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Car Accident Aftermath: Get Pain Relief from Whiplash

Posted on September 5, 2023 by Dr. Andrew Gessert • 0 Comments

Did you know the average driver will be in a car crash once every 18 years?

The odds are high that one of these accidents will result in whiplash or other bodily injury.

Even a minor fender bender can result in whiplash, and symptoms can linger, making day-to-day life difficult. Whiplash is a neck injury due to a rapid back-and-forth movement of the neck, like the cracking of a whip. According to the Mayo Clinic, “most people with whiplash get better within a few weeks by following a treatment plan that includes medication and exercise.”

Did you know your chiropractor in Ann Arbor can treat neck pain following a car accident?

Did you know he or she can also help with any documentation needed for a lawsuit following an accident?

Can a Change in Your Daily Habits Prevent a Bulging Disc?

Posted on September 7, 2022 by Dr. Andrew Gessert • 0 Comments

When we think of spraining ligaments or joints we usually think of the ankle or wrist. However, most neck and back pain is actually a sign of a sprain injury to one or more spinal discs. Whether this occurs from an injury or trauma, the result is weakness in the disc’s annular fibers, causing it…… Continue Reading

How to Find Relief from Whiplash Neck Pain

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Dr. Andrew Gessert • 0 Comments

Have you or someone you know been in a serious car accident? The average driver will be in a car crash once every 18 years, and though the risk of death is low, the odds are high that one of these accidents will result in whiplash or other bodily injury. Even a minor fender bender…… Continue Reading

How to Improve Spinal Health with Office Ergonomics

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Dr. Andrew Gessert • 0 Comments

Getting ready to return to your office after over a year of working from home? If you’re going back to your workstation, you know how nice it is to have a clean, organized space. Have you also considered how your workspace affects your posture and spinal health? If you sit at your desk for hours…… Continue Reading

Bad Posture or Something Deeper?

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Dr. Andrew Gessert • 0 Comments

Have you ever noticed how much your shoulders slump when you’re sitting at your desk? Do you find yourself hunched over your smartphone or laptop during the day? Poor posture affects so many of us, and a lot of us have given up on trying to correct the way we sit. But what if it…… Continue Reading

Been in a Recent Car Crash? Get Relief for Neck Pain

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Dr. Andrew Gessert • 0 Comments

Did you know the average driver will be in a car crash once every 18 years? Did you also know that even a minor fender bender can result in an injury, which can cause problems? Typically, the first course of action is treating your pain with painkillers and rest. Once you feel better, you may…… Continue Reading

Top Causes of Headaches

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Dr. Andrew Gessert • 0 Comments

Do you suffer from frequent headaches? Do you find yourself keeping spare pain relievers with you so you’ll always have relief? Headaches are very common with so many of us, and some people feel that a headache is a normal part of their day. Could neck pain and neck tension be an underlying cause of…… Continue Reading

Could Your Upper Back Pain Actually be a Neck Problem?

Posted on August 1, 2020 by Dr. Andrew Gessert • 0 Comments

With most of us working from home, it’s common for many newer folks who come to my practice to mention they are experiencing upper back pain. The upper back is the area from the base of the neck (top of the shoulders) down between the shoulder blades. It’s a sensitive area, and when it flares…… Continue Reading

Chiropractic Care: A Permanent Solution?

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Dr. Andrew Gessert • 0 Comments

Have you been searching for an answer to your back pain? Do you feel like you’ve tried everything to get pain relief from massages to exercise to medication? Many people suffering from neck or back pain understand the frustration of searching for the correct treatment. Many solutions offered by health-care providers are only temporary patches…… Continue Reading

Working from Home During the COVID-19 Era

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Dr. Andrew Gessert • 0 Comments

Many folks have been working from home over the past month and a half, and many of our favorite businesses have shut down. Gyms, restaurants, movie theatres, schools, and daycares are the places we frequent the most. Since we’re encouraged to leave our homes only for groceries and essential health services, most of us have…… Continue Reading

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