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But I Sprained My Ankle, Not My Back!

But I Sprained My Ankle, Not My Back! I have been at Barrett Family Chiropractic in Woodlawn, Maryland for almost 20 years now and I have heard the title comment over and over. Someone sprains an ankle or hurts a foot and they have to wear a special shoe or boot for several weeks until that…

Pregnancy and Your Back

Pregnancy and Your Back Sorry, gentlemen, this one’s for the ladies… Usually around the middle to end of your second trimester of pregnancy you start to notice some pretty significant, and often worsening, aches and pains. There are two main reasons for this: 1. A change in your center of gravity as your baby grows…

Rockville Chiropractic Care Those Involved In Car Accidents

Rockville Chiropractic Care Those Involved In Car Accidents One of the common conditions I treat in my Rockville practice is neck pain or shoulder pain after a car accident. People are often very surprised at how long the pain lasts and how intense it can be, even after a low speed accident. The pain initially…

How the Low Carb Diet Worked for Me and My Patients

How the Low Carb Diet Worked for Me and My Patients Ever since I could remember I had a hard time losing weight.  Its wasn’t really a problem in high school because I played a lot of sports.  Once I got into college and also into the working world, I noticed that it was a…

Neck & Shoulder Pain Caused by Rockville Car Accidents

Neck & Shoulder Pain Caused by Rockville Car Accidents One of the common conditions I treat in my Rockville practice is neck pain or shoulder pain after a car accident. People are often very surprised at how long the pain lasts and how intense it can be, even after a low speed accident. The pain…

Laurel Car Accidents

Laurel Car Accidents Many of us know of someone who has been in a Laurel fender bender where the people in the cars just felt a bit jostled. Unfortunately, car accidents happen where the occupants are more than just a bit jostled and feel significant pain. Even in lower speed car accidents, occupants can feel…