Whiplash is a common injury I see in my Santa Monica Chiropractic office.
Whiplash is a neck injury that often occurs during rear-end automobile collisions, as your head suddenly moves backward and then forward - much like the motion of someone cracking a whip. These extreme motions pull your neck muscles and ligaments beyond their normal range of motion. The end result can be micro-tears in your muscles and ligaments, and subluxations in your cervical and thoracic spine.
Symptoms of Whiplash range from:
-Neck and upper back pain.
-Headaches.
-Shoulder pain.
-Difficulty breathing.
-Muscle tenderness.
-Pain shooting from your neck into your arms/fingers.
-Neck and back stiffness.
-More!
At Bay Chiropractic in Santa Monica we offer a series of treatments to deal with Whiplash type injuries. Even though whiplash is often seen as a result of auto accidents, it often happens during contact sports such as football, basketball, snowboarding and surfing.
Whiplash symptoms can last for years if not treated. If you are having neck pain, headaches, or other symptoms relating to whiplash, call us to set up an appointment and begin your road to wellness.
Sincerely,
Dr. Eric - Your Santa Monica Chiropractor
2116 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 208
Santa Monica, CA 90403
310-993-8482
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Showing posts with label sport injuries. Show all posts
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Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Friday, November 5, 2010
What's in Pinapple's that can help with inflammation?
Pineapple's contain an enzyme called Bromelain. Here are some of the benefits of Bremelain:
Benefits: 1. Aids in reducing swelling.
2. Aids in recovering from athletic injuries.
3. May help with rheumatoid arthritis
Recommendations: The recommended intake of Bromelain is between 1,200 and 1,800 mg a day. Caution Bromelain should not be taken with Warfarin, Coumadine, asprin, Ginko, or high dosages of Vitamin E as it is also a blood thinner.
Bromelain is found in a great product from Germany called Wobenzym. Wobezym is one of the best researched nutritional supplents out there as it has been extensively tested and proven to work.
Wobenzym helps in tissue healing, and it aids in immune system function.
I carry only a few nutrition supplements in my office, and Wobenzym is one of them because of their solid research and excellent track record with my patients. If you are intersted in finding more about Wobenzym please call my office to set up a consultation.
Dr. Eric
310-993-8482
www.drericnepo.com
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Benefits: 1. Aids in reducing swelling.
2. Aids in recovering from athletic injuries.
3. May help with rheumatoid arthritis
Recommendations: The recommended intake of Bromelain is between 1,200 and 1,800 mg a day. Caution Bromelain should not be taken with Warfarin, Coumadine, asprin, Ginko, or high dosages of Vitamin E as it is also a blood thinner.
Bromelain is found in a great product from Germany called Wobenzym. Wobezym is one of the best researched nutritional supplents out there as it has been extensively tested and proven to work.
Wobenzym helps in tissue healing, and it aids in immune system function.
I carry only a few nutrition supplements in my office, and Wobenzym is one of them because of their solid research and excellent track record with my patients. If you are intersted in finding more about Wobenzym please call my office to set up a consultation.
Dr. Eric
310-993-8482
www.drericnepo.com
Visit us on Facebook
"your Santa Monica chiropractor"
Friday, April 30, 2010
Ice and Heat Therapy techniques
Ok folks, I often get asked about what are the proper ways to use ice and heat therapy, and when to used them. Below you will find the answers you've been looking for.
Cold Therapy
Cold therapy with ice is the best immediate treatment for acute injuries because it can reduce swelling and pain. Ice is a vasoconstrictor (causes the blood vessels to narrow) and it limits bleeding at the injury site. Apply ice to the affected area for 10 to 15 minutes at a time. Allow the skin temperature to return to normal before icing a second or third time. You can ice an acute injury several times a day. When applying ice, always have a cloth layer between the skin and the ice pack to prevent ice burns.
Cold therapy is also helpful in treating some overuse injuries or chronic pain in athletes. An athlete who has chronic knee pain that increases after running may want to ice the injured area after each run to reduce or prevent inflammation. Never ice a chronic injury before exercise.
The best way to ice an injury is with a high quality ice pack that conforms to the body part being iced. You can also get good results from a bag of frozen peas, ice massage with water frozen in a dixie cup (peel the cup down as the ice melts) or a basic bag of ice.
Heat Therapy
Heat is generally used for chronic injuries or injuries that have no inflammation. Sore, stiff, nagging muscle or joint pain is ideal for the use of heat therapy. Athletes with chronic pain or injuries may use heat therapy before exercise to increase the elasticity of joint connective tissues and to stimulate blood flow. Heat can also help relax tight or spasmed mucsles. Do not apply heat after exercise.
Because heat increases circulation and raises skin temperature you should not apply heat to acute injuries or injuries that show signs of inflammation. Safely apply heat to an injury 15 to 20 minutes at a time and use enough layers between your skin and the heating source to prevent burns. Moist heat is best so you could try using a hot wet towel. Specialty hot packs can be purchased or you may use a heating pad. Never leave heating pads on for more than 20 minutes at a time or while sleeping.
Because some injuries can be serious, you should see your doctor if your injury does not improve or gets worse within 48 hours
Have a good day!
Dr. Eric
www.drericnepo.com
310-993-8482
Cold Therapy
Cold therapy with ice is the best immediate treatment for acute injuries because it can reduce swelling and pain. Ice is a vasoconstrictor (causes the blood vessels to narrow) and it limits bleeding at the injury site. Apply ice to the affected area for 10 to 15 minutes at a time. Allow the skin temperature to return to normal before icing a second or third time. You can ice an acute injury several times a day. When applying ice, always have a cloth layer between the skin and the ice pack to prevent ice burns.
Cold therapy is also helpful in treating some overuse injuries or chronic pain in athletes. An athlete who has chronic knee pain that increases after running may want to ice the injured area after each run to reduce or prevent inflammation. Never ice a chronic injury before exercise.
The best way to ice an injury is with a high quality ice pack that conforms to the body part being iced. You can also get good results from a bag of frozen peas, ice massage with water frozen in a dixie cup (peel the cup down as the ice melts) or a basic bag of ice.
Heat Therapy
Heat is generally used for chronic injuries or injuries that have no inflammation. Sore, stiff, nagging muscle or joint pain is ideal for the use of heat therapy. Athletes with chronic pain or injuries may use heat therapy before exercise to increase the elasticity of joint connective tissues and to stimulate blood flow. Heat can also help relax tight or spasmed mucsles. Do not apply heat after exercise.
Because heat increases circulation and raises skin temperature you should not apply heat to acute injuries or injuries that show signs of inflammation. Safely apply heat to an injury 15 to 20 minutes at a time and use enough layers between your skin and the heating source to prevent burns. Moist heat is best so you could try using a hot wet towel. Specialty hot packs can be purchased or you may use a heating pad. Never leave heating pads on for more than 20 minutes at a time or while sleeping.
Because some injuries can be serious, you should see your doctor if your injury does not improve or gets worse within 48 hours
Have a good day!
Dr. Eric
www.drericnepo.com
310-993-8482
Monday, February 22, 2010
Vitamin A: a brief review
Here is some general information about Vitamin A:
Benefits: 1. PREVENTING NIGHT BLINDNESS- The retina contains large amounts of Vitamin A.
2. PREVENTING CATARACTS- There is solid evidence that a diet rich in carotinoids in particular beta carotene can prevent cataracts from developing.
3. PRESERVING EYESIGHT- Vitamin A helps prevent macular degeneration
4. AGING SKIN- All rapidly growing cells need plenty of Vitamin A including those of the skin. Vitamin A prevents the skin from being rough and scaley. Vitamin A may cut skin cancer by as much as 70 percent.
5. TREATING MEASELS AND RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS- Extra A has been proven to speed up the infections process and decrease the complications.
6. TREATING VIRAL INFECTIONS - a deficiency can make one more suspetible to a viral infection, and possibly when infected speed up the healing process
7. PREVENTING COMPLICATIONS FROM CANCER TREATMENT - Chemo therapy decreases the immune system large doses of Vit. A can raise it up again. However, it should be taken in the form of Beta Carotene.
8. BOOSTING IMMUNE CELLS - Large doses of Beta Carotene may increase the numbers of white blood cells
How it Works: Nutritionists strongly recommend getting Vitamin A through beta carotene. The reason is that too much Vitamin A can be toxic to the body. Beta carotene is converted into Vitamin A in the liver at the amounts the body needs and there is no known negative effect from too much beta carotene.
Sources: Beef liver and chicken liver are probably the best sources; other foods that Vit A is in are : American cheese, butter, cheddar cheese, chicken leg with the skin, eggs, vanilla ice creame, milk, salmon, sole, swiss cheese, swordfish, and yogurt.
Recommendations: The RDA is 4,000 to 5,000 IUs. However, there is no RDA for beta carotine, but 15 mg is typically recommended.
Look out for more blogs on vitamins coming soon!
Dr. Eric
Your Santa Monica Chiropractor
Benefits: 1. PREVENTING NIGHT BLINDNESS- The retina contains large amounts of Vitamin A.
2. PREVENTING CATARACTS- There is solid evidence that a diet rich in carotinoids in particular beta carotene can prevent cataracts from developing.
3. PRESERVING EYESIGHT- Vitamin A helps prevent macular degeneration
4. AGING SKIN- All rapidly growing cells need plenty of Vitamin A including those of the skin. Vitamin A prevents the skin from being rough and scaley. Vitamin A may cut skin cancer by as much as 70 percent.
5. TREATING MEASELS AND RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS- Extra A has been proven to speed up the infections process and decrease the complications.
6. TREATING VIRAL INFECTIONS - a deficiency can make one more suspetible to a viral infection, and possibly when infected speed up the healing process
7. PREVENTING COMPLICATIONS FROM CANCER TREATMENT - Chemo therapy decreases the immune system large doses of Vit. A can raise it up again. However, it should be taken in the form of Beta Carotene.
8. BOOSTING IMMUNE CELLS - Large doses of Beta Carotene may increase the numbers of white blood cells
How it Works: Nutritionists strongly recommend getting Vitamin A through beta carotene. The reason is that too much Vitamin A can be toxic to the body. Beta carotene is converted into Vitamin A in the liver at the amounts the body needs and there is no known negative effect from too much beta carotene.
Sources: Beef liver and chicken liver are probably the best sources; other foods that Vit A is in are : American cheese, butter, cheddar cheese, chicken leg with the skin, eggs, vanilla ice creame, milk, salmon, sole, swiss cheese, swordfish, and yogurt.
Recommendations: The RDA is 4,000 to 5,000 IUs. However, there is no RDA for beta carotine, but 15 mg is typically recommended.
Look out for more blogs on vitamins coming soon!
Dr. Eric
Your Santa Monica Chiropractor
Monday, February 1, 2010
Chiropractic and Professional sports
I just came across this video of one of my favorite 49ers and I thought it would be a good idea to share with you.
I hope you enjoy it.
Feel free to contact me with any quiropractic questions you may have.
Best,
Dr. Eric
Video link to Jerry Rice and Chiropractic Care
I hope you enjoy it.
Feel free to contact me with any quiropractic questions you may have.
Best,
Dr. Eric
Video link to Jerry Rice and Chiropractic Care
Monday, November 17, 2008
L.A. Marathon Date Pushed
Ok, so the new date for the L.A. Marathon is May 25th. This is good news for many of you who had some injury setbacks and were unable to meet the February race date. So, for those of you who were injury free, take it easy and maybe take advantage of the extra time to improve your pace by adding some speed workouts and/or hills.
For those of you who were injured, start slow. You have plenty of time to build up your strength and endurance.
The L.A.Roadrunners will be coming up with an updated training plan soon.
Good luck and see you at the finish line!
Dr. Eric
For those of you who were injured, start slow. You have plenty of time to build up your strength and endurance.
The L.A.Roadrunners will be coming up with an updated training plan soon.
Good luck and see you at the finish line!
Dr. Eric
Friday, October 17, 2008
Running Injuries Lecture
If you are interested, this Saturday (10/18) I will be giving a lecture to the L.A. Roadrunners on common running injuries, and stretching. The lecture will start around 9:45AM and will last approximately 30 minutes.
The lecture will be located at an Elementary School just south of the corner of Main Street and Abbot Kinney in Venice. (you can't miss it). I will be at the Gym. Feel free to stop by and bring a friend if you like.
Dr. Eric
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The lecture will be located at an Elementary School just south of the corner of Main Street and Abbot Kinney in Venice. (you can't miss it). I will be at the Gym. Feel free to stop by and bring a friend if you like.
Dr. Eric
Click here to view my website
Monday, September 15, 2008
L.A. Marathon 2009
Are you ready to train for the L.A. Marathon? If so, now is the time to start training. How about training with a group? There are many groups out there that you may pick from, such as the L.A. Roadrunners and L.A. Leggers among others. In 2006 I trained with the L.A. Roadrunners and completed my first marathon! i loved the experience and training. Whether you are experienced or not, they can help you achieve your goals and coach you into success!
You may check them out at: L.A.Roadrunners.
If you have any questions regarding training, running, sport injuries, custom orthotics (shoe inserts/ arch-supports) or anything else, feel free to call me or email me!
Best, Dr. Eric
You may check them out at: L.A.Roadrunners.
If you have any questions regarding training, running, sport injuries, custom orthotics (shoe inserts/ arch-supports) or anything else, feel free to call me or email me!
Best, Dr. Eric
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