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Car accidents are the leading cause of death among young people ages 15-29 and nearly 1.3 million people die in road crashes around the world each year. This means that there are, on average, 3,287 deaths a day from car crashes alone. That is a terrifying statistic if you ask me. What is even more concerning is that this is only talking about deaths. It is estimated that a further 20-50 million are injured or disabled every single year. This means that your chances of being in a car accident are extremely high throughout your entire life. Even if you aren’t driving, you are still at risk for one. As an example, I was in three before I was of a legal age to drive.

Car accidents can be severely disabling, both physically and mentally. You often hear of people who were in severe accidents being afraid to get back in a car or back behind the wheel. It isn’t hard to understand why, either, when you see some of the pictures of what was left of some of these cars. While we cannot help too much with the psychological aspect of the crash, here at DiBella Chiropractic we certainly will do all we can to help your body recover after an accident.

These accidents can absolutely ravage someone’s body depending on the severity of the impact. You never truly know the extent of the injuries until you are either seen by a doctor or you start to live with the difference. This may be an impact to your ability to work or continue a hobby that you love as well. While a hospital trip is going to be your best bet immediately, you may end up having to go through years of physical therapy and other treatments in order to get back to how you were, if that’s at all possible.

Here at DiBella Chiropractic, we understand just how devastating a car crash can be. We see it all the time and are dedicated to making sure that your transition through healing is as painless and quick as possible. If you have been in an accident, come into our office and see just how much we can help you through your journey. You have our promise that you won’t be turned away from healing. You never know until you try, so it’s more than worth it to come to DiBella Chiropractic!

Sports are rather dangerous when you think about it. Looking at American football, it isn’t hard to see why this may be the case. Not only do you have a bunch of guys tackling each other, there has been medical proof that the concussing that often occurs can not only have a physical effect on someone, but a mental and psychological one as well. Watch any soccer game and you will likely see someone rolling around on the ground because they were kicked, stepped on, or even just cramping up. There are hundreds of hours of footage online of severe sports injuries as well, ranging from broken legs to slashed necks.
While some of these injuries are easily treated, others can take a while to heal. Even if you didn’t catch the wrong side of an ice skate to the face, you may very well be in pain from something that happened while you were running or playing a game of basketball with some friends. It doesn’t have to be physically noticeable in order to be a sports injury either. Think of things like shin splints or torn muscles and you can understand just how dangerous playing sports can be. Now don’t get us wrong, we don’t want to discourage anyone from going out there and being active. However, we see all too often that people get hurt and don’t go to the doctor in time to have something properly cared for and rehabilitated in the right way. This is something we want to help to change.
Here at DiBella Chiropractic, we have seen first hand just how impactful a sports injury can be to someone, especially if they are active. The down time can really be upsetting for someone who leads an active life style. While going to your normal doctor or even a specialist is a great idea, you may want to consider coming into a chiropractor as well to see just how much of a difference it makes in your recovery.
If you have been hurt while playing a sport, make an appointment today for DiBella Chiropractic and you may just be surprised at how much better you feel after some chiropractic care. With non-invasive and drug free treatment, we can have you back up and running around like nothing happened in no time. Give it a shot and see just how much chiropractic care can affect your life!

This week I want to talk about diet. I don’t think anyone really likes that word, but it is something that is important for us to think about if we want to lead a healthy lifestyle. Now I will be the first to say that I do not eat as healthily as I should. I just had chicken nuggets for dinner, for goodness sake. However, there are a few things that I do always try to do in order to be as healthy as I can.

1. Fruits and Veggies. While I am not a huge fan of most vegetables, the ones that I do like I know how to prepare in many different ways. There are hundreds of ways to use certain veggies, especially broccoli and cauliflower. In fact, there are even ways that you can replace certain carb foods with cauliflower such as pizza crust. While it may seem odd, I think it is always worth a try. Fruits are also important to get a good amount of, but be careful. Too much can be an issue as well due to the natural sugar that most fruits have.
2. Carb Limits. This is one of my biggest problems. I love pasta and bread, especially if there is garlic on either. Carbs, however, do slow down your metabolism and are difficult to work off. This is one of the most important food groups to limit your intake of and make sure that you control your portions. This becomes increasingly true depending on what you put on the carbs. For example, if you like mac and cheese the way I do you need to be especially careful. Dairy can be difficult as well.
3. Sweets. We all know that we should limit our intake of sweet foods, but it can be so difficult. I am a personal fan of Oreos and they are often my downfall. However, I have to try and make sure that I don’t eat an entire sleeve in one sitting. Unfortunately I’ve done it and I know I’m not alone.

Here at DiBella Chiropractic, we are dedicated to making sure that you lead a healthy lifestyle in every aspect possible. This includes your diet. Come in today and we can talk about what you currently eat and hopefully draw up a plan of foods that will satisfy both your tastes and your health.

This week I want to talk to you about stretching. If you have been following our blog for a while, you know that we are huge fans of stretching and other low impact ways of keeping yourself healthy. Here are a few stretches that you can try when you first wake up or right before you go to bed.

1. Toe Touch. This is one of the most common stretches that you will find. Even if you can’t touch your toes, it is something that is more than worth trying. Sit with your legs flat against the bed and your back against the headboard so that your body forms a 90 degree angle. From there, lift up your arms so they are parallel to your legs. Now lean forward at the waist until you feel a slight tug in the backs of your thighs. Hold this position for about ten seconds and slowly go back until your back is against the headboard once again. You can change this one up by sliding your hands along your legs or even bending one leg to the side while you stretch the other and then switching. You may just find that before long you are actually able to touch your toes where you weren’t able before.
2. Leg Lifts. Leg lifts are simultaneously one of the easiest and one of the hardest stretches to do. Lay flat on the bed on your back and simply pick your legs up while keeping them straight. This sounds easy, but it can and will take a lot of strength. Hold this for five seconds before gently lowering your legs again. Eventually you will be able to hold them for an extended period of time. You can also try this while lying on your side and picking up one leg at a time and holding it. It will cause some aches, but the result will definitely be worth it.

Stretching is one of the best exercises you can have in your arsenal because almost anyone can do it in almost any location. While stretching shouldn’t be the only exercise you get, it is certainly a great place to start. Come into DiBella Chiropractic to see what other stretches you may be interested in doing and see if it helps reduce your pain levels in the process!