and explores the causes of cervicogenic dizziness in athletes, how to diagnose and effective treatment options. Dizziness is a very common complaint in clinical practice, affecting approximately 20-30% of the general population(1). It can manifest as faintness, unsteadiness, a perception of spinning, and disorientation(2). The mechanisms causing these symptoms are multiple, and can involve several… Read More