CHOICES AND CONSEQUENCES: INFORMING OURSELVES

Malcolm Williams, D.C. • January 18, 2019

Part One

. EVERY DAY WE MAKE CHOICES. Life is full of choices and practically every second we make a choice. We choose to get up in the morning, to get dressed, to go to work, how we go to work, where we park, and on. Then through the day we choose when to check our e-mails or drink some coffee, whether to stay sitting at our computer or go out for a walk at lunch time, etc. These are the routine everyday choices. We also have the host of choices that we choose to be made by default, that is we didn't make a conscious decision to do something, but we let our unconscious mind go on autopilot for the things that we think we don't need to give our attention to.

We would be overwhelmed and paralyzed in indecision if we had to make a contemplated choice about every detail of our lives. But there are things that we should make choices about because the default choices made unconsciously, probably are not in our best interests.

For example, if we let our unconscious choose we would eat every cookie, candy, cake, ice-cream and probably every other snack food available in our home - without interruption. This would not be a good choice, so reasonably we don't do that, We might choose to eat a limited amount of those at any one time. Then we might look at the choices we made in the grocery store that brought all of those items into our home. I often say, "It is a lot easier to say 'No' once in the store than it is to say 'No' twelve times when we are faced with a bag of cookies calling to us from the coffee table as we watch TV in the evening." Don't the cookies always win?

Some of our choices are made out of habit, and making that choice relieves us of the burden of making a deliberate choice ... but the consequences are ours none-the less.

To be continued....

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4 Reasons to Visit a Chiropractor After a Being in a Car Accident

By Malcolm Williams • April 11, 2019

Those who have been in a car accident, may immediately do a quick body scan to see if they have sustained any life-threatening injuries, and then probably move on to dealing with the scene itself. The police may be called, information is to be exchanged with the other driver, evidence should be gathered, and car insurance companies must be contacted. Victims of car accidents may believe they feel fine in the moment after a crash and simply got lucky. However, in the days that follow symptoms may start to appear and medical attention is needed. Seeing a chiropractor after a crash can have more physical and legal benefits than most people realize. #1 Whiplash is Treated Sooner Even the smallest of car collisions can cause some degree of whiplash. The sooner that mild to severe cases of whiplash are treated, the less of an issue it may be in the future. If a person ignores their whiplash symptoms and hopes it heals on its own, may make it harder to treat down the line once the pain has become intolerable. While a conventional doctor may prescribe painkillers and send a patient on his or her way for a whiplash injury, a chiropractor can address the true issue behind the damage. #2 Other Injuries Can Be Identified Chiropractors can perform a full-body evaluation to determine whether other injuries were sustained other than superficial cuts and bruises. Sometimes these external abrasions can be an indicator that something more serious occurred under the surface. It isn’t uncommon for victims of car accidents to suffer from muscle and ligament tears, which can go undetected in an x-ray. Chiropractic treatments can help decrease pain associated with a wide range of injuries due to car crashes. #3 You Have a Stronger Legal Claim If the other driver was at-fault for the accident, their insurance company may be responsible for paying your medical care bills. If your claim is still open, visit a chiropractor as a way to treat your injuries and strengthen your claim. A chiropractor can provide an assessment of your condition to emphasize the extent of your injuries. A reputable car accident lawyer can also help you with your legal claims. #4 Adjustments Can Prevent Chronic Conditions Injuries from the accident which go untreated, may only get much worse in the long-term. What could have been treated and gotten better right away, may develop into a chronic condition without proper medical attention. Chiropractics is a safe and non-invasive way to treat injuries of the nervous and musculoskeletal system. During a chiropractic treatment, areas that became misaligned due to the impact of the collision, can be placed back into correct positioning using applied and direct, yet gentle force. A chiropractor may use two hands or a specialized tool as a way to adjust the spinal column, knees, wrists, pelvis, shoulders, neck, or other injured areas. Victims of car accidents are encouraged to visit a reputable chiropractor in their town for an exam, diagnosis, and treatment plan. Thanks to Cohen & Cohen, P.C. , for their information on car accidents.

Car Accidents and Neck Pain - Part 2.

By Malcolm Williams, D.C. • January 22, 2019

After a car accident, decisions have to be made about what sort of care a person may need. This blog provides some guidance on the scope of care options for less serious injuries.