Car accidents are more damaging than most people realize. You can walk away from a crash feeling okay, and then wake up three days later barely able to turn your head. This happens all the time. The problem is that most people don't get the right treatment — or they wait too long. Here's what to look for. 1. Neck Pain or Stiffness Whiplash is the most common injury we see after a car accident. The sudden jolt forces your neck beyond its normal range of motion, damaging the muscles, connective...

December Edition Summary: In this case study, heart rate variability (HRV) was measured before and after an individualized specific manual therapy treatment for a patient with chronic pain to assess autonomic nervous system response. Pre-treatment HRV values showed an RMSSD of 26.21 ms and SDNN of 38.75 ms, while post-treatment readings demonstrated notable increases to an RMSSD of 41.97 ms and SDNN of 48.55 ms. Low frequency power rose from 247.02 to 1039.19, with high frequency remaining...

Muscle Inhibition is Universal in Musculoskeletal Physical Therapy Introduction Muscle weakness is a common clinical presentation in...