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25/05/2021

By Dr. Arash Payrovan Uncategorized

Each Chiropractor Provides Whiplash Pain Relief

If you’ve been involved in a car accident or a sports injury involving the neck, it’s quite probable you have experienced whiplash. Whiplash occurs when there is a forceful back-and-forth motion of your neck. Although the most common cause is rear-end car accidents, it can also result from a fall, physical abuse, or sports accidents. If left untreated, muscles tighten, and you will end up with a loss of motion. The good news is a chiropractor can help with pain relief from your whiplash injury and help you regain motion.

Symptoms and Treatment at our Pain and Injury Clinic

Symptoms of whiplash can appear immediately, or it may be a few hours before they begin to manifest. The symptoms can be mild to severe and vary from person to person. Typically, you will experience neck pain, back pain, or pain in the shoulders which can also radiate into the hands and fingers. The pain can range from stiffness to a dull achy pain, sharp stabbing pain, or a pins and needles sensation.

Whiplash pain relief can sometimes be controlled simply with over-the-counter medication. However, when your injury is more severe, a chiropractor can provide therapeutic relief from your whiplash. Chiropractic care is more than spinal adjustment. Our team works together for your optimal wellness through various treatments in our office and recommended at home physical therapy. Your treatment could include any combination of the following:

Spinal adjustment
Hot/cold packs
Electrical stimulation
Massage
Stretching
Ultrasound
Traction
Home exercises

Visit our Whiplash Injury Clinic

Look no further for your whiplash pain relief. Our Dallas chiropractic teams specialize in various treatment methodologies to address your specific whiplash injury. If you have been injured, it’s crucial to begin care right away without delay. Most accidents are covered 100% through insurance, and we have flexible hours and four locations throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area to accommodate any schedule. Call today to schedule your appointment – (972) 232-2227.

By Dr. Arash Payrovan Sporting, Sports Therapy

Dak Prescott Injury & Rehabilitation Process Explained by a Sports Injury Specialist

Dak's Injury & Road to Recovery

The Dallas Cowboy’s star Quarterback, Dak Prescott injury, sustained a gruesome, season-ending injury to his ankle during the third quarter of this past weekends’ matchup against the New York Giants.

It was announced that Prescott underwent surgery, to repair a compound fracture and dislocation of his ankle. This was very likely a season-ending injury for Dak, as it takes time for this injury to heal, on top of the fact that he will have to go through rehabilitation in order to get to 100%.

It was officially reported by multiple news outlets that Dak Prescott sustained a compound fracture and dislocation of his right ankle in Sunday’s game against the Giants. This means that the bone itself broke, as well as breaking through the skin. Additionally, the bone was moved off to the side or – dislocated (this is a very simple explanation of a complex injury). This got me thinking a lot about these types of injuries in general, and what the recovery and rehabilitation process involves. So, let’s talk about what to expect with a Musculo-Skeletal injury.

In layman's terms muscle bone problems, are generally treated by several options (which option, is dependent on the severity of the injury at the beginning).

His doctors may have him on a medication regimen at this time and will consider starting him off with light therapies roughly around four to six weeks in duration. After that they will start increasing the resistance and working on increasing range of motion (ROM) of his leg and ankle. Once they have increased stability in his ankle and leg, as well as improved on his overall ROM, they will likely end up focusing on strength exercises & therapies. After strength has developed and increased, typically the attention should be on incorporating functional motions, such as actions and movements performed in a football game.

The Road to Recovery: There are no Skipping Steps!

In Dak’s case, he suffered a pretty severe injury, and while injuries might not be as severe, the steps to recovery are still the same. It can be a tedious & time-consuming process; however, it is imperative to work hard and focus on each part of recovery. There are no skipping steps, there is no “next before you finish the previous step”.

You should find a rehabilitation provider who is going to know the correct steps and know when to transition into the next step. This is very important in order to have the right pace of progress, because if a doctor believes you are progressing faster than what you are you could hurt yourself and get worse.

chest injuries from car accident leads to spinal pain

07/09/2021

By Dr. Arash Payrovan Back Pain, Car Accident, Chiropractic accident and injury clinic, car accident injuries, pain relief, soft tissue injury

Chest Injuries from a Car Accident Can be Related to Spinal Trauma

Common chest injuries from a car accident are soreness, pain, and bruising, typically from a seatbelt. However, the chest pain some experience are the result of severe injury, like fractured ribs, require different treatment.

The rib cage is a part of the musculoskeletal system. It connects to the spine. Our accident and injury clinic in Plano is a sensible choice to ensure your spine is properly aligned, relieving muscle tension that may be causing your symptoms.

Symptoms of Upper Back and Chest Pain

If a spinal column is misaligned, it could create a variety of symptoms that radiate around to the chest. Some of these symptoms include:

A sharp, almost shock-like pain
Dull achiness that felt in the chest, upper back, or even the shoulder
Noticeable pain when trying to take a breath
Tingling feeling in the chest
Rib pain
Stiffness
Fullness or pressure feeling in the chest

Treatment With Chiropractic

Chiropractic care involves more than just “cracking bones.” In fact, we don’t crack bones at all. However, what we do is adjust joints. Adjusting joints into proper alignment allows the patient’s body can function as designed. Our skilled chiropractors have decades of experience treating chest injuries related to car accidents. Many of these injuries are found to coincide with issues related to the spinal cord. Through a series of treatments (that may include gentle manipulations, ultrasound, hot/cold modalities, electrical stimulation, or traction) it is possible to get relief from your chest injury. Not all chest injuries (or bodies) are the same. After an initial evaluation at our accident and injury clinic in Plano, we’ll provide you with a diagnosis and a treatment plan specially designed to relieve your pain and discomfort.

Get Help With IRC Physical Therapy and Chiropractic

Chest injuries from a car accident could reveal a more serious problem. Don’t take your chances with an inexperienced chiropractic clinic. Contact your trusted accident and injury clinic in Plano today. Additionally, for your convenience, we have locations in Frisco, Richardson, and Dallas. Click here to schedule your appointment now, or call us at (972) 232-2227.

IRC Clinic - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Plano Chiropractor

11/04/2016

By Dr. Arash Payrovan Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Chiropractic, Fibromyalgia, Personal Injury, Wrist Pain

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Prevention

People who spend a lot of time performing activities that require a high level of force, repetition, or use vibrating tools are at risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Other activities such as driving, playing musical instruments, knitting, using a sander, screw drivers, air wrenches, waitress work, or assembling small parts are also associated with increased CTS risk. The good news: there are ways we can reduce the risk of developing CTS. Some of these include the following:

Stay Healthy: There are many conditions that contribute to the onset and/or make CTS worse. Exercise, maintain a healthy weight (Body Mass Index – BMI – of 25 or less), stop smoking (or better yet, never start), take your thyroid medication (if indicated), keep your blood sugar normal (obesity leads to diabetes which often worsens CTS), and do your carpal tunnel exercises multiple times a day.
Ergonomics: Use “ergonomic” principles when arranging your workstation such as sitting properly at your home and work computers. The placement of your desk, the computer monitor, the keyboard (consider a convex keyboard rather than the flat type), the mouse (and type of mouse – the track ball mouse requires no arm movement, only the thumb), paperwork space and location. The type of chair and its height are also very important. Avoid desks that have sharp edges as they can compress the forearms and pinch the CTS nerve.
Posture: The position in which you sit is important! Sit in an upright position, head/chin tucked in, feet on the floor or on a box, elbows resting on adjustable arms of the chair bent about 90 degrees, and keep your wrists fairly straight/neutral. Avoid slouching, reaching out with the elbows less than 90 degrees, head shifted forwards and shoulders rounded and feet not positioned under you. When you talk on the phone, STRONGLY consider a headset! Pinching the phone between your shoulder and ear with your head bent sideways for any length of time is a ticket to disaster for developing CTS and/or other types of cumulative trauma disorders (pinched nerves in the neck, shoulder tendonitis/bursitis, elbow tendonitis and more).
Plan your activities: Pay careful attention to your daily routine for activities that may increase your risk of developing or perpetuating CTS. For example, these activities can increase your chance of developing or worsening CTS: playing a musical instrument, knitting, carpentry, playing video or computer games for hours, working on cars, operating vibrating tools, using forceful gripping such as spray bottles, using a crutch, cane, wheelchair, engaging in certain sports such as long-distance cycling that load the arm and hand, skiing – waterskiing requires a firm grip on the handle and snow skiing requires firm gripping on the ski pole.
Sleep: It is impossible to control the position we put our hands/wrists in at night. Therefore, it is essential to wear wrist splints so we avoid bending the wrists in our sleep. Many of us curl up in a ball and tuck or bend the wrists and hands under our chin. In a “normal” wrist, the pressure inside the carpal tunnel DOUBLES when we bend our wrists! If we have CTS, the pressure goes up exponentially or, 6-8 times because of the increased pressure that’s there already because of the CTS. Use a pillow that is designed for you, we’ll help you with that!
Take a break! It’s important to pace yourself if your work or play includes fast, repetitive activities. It’s easy to get lost into what you’re doing so a timer to remind you that an hour has gone by and to take a break is a wise purchase. There are computer programs that flash on your screen, “Time to stretch!” Some of these may include the actual exercise so you don’t forget what to do. If not, talk to us about what exercises are good to do either at the workstation and/or at home for CTS.

We realize you have a choice in who you consider for your health care provision and we sincerely appreciate your trust in choosing our service for those needs. If you, a friend or family member require care for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), we would be honored to render our services.

15/06/2021

By carlfred Back Pain, Chiropractic Scoliosis

Can Scoliosis be Helped by Chiropractic Care?

The definition of scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine. Scoliosis most commonly begins during childhood and affects approximately 3% of the population. Not everyone who suffers from scoliosis will require surgery, but they may endure pain and other complications as a result. If you’re looking for a noninvasive approach to help with your scoliosis symptoms, a chiropractor can help.

Symptoms of Scoliosis Treated at our IRC Physical Therapy and Chiropractic Office

Scoliosis can cause a myriad of symptoms. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, you should call a chiropractor experienced with scoliosis in Frisco today.

Chronic back pain
Hips are uneven
One shoulder is higher than the other
Your head is not centered directly over your pelvis
Your body appears to lean to one side

Diagnosis and Treatment

If you think you might be suffering from scoliosis, a chiropractor will complete a thorough evaluation along with imaging studies, which most often includes a few x-rays and a physical evaluation. These imaging studies show a clear picture of your spine, which is important when developing a treatment plan based on your individual needs.

The treatment plan outlines the frequency of your visits, the projected duration of your visits, what types of therapies will be utilized, and education on home exercises. Initially, your chiropractor will want to see you a few times weekly until your spine starts adapting to the changes and proper alignment. As treatment progresses, your visits will decrease in frequency to the point of only needing routine maintenance.

Talk with Your Physician

Since scoliosis is a lifelong condition, it is important to ask your doctor the following:

How often do you need chiropractic adjustments?
How many times should you get adjusted by a chiropractor?

Scoliosis Care at IRC Physical Therapy and Chiropractic in Frisco, TX

Although there is no cure for scoliosis in severe forms with chiropractic treatment alone, a chiropractor can help relieve your symptoms and prevent the curvature from worsening. Experience relief of your scoliosis by visiting IRC Physical Therapy and Chiropractic in Frisco. Call us at (972) 232-2227 and schedule your appointment today, or click on “Book Appointment” to confidentially schedule through our secure site. We also have offices in Richardson, Plano and Dallas.

01/06/2021

By Dr. Arash Payrovan Uncategorized

Can our Texas Injury Clinic Help With Hip Pain?

Your hips are a key component when it comes to weight-bearing joints. Pain in your hips can throw your whole body out of whack. Because muscles intertwine, hip pain can be anywhere around the front, back, or sides of your hip, but it could also radiate into your buttocks. Whether your hip pain is the result of overuse, a fall, trauma, or a health condition, non-invasive chiropractic treatments can help!

How Can Chiropractic Treatments from our Accident Care Clinic Help?

If you’re sick, you go to the doctor. Do they prescribe only one thing? No. Usually, your treatment will consist of different types of therapies, modalities, or medication so your health can reach its maximum potential. The same is true with our accident clinic chiropractic treatments. It is so much more than walking in, getting your bones “cracked” and leaving feeling better. We analyze your specific pain complaint, get to the root of the diagnosis for your hip pain and plan a course of treatment utilizing a combination of treatments.

Chiropractic Treatment Options

Joint manipulation – This is a manual manipulation that a Doctor of Physical Therapy or Chiropractor completes. This includes stretches and/or the application of enough pressure to the joint to make it move. The chiropractor can do this on a drop table, which manipulates the hip similarly to a manual technique but requires less hands-on pressure.
Hot or cold packs to address swelling or soreness around the joint.
Ultrasound or electronic muscle stimulation to reduce swelling pain.
Stretching and implements to help you sit more comfortably and lifestyle adjustments may be recommended as well.

Get Your Injury Relief in Plano, TX

If you suffer from hip pain, reach out to your team at IRC Physical Therapy and Chiropractic in Plano, Richardson, Frisco, and Winnetka Heights in Dallas. We will custom-tailor your treatment plan using a goal-oriented approach. With over 120 years of combined experience, you can be confident you are getting the highest quality care. Call IRC Physical Therapy and Chiropractic today at (972) 232-2227 or fill out our confidential contact form.

IRC Clinic - What To Do After an Accident - Plano Chiropractor, Can I really get injured in a low speed accident?

11/04/2016

By Dr. Arash Payrovan Back Pain, Car Accident, Chiropractic, Head Injury, Headaches, Neck Pain, Personal Injury, Whiplash

Can I really get injured in a low speed accident?

Injuries from Low Impact Accidents

A low impact auto accident is generally defined as an incident that takes place at speeds less than 10 miles per hour (mph). This type of collision usually causes the least amount of damage to the vehicles involved. Body injuries can result from any accident and that includes ones that occur with vehicles going less than 10 mph. Soft tissue injuries are the most common problem for those involved in a low impact accident.

A motor vehicle accident that takes place at speeds between under 10 mph often brings about little visible damage to the cars involved. Sometimes due to the fact that minimal damage was done to vehicle the injuries to the people in the vehicles are overlooked. This does not mean that bodily injury did not occur to the passengers during the crash.
While an automobile is built to take a slow 5 to 10 mph crash that is not necessarily true for your body. In a low impact accident a person’s soft tissue can be damaged.The back and neck are the usual problem spots for soft tissue injuries. Soft tissue is basically a person’s ligaments, tendons and muscles. Soft tissue injuries are typically classified as contusions or bruises, sprains or strains.

A contusion is an injury to the soft tissue caused by blunt force. This force produces pooling of blood around the injury causing discoloring of the skin. This is commonly is referred to as a bruise. Bruising can be found in different shapes and colors.

A sprain is an injury to a ligament often brought about by a wrench or twist. A sprain can be a simple sprain, a partial tear or a complete tear. This can happen to various parts of a person’s body during an accident. It is not uncommon for a person to twist in their seat as a vehicle strikes theirs during the incident.

A strain is an injury to the muscle or tendon caused by overuse, force or stretching. The force of the car crash can push on a person’s soft tissue or cause parts to stretch in an abnormal way.Muscles and tendons support your bones. A strain may cause a partial or complete tear in the muscle and tendon combination.

The neck of a car occupant can whip forward causing the most common rear impact injury known as whiplash. General Motors (GM) did a study regarding crashes at speeds below eight mph. GM found, to no surprise, that injuries do occur at such low speeds. The study also showed that whiplash injuries account for more than half of all injuries connected to vehicular accidents.

Although these types of injuries are characteristically classified as minor nearly 30 percent of those hurt in low speed collisions have reported having neck pain up to three years later. This injury is likely to be worse in those that experienced a rear end collision. Depending on the age of the person this injury could cause a permanent disability.

A motor vehicle can take the force of a low speed collision without showing much damage due to the advances car manufacturers have made in the construction of their vehicles. When a collision does occur the force of the accident pushes inertia somewhere and once the automobile has taken part of that energy away the occupants take the rest. These forces are what can cause people bodily harm even in a crash of below 10 mph.Soft tissue injuries can occur to those involved in a low speed impact and though these injuries might be hard to see they exist.

13/09/2021

By Dr. Arash Payrovan Car Accident, Chiropractic, Foot Numbness, Hand Tingling, Knee Pain, Wrist Pain arm injury, leg injury, pain relief

Arm & Leg Injury Pain Relief with Chiropractic

As discussed in the second blog of this series, soft tissue injuries can effect tendons, ligaments, muscles, skin, blood vessels, fat, and connective tissues. Many of the patients we treat in our injury and auto accident clinic in Frisco, have found relief from their arm and leg injury pain with chiropractic treatment and modalities.

Types of Injuries

A car accident, whether minor or severe, can affect your body in many ways. Pain can be immediate, or it may be subtle. Sometimes the pain gradually increases over time. Other times it wanes and then gets worse again. Some common arm and leg injuries we have seen in our clinic include the following:

Shoulder impingement
Joint dislocation of shoulder or elbow
Strains or sprains of the shoulder muscles
Patella (knee cap) compression or dislocation
Damaged cartilage in your knee

No matter the severity or how fast it appears, we all want pain relief.

How Chiropractic Care Can Help

As an accident and injury clinic in Frisco, we’ve seen a variety of complex injuries. No matter the injury, it’s important that a trained and licensed professional, experienced in providing arm and leg injury pain relief, evaluates you. A comprehensive evaluation is the best way to determine the source of your pain.

After the evaluation, a treatment plan will be designed specifically for the patient and their injury. We offer comprehensive treatment for pain relief. For example, ultrasound therapy helps with relaxing muscles and decreasing muscle spasms. Electrical stimulation enhances your body’s natural pain relief process. A gentle manipulation helps realign your joints. Hot packs increase oxygen in muscles which helps heal damaged tissue. Cold packs are useful in decreasing inflammation (swelling) in the tissues and reducing your pain.

Start Your Pain Relief Here

If you have suffered any type of injury including arm or leg injuries from a car accident and are seeking an accident and injury clinic in Frisco, Dallas, Richardson, or Plano, IRC Physical Therapy and Chiropractic can help. We have convenient hours Monday through Saturday and will handle everything through your insurance claim. Book your appointment by filling out the request here, or call (972) 232-2227 today!