by Todd Hartwig | Nov 15, 2012 | Auto Accidents
The average time for a whiplash-injured patient to achieve maximum improvement is 7 months and 1 week (see the journal Spine, 1994) . The healing process is often longer than many people anticipate following an auto wreck. If you are injured in a car accident,...
by Todd Hartwig | Sep 27, 2012 | Auto Accidents
As the temperature drops in autumn, the likelihood for adverse weather increases. This often means wet, snowy and/or icy roads. When you are driving be sure to leave more distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you. Also, slow down! If you are in an...
by Todd Hartwig | Aug 23, 2012 | Auto Accidents
Rear-end collisions are the most common type of auto accident. While the only way to prevent injury is to not be involved in a wreck, there are certain things you can do to limit the extent of injury suffered from an accident. What to do if you are about to be hit...
by Todd Hartwig | Aug 9, 2012 | Auto Accidents
People often refer to the head restraint in vehicles as a “head rest.” This is inaccurate. The head restraint is not meant to be used as a pillow to rest your head on when you are tired. Its purpose is to prevent excessive extension of your neck if you...
by Todd Hartwig | May 17, 2012 | Auto Accidents
The neck, back and shoulders are the body parts most often injured in car crashes. However, keep in mind that any part of your body may be injured. Your knees may slam against the dashboard. Your foot/ankle may get sprained or strained from hitting the brakes with...
by Todd Hartwig | May 3, 2012 | Auto Accidents
Dedicated doctors continue to further their skills and knowledge throughout their careers. For a chiropractic physician who treats primarily persons injured in automobile accidents there is no better training than that offered through the Spine Research Institute of...
