What is Whiplash Whiplash is a term that describes injury to the neck that occurs as a result of a motor vehicle or car accident. The most common type of car accident is the rear impact, and most typically, the occupant in the vehicle that gets “rear-ended” (hit from behind) is at the greatest risk…
Low Back Pain & Chronic Disease Link? Chronic diseases have been in the news a lot lately with the debate about health care costs and reform. When you hear about chronic diseases, you most likely think about diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and obesity. But what about low back pain? Although many medical sources…
The Lack of Sleep & Health Problems? According to research released in 2003 by the National Sleep Foundation, the average adult is sleep-deprived. About 2/3 of about 1,000 respondents reported having trouble with a lack of sleep several times a week. “Some of the problems we face as a society–from road rage to obesity–can be…
Unhealthy Spine Typically Gives Warning Signs Chiropractic Adjustment A good chiropractic adjustment will help reposition the bone or vertebra into its normal place removing your pain and restoring your health. Dr. Steven Becker is located on the corner of Beverly Drive & Pico Blvd. and is affiliated with Cedars–Sinai Medical Center and has sub–specialties in…
Flexibility or Strength, Which Is More Important? In the field of sports medicine, there are generally two camps of thought: Doctors who think that a lack of flexibility is the cause of most injuries and doctors who think a lack of strength is the cause of most injuries. Those two groups of doctors influence athletic…