Going Back to Sports After an ACL Injury

The ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is a major ligament that provides stability to the knee joint, but this tough band of tissue can tear or sprain, causing enormous knee pain and instability. An ACL injury is debilitating and traumatic, but unfortunately common among athletes who play sports that involve pivoting motions, most often in high-impact sports like…

Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Chiropractic Care?

Chiropractic treatment focuses on manipulating the musculoskeletal system to provide relief to injured patients. Workers who suffer an on-the-job injury often require medical care such as medication, surgery, and physical therapy. However, chiropractic treatment offers a holistic healing method that can let employees experience physical improvement after a work-related injury. Many people wonder if workers’…

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How Different Types of Fractures Are Treated

Most bone fractures are the result of high force impact and happen at the same time as other injuries. While some people call these “broken” bones, doctors rarely use this term, because it isn’t quite an accurate description. Fracture treatment depends on the type of injuries you’ve sustained, the fracture location, the patient’s age, general…