{"id":468,"date":"2025-12-15T22:54:15","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T11:54:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/twinschiro\/?page_id=468"},"modified":"2025-12-15T23:05:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T12:05:11","slug":"how-we-help","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/demo.skybytetechnologies.com\/?page_id=468","title":{"rendered":"How we Help"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Acupuncture: Natural, Incredible Benefits<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Acupuncture can support recovery after an accident by reducing pain, inflammation, and stress. At Twins Chiropractic and Physical Medicine, a combination of traditional and modern techniques is used to help patients heal naturally and more efficiently.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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What is Acupuncture?<\/strong>
Acupuncture is an alternative therapy that began over 3,000 years ago in China and involves inserting small, sterile needles into specific points along nerves, muscles, and connective tissues to improve blood flow and promote healing.<\/p>

Who Can Acupuncture Help?<\/strong>
Acupuncture is beneficial for auto accident patients by easing pain, anxiety, and stress. Studies show it is effective for low back pain and whiplash-related symptoms such as neck pain, headaches, dizziness, and shoulder discomfort.<\/p>

Acupuncture for Auto Accident Injuries<\/strong>
When combined with chiropractic care, acupuncture helps reduce pain and muscle tension, allowing for easier adjustments and faster, non-invasive recovery without surgery.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Benefits of Digital X-Ray<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Digital x-ray of bodyWith technology usage on the rise, it is important to change with the times. You may think to yourself \u201cwhy fix what\u2019s not broken,\u201d but with rapid advances in technology there is always room for improvement-especially in the medical field.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Why not modernize x-ray usage as well?<\/strong><\/p>

Digital X-rays use electronic sensors instead of film to capture clear images of bones and tissues, which can be viewed instantly for faster and more accurate diagnoses. Images can be enhanced by adjusting brightness, contrast, and magnification, which is especially useful in chiropractic care. All X-rays are reviewed by the treating doctor before adjustments to ensure patient safety.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>

Benefits of Digital X-Ray<\/strong><\/p>

Digital X-rays are portable and easy to access, stored electronically and securely shareable with other providers for coordinated care. They are safer than traditional X-rays, using up to 90% less radiation. At Twins Chiropractic and Physical Medicine, digital X-rays are used during initial visits to ensure accurate diagnosis, patient understanding, and safe treatment planning.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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How Chiropractic and Physical Medicine Help After A Car Accident<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Accidents can be stressful, and knowing how to treat injuries is crucial. Chiropractic care and physical medicine offer effective ways to support recovery after auto accidents or falls.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Chiropractic Benefits<\/strong>
Chiropractic care focuses on correcting joint misalignments, particularly in the spine. It helps treat injuries like whiplash, minor back injuries, ligament issues, and disc damage, even when symptoms are not immediately visible. Spinal adjustments promote natural healing, reduce scar tissue, and relieve pain, often minimizing the need for surgery or medications.<\/p>

What is Physical Medicine?<\/strong>
Physical medicine treats injuries and chronic pain through physical methods, using diagnostic tests like EMG, NCV, muscular ultrasound, and vascular testing to identify the root cause of discomfort. Treatments are tailored to each patient\u2019s specific needs, providing a personalized approach to recovery.<\/p>

At Twins Chiropractic and Physical Medicine, these therapies are combined to help patients regain wellness, reduce pain, and return to a healthy, active life<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Not all injuries from an auto accident are visible. Even without a direct hit to the head or loss of consciousness, a concussion can occur when the brain shifts inside the skull due to sudden trauma, such as acceleration, deceleration, or impact.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Symptoms of a Concussion<\/strong>
Concussions may cause headaches, dizziness, nausea, blurred vision, sleep disturbances, and memory issues. Symptoms can appear immediately or days later. They are classified into six types: cognitive\/fatigue, vestibular, ocular, post-traumatic migraine, cervical, and anxiety\/mood. At Twins Chiropractic and Physical Medicine, the ACE<\/strong> test assesses severity: mild (\u226415 min symptoms, no loss of consciousness), moderate (>15 min, no loss of consciousness), or severe (loss of consciousness). Severe cases need immediate attention.<\/p>

Receiving a Positive Diagnosis<\/strong>
If diagnosed, rest and medical consultation are essential. Report worsening symptoms, and a neuro consult may be recommended. Preventing further concussions is important to avoid long-term effects.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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How Chiropractic and Physical Medicine Help After A Car Accident<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Numbness or tingling in the arms or legs can be concerning, especially if previous treatments haven\u2019t helped. At Twins Chiropractic and Physical Medicine, doctors create personalized treatment plans and use diagnostic tests like EMG and NCV to identify the root cause of nerve or muscle issues.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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What are EMG and NCV?<\/strong>
Electromyography (EMG) measures muscle responses to nerve stimulation, detecting nerve damage by inserting a fine needle into the muscle and recording contractions. Nerve conduction velocity (NCV) tests how fast electrical impulses travel through nerves, using surface electrodes and mild electrical stimulation to detect nerve dysfunction.<\/p>

These tests are usually performed together, take 20\u201330 minutes, and results are reviewed with patients within 5\u20137 days. Some mild soreness or bruising may occur afterward. EMG and NCV help doctors accurately diagnose issues like numbness, tingling, cramping, or weakness, supporting effective, personalized treatment plans.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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How Gaps in Treatment Can Affect Car Accident Cases<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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At Twins Chiropractic and Physical Medicine, patient care and the integrity of personal injury cases are a priority. Consistent treatment is crucial, as insurance companies may view unexcused gaps as evidence that the client is \u201cnot truly injured.\u201d Excused absences, such as pre-planned vacations, surgery, or pregnancy, typically do not affect a case, but all missed appointments should be communicated to both the doctor and attorney and rescheduled promptly.<\/p>

Gaps in treatment can also slow recovery or increase the risk of further injury. Even if a patient feels better, it\u2019s important to notify the doctor for re-evaluation to ensure proper discharge or an updated treatment plan. Maintaining consistent care helps restore full function, range of motion, and overall recovery.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Trigger Point Injections at Twins Chiropractic and Physical Medicine<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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About 10% of the U.S. population suffers from chronic pain, which can be limiting and frustrating. Trigger Point Injections (TPI) offer a non-invasive, generally pain-free treatment that can be performed in 15\u201320 minutes in our office, helping reduce symptoms without surgery or daily medication.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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What is a Trigger Point?<\/strong>
A trigger point is a tight or knotted area in a muscle that can cause pain locally or refer it to other parts of the body. Active trigger points cause pain at rest, while latent ones may restrict movement and weaken muscles. An evaluation helps identify problem areas for treatment.<\/p>

How Trigger Point Injections Work<\/strong>
The injections contain medication such as local anesthetics, corticosteroids, or a combination to block pain signals, reduce inflammation, and relax muscles. Improved blood flow promotes healing and relieves pain.<\/p>

What Can it Help?<\/strong>
TPI can treat pain in the neck, arms, low back, and legs, and may improve headaches, migraines, fibromyalgia, chronic pain syndrome, and sciatica. At Twins Chiropractic and Physical Medicine, evaluations determine if TPI is suitable, providing personalized in-house pain management to help patients regain a healthier, more comfortable lifestyle.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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