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NEW RESEARCH REVIEWS

Pregnancy, Low Back Pain and Chiropractic

It has been this authors personal experience that pregnant woman experiencing low back pain secondary to her pregnancy has been told to “wait and see” over time, with the hope that the back pain would go away. This is predominantly because the “drug option” is off the table with complications to the fetus and most doctors are not willing to take the chance to relieve mechanical (no tumors, fractures or infection) low back pain.  My patients reported to me that their obstetricians told them their pain was a result of altered biomechanics and hormonal changes affecting the muscles and ligament of their spine. Current research has now verified through scientific evidence what practicing chiropractors and their patients have been claiming for decades, that chiropractic work to help relieve pain for pregnant woman with a safe, conservative treatment for both mother and the fetus. As a result of the effectiveness and safety, it now demands that chiropractic be the first referral option for pregnant woman experiencing low back pain. 

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This research is offered as a community service 
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Dr. Wade Burbank* Chiropractor
6403 NE 117th Ave #108 Vancouver WA 98662
ph 360-567-1739

www.chiropractorvancouverwa.com

*20 year specialist in treating car accident injuries, work place injuries, and neck and back pain.
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NEW RESEARCH REVIEWS

Chiropractic Can Prevent Absenteeism in the Workplace from Chronic Pain
  • A Potential Savings of $140 - $159,000,000,000 (billion) in Unnecessary Health Care Expenditure to Federal and Private Insurers
  • A Potential Savings of $52 - $58,000,000,000 (billion) from Absenteeism and Lowered Productivity to the United States Economy

Dr. Wade Burbank* Chiropractor
6403 NE 117th Ave Ste 108
Vancouver WA 98662
ph 360-567-1739

 www.chiropractorvancouverwa.com

 *20 year specialist in treating car accident injuries, work place injuries, and neck and back pain.
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Car Accident Report


Confidential Car Accident Victim Report



Here’s The FREE REPORT You Need to Read!…  Please read carefully, as this topic pertains to your future health and well being.

“Discover What Most Doctors Don’t Know About Hidden Car Accident Injuries And How To Protect Your Rights Before It’s Too Late!”

In This Insider’s Report We Will Reveal:
- The Mismanagement Of Hidden Car Accident Injuries And How It Causes Years Of Pain Long After Your Case Closes.
- How Even Minor Injuries Should Get Evaluated.
- Why Prescribed Pain Relief Medication May Make Your Condition Worse!
- The Importance Of Documenting Your Injuries Immediately So That You Get The Settlement You May Deserve!
 - How To Get The Correct Treatment At No Cost To You.

WARNING: Hidden injuries are sneaky, potentially debilitating, and will strike millions of Americans this year… “due to ignorance, many victims will suffer the rest of their lives because of bad advice and inappropriate care from even well meaning doctors! These hidden injuries can potentially turn into intractable pain one to two years from now. Fortunately an amazing new treatment method is helping accident victims avoid this fate.  I know what you’ve been going through so please read this report carefully.”       (Barb D.  Accident Victim)


Dear Friend,

My name is Dr. Wade Burbank and I’ve been treating accident victims for 20 years.  So sit back and let me give you the strait talk about what’s happening with thousands of accident victims.

Every year in the U.S. alone there are over 3 million injuries caused from car accidents.  Even after receiving treatment, studies are showing that most of these victims continue to suffer long term pain after the accident.  And, as many as 12% of these victims end up disabled with very little compensation.

Something is not right with the system!

In this day and age it’s hard to understand why so many car accident injuries are not getting better. Many researchers are now looking into what makes these injuries so different and what they’ve found may shock you.

In the Medical Journal of Clinical Epidemiology a study was published that followed a group of 232 car accident victims that suffered from neck and back injuries.  These victims received what was thought to be the best of treatment-- However in a seven year follow up, the study revealed that all of these patients continued to suffer from some aspect of their injuries.  Their complaints ranged from ongoing pain in their neck, upper back, and low back. They suffered from continuing ill health, fatigue and sleep disturbances.

The article basically concluded that if you’ve been injured in a car accident there is substantial risk of continuing health complaints that may last for many years to come.  The author also insightfully questioned the effectiveness of modern medicine in treating these injuries and the desperate need to improve their clinical management.

In the United States it seems that more and more people are not receiving the needed treatment for their injuries. So many of these individuals end up settling their cases far before the full extent of their injuries are discovered, leaving many to foot the medical bills themselves.

Research shows that some of the fault remains with the patients themselves because they failed to seek the appropriate treatment for even minor injuries.  But now experts are finding fault with many in the medical field that may not have the skills to give appropriate advice or care to these types of injuries.

When it comes to whiplash and other accident related injuries bad advice and ineffective management seems to be the rule.  Even well meaning doctors can unknowingly give recommendations that cause these injured patients great harm.

The simple truth of the matter is that very few health care practitioners know how to efficiently diagnose and treat the hidden injuries sustained from a car accident.

According to two separate studies featured in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery most medical doctors just don’t have sufficient training with musculo-skeletal injuries (Soft tissue injuries).  The study examined the competency levels of nearly 419 medical graduates, residents and staff physicians.  It revealed that approximately 80% of them “failed to demonstrate basic competency” in their knowledge of musculo-skeletal medicine. It’s no wonder why so many car accident injuries fail to get the appropriate care. Car accident victims that seek help from your average community clinic or family practitioner may not be getting all they need.

In General, most doctors feel comfortable treating general illness and other related conditions but when it comes to pain from a car accident, far too many physicians quickly gloss over the patients symptoms and mask them with drugs, therefore missing subtle signs that may indicate a more serious problem.

An article in Soft Tissue Review suggested that even if you were involved in a minor fender bender, studies show you could still suffer from a severe injury that isn't easily noticeable and most often missed.(Soft Tissue Review, Lack of Relationship Between Vehicle Damage and Occupant Injury. SAE 970494.)

Many victims may feel very little pain at first. It may even start as a little bit of discomfort but as the years go by the pain starts to grow and grow.(for more details keep reading)

Where the Problem Begins

The problem often starts in the hospital emergency room after the accident.  In this age more and more people are using the emergency room as a primary care Clinic.  They go there for headaches, fever, sprains, strains, general illness, over doses and of course trauma.

The increased use has caused over crowding and an increased workload on the doctors themselves.  Usually after a car accident and a long wait in the E.R., the doctors may do some kind of imaging study like an x-ray or MRI. Unless you have a broken bone, punctured lung, internal bleeding or some other life threatening injury, the E.R. doctors are going to quickly send you on your way, because they have another 10 patients waiting.  You’ll probably get some medication and a recommendation to follow up with your primary doctor, who may or may not understand the nature of these injuries.

Dr. Wade Burbank, an expert with over 20 years treating auto accident injuries said in an interview, “It needs to be understood that the emergency room technicians are trained to detect life threatening conditions and to provide life saving care.  If your injuries don’t fall into this category you will be sent home with some medication and some tid-bits of advice. They are not there to necessarily manage the long term care of your injuries… Unfortunately, many victims take this as ‘I guess I’m not that bad’. Worse yet, the E.R. doctors sometimes unknowingly sabotages the victims health by casually saying ‘oh… the pain will go away in a few weeks’.  But what happens when it doesn’t? Unfortunately these doctors have not read the literature on auto related injuries and don’t understand the lasting nature of them… many victims simple go home and wait for the pain to go away… But usually it never does, in fact it can get a whole lot worse because the injured body part start to degenerate.

Many inexperienced doctors are unable to give you the proper diagnosis and often make the wrong one. Any treatment you get based on a wrong diagnosis will do practically nothing. And many victims end up going on a “medical loop of craziness” that involves a revolving door going between drugs and physical therapy with no real resolution to the problem…
Then after four week of this, you’re told, “there is nothing more we can do and you may have to live with this”
This is simple not true, there is a better way!

The Problem with Medication

“…Remember, The Purpose of Medication is to ‘Numb the Pain’, Not to Heal or Correct the Injured Problem.”

Two of the most common injuries mismanaged by general practitioners are neck and back pain following an accident.  On a number of occasions I’ve had doctors approach me and say, “I just don’t know what to do with these patients.” Most practitioners just end up treating these patients by masking the symptoms with painkillers. Unfortunately, this approach sets the patient up for a life time of prescription drug addiction and misery.

The prolonged use of medication can actually make your injury worse for three reasons.  1) Many victims will go about their day doing things to aggravate their injury and not even know it, all because they are too numb from the drugs to feel the pain.  But once the drugs wear off they’re in more pain.  Therefore they take even more drugs and the cycle goes on.  Pain is the body’s way of telling you to stop doing something because if you don’t, permanent damage may result.  2) Drugs, especially anti-inflammatory drugs impair your ability to heal because they interfere with your immune system.  According to John Kellett, author of “Acute soft tissue injuries-a review of the literature” stated, “Drugs should be used for no longer than 72 hours.  Any anti-inflammatory action lasting beyond this period would, theoretically, at least, be detrimental since the repair mechanism is itself an inflammatory process. Simple put, anti-inflammatory drugs delay healing.  Last, but not least number 3)…prolonged drug use will cause damage to your liver, your stomach, your kidneys, etc… need I say more.

Prescription medication will only decrease your ability to feel the pain, but I guarantee that the injury is still there, and now that months have gone by with poor treatment and therapy you are running the risk of becoming a statistic. Redundant prescriptions of Vicodin, anti-inflammatories, and muscle relaxers are no substitute for curative treatment. Using drugs as a sole treatment is like covering up the ‘oil warning light’ in your car with black ink.  There are other specific therapies that need to be performed.

(On a side note: while on heavy medication you may get a call from the insurance adjuster to settle. Beware, a lot of auto accident victims receive inappropriate care, and then while the underlying damage and pain are hidden or numbed with drugs, they settle their case. This happens all to often.

Also, this can happen...  

They tell the claims manager that they are “feeling pretty good” (because of the medication)and once a claim manager thinks you are “OK”, that’s it, you’re done, you will have a very difficult time getting them to approve more treatment.  So when your condition starts to go south your manager will say, “Hey! You said on November 7th you were feeling GOOD.”

(Let it be known that claim managers keep notes while talking to you. So be Cautious!)

What Are The Hidden Injuries That Doctors Miss?

Most people understand trauma like broken bones, cuts and bruises but car accidents can cause hidden injuries that are more difficult to recognize. For some, it can take a month or two before the victim realizes that his/her injuries are not getting better.  And then they start to realize, “I’m in Trouble.”

The forces involved in a car accident can cause deep injuries that occur deep in the joints and soft tissues of the neck, spine, shoulders, hips, and virtually any joint. But to simplify the discussion of these hidden injuries we will focus on the most common areas, the neck and back.

The rapid shifting motions of the neck and spine during a crash can result in a number of injuries, many of which are near impossible to see on x-ray or MRI and that is why so many of them are missed.

Tearing and bleeding usually results in the deep spinal tissues. These multiple small disruptions or lacerations can occur in joint capsules, discs, ligaments, tendons and muscles right up next to the boney spine.  Sometimes the pain comes on immediately and sometime it takes a few days as the muscles and ligaments slowly begin to swell.


The deep neck structures
bones, muscles, nerves, tendons and ligaments




 Often immediately after the injury, the muscles around the injured area begin to go into spasm as a defense mechanism to protect you from the pain by arresting any kind of movement.  Unfortunately this spasm can last for months and as time goes by the muscles, tendons and ligaments lose their pliability and form contractures (a permanent abnormal tightening or shortening of a body part, such as a muscle, a tendon, or the skin, often resulting in deformity)

The stiffness is slow and progressive and can go unnoticed. Once the spinal joints have lost their motion, they begin to degenerate.  And now instead of just a nagging ache, the pain becomes intractable. You will find it difficult to freely move without pain. Sitting or standing for long periods become difficult. Most who find themselves in this position are unable to enjoy life. Continuing, chronic pain often can lead to depression. Some doctors believe that depression causes the pain and prescribe anti-depressants. But, usually it is the other way around. Pain causes the depression.

A closer Look of how it happens… 
(See the diagram below for illustrations)

The rapid movement in an accident causes forceful shifting in the vertebral bones, which in turn results in soft tissue tearing in and around the joints. Most often after the shifting, the bones remain in a partial dislocated state. The surrounding muscle tend to go into a protective spasm, often clamping down on the joint keeping the injured joint in a poorly aligned position.

Now, while your bones and joints are partially mis-aligned your body starts to mend the tears which cause the joint to heal in a poor position.  According to a study done at the University of California, a fibrous connective tissue known as collagen (scar tissue) was found to aggressively form in and around these injured joints after motion has been lost. This fibrous connective tissue was found to form adhesions between the joint capsule folds, in muscle, in and along tendons and on the cartilage surfaces.  This fibrous tissue was discovered to be unlike normal soft tissue.  Normal tissue has an elastic quality that allows your joints to move and be flexible.  However this fibrous tissue does not possess much elastin, a protein that gives normal tissue its stretchy quality.

It was noted that the longer the joints went untreated the more rigid and full of fibrous scar tissue they became.  It was shown that the fibrous changes in the joint caused abnormal wearing and ulcerations in the cartilage. Further neglect caused joint degeneration. This type of improper healing is why so many victims have lasting problems up to 7 years later.




The new fibrous collagen laid down for repair is always arranged in an irregular pattern (see diagram above), which is much different than the orientation of the fibers in normal soft tissue.  The fibers in normal soft tissues (whether it be muscles or ligaments) are much more organized.  As a general rule they run parallel to each other which make the tissue able to optimize their resistance to tensile forces.  Therefore the disorganized fibrous scar tissue is much weaker. It is more sensitive to pain. It tears easier and it is less functional.

Fixing the Problem with the proper therapy

The solution:  Fortunately, there are new therapies used to prevent all of this and to some degree reverse the scar tissue already built up.

1) Continuous passive motion (CPM)- to prevent joint stiffness and disrupt adhesions.

Studies have revealed that CPM is a valuable component to the therapeutic program for preventing excess fibrous scar tissue from forming in and along joints.  It has been shown to restore joint function without compromising healing of tissues.  One study showed a 83% success rate. (Akeson et al)

Soon after injuring your neck or back, it is advised to start on a CPM program.  It involves the patient laying face down on a motorized flexion table (Leander flexion traction table 900z).  The table slowly bends which gently introduces a mild bit of motion in the spinal joints. One of the most important benefits to CPM is while the motion is being applied it prevents cross linking of the collegen fibers which cause adhesions to adjacent tissues.

It is important to stress the “PASSIVE” in passive motion. For those who don’t know, Passive motion is motion that is done to you, usually by a machine. You just need to relax and let the machine do the work.  Active motion is when you contract your own muscles to move the body part. In this therapy, studies have shown that active motion with new injuries is not advised because muscle contraction causes compression of joint surfaces, which may be harmful to the cartilage. In addition, it increases tissue tension and therefore increases pain.

Remember, when it comes to healing a joint, motion is life.  If you are not receiving the above therapy you risk the dangers of permanent impairment.

2)Non-surgical Spinal decompression, manual soft tissue manipulation, active and passive stretching to remodel scar tissue in the joint.

Fortunately for most, scar tissue that is forming in the spine or any joint can be helped if you don’t wait too long and you get treatment from a skilled therapist that knows what to do.  Scar tissue can undergo remodeling by applying certain external tensile forces in the injured tissues.  Various forms of soft tissue manipulation can actually cause remodeling in the scar tissue fibers. This type of therapy improves the scar tissue quality, orientation of the fibers and improves the strength. (see diagram below)

              


Note Above:  Properly healed muscle on the right and Poorly healed muscle on the left


The goal is to make sure the patient heals properly.  These types of treatments require patients and diligence from the injured person.  The remodeling of the injured tissue can take many months of continuous care to achieve optimal healing. If the patient has received inappropriate treatment the recovery period could even be longer.

Thank you for taking the time to read this report. I hope you enjoyed reading it as I have enjoyed writing it. If you have been in a car accident and you need additional help please call Dr. Wade Burbank at the Accident & Injury Clinic in Vancouver, WA (360-567-1739).

Accident & Injury Clinic
Our mission is to provide; for our patients, the best auto accident injury treatment and referral options possible.
The Accident & Injury Clinic is a privately owned and operated clinic dedicated to the treatment of auto accident and work injuries. In a time of managed care, when many offices have become nothing more than patient mills, we offer old fashion doctor patient interaction while using modern techniques to encourage timely healing. The doctors themselves provide nearly all the treatment, one on one.
"One of my focus areas is on those patients injured in auto or work related accidents".
With his experience in trauma related injuries, Dr. Burbank is well equipped and experienced to assist those victims who have been injured. He also understands the complexities of the medical - legal issues and remains a valuable resource for medical fact-finding and documentation of injuries to meet mandates of law and provide burdens of proof of injury to satisfy the legal system.


We go the distance for you:
Experience in auto accident injury care is surprisingly rare. Most doctors just do not know how to properly document and manage these unique conditions. If your physician cannot accurately explain your injury to the insurance company or a court then your claim will be compromised. If the proper treatment is not rendered you may never get completely better.
Our clinic uses traditional treatment including spinal manipulation, traction soft tissue therapy in conjunction with ultra modern equipment and time-tested therapy. Our motorized tables can provide gentle traction for herniated disc decompression as well as help reduce painful back spasms. The appropriate amount of soft tissue massage precedes any needed spinal manipulation, thereby making recovery as gentle and painless as possible. The Accident and Injury Clinic also uses a recently FDA approved device that has been used successfully in Europe for over 30 years to treat soft tissue injuries, to relieve pain, arthritic conditions and promote wound healing. A cold laser instrument represents the latest in laser therapy technology. It emits a focused, powerful, wave of light that penetrates into the skin, tissues and surrounding nerves. The laser light promotes progressive changes in blood flow and nerve sensitivity levels, thereby leading to improvement of symptoms.


Why Should You Select Dr. Burbank As Your Physician:
Dr. Burbank has made it his life’s work to properly manage these injuries along with the medical and legal issues that are so important to your health and insurance claim. His fifteen years of experience has exposed him to every aspect of auto injury. Don’t leave your health to chance by going to any doctor to be treated by just medication. The Accident & Injury Clinic provides the quality of injury care you deserve.

“In 1999 a car accident devastate my life. My neck and back pain lingered, got worse and soon became a cycle of pain that controlled my life. I cut back activities and delayed my schooling. Drugs, pain killers and other "quick fixes" were useless. Approximately a year after the accident, I met Dr. Burbank and became his patient. Finally, I began to get the relief I was looking for and thanks to Dr. Burbank, my condition turned around. My activities increased as my pain decreased. I am now returning to work. Very few doctors will spend the time and do the types of therapy that Dr. Burbank did for me. You could just call any clinic, but I know these guys will take care of you like no other. Thank-you Dr. Burbank and others at the Accident and Injury Clinic."            Debra Cole (patient)
                                             


 
A word from Doctor Burbank (Accident & Injury Clinic)

If you are still suffering from pain you may be suffering from a hidden injury.  While this is still fresh in your mind, call my office at 360-567-1739 and pick a time convenient for you to come in for your accident & injury evaluation. If you are calling after the office closes for the day, leave a message and a number where we can reach you. One of my assistants will call you the next day.

     Your accident has been a big enough hassle already, from getting your car fixed, to dealing with your insurance adjuster. That’s why we’re dedicated to working around your schedule so you can go about living your life on your terms.

     If you are suffering from a hidden injury, then we recommend you consider getting a lawyer to represent your case. Choosing a good, qualified lawyer is extremely difficult and, if you’d like, we’ll even give you a list of attorneys to choose from.

     Whatever you decide to do, remember, you need to document your injuries as soon as possible in order to get the care you may need and the settlement you may deserve. To do that, you need to be checked out by a doctor with the training and experience to diagnose and treat the hidden injuries we've talked about in this report.

     If you were not alone in the vehicle, the other passengers with you also have the option to come in for an evaluation. Just give the office a call. We will be happy to schedule an evaluation for them as well just to make sure everyone is really okay.

     If children were in your car, it’s vital they are evaluated to ensure their bodies are in good working order and are not subjected to unnecessary pain, suffering, or physical problems later in life. Don’t worry, if we do detect an injury, our care is both safe and effective for children of all ages.

I hope you’ve benefited from discovering the truth about Hidden Car Accident Injuries - the same truth many people out there don’t want you to know. Remember: 1. you have until the date stamped in red to respond to my offer and  2. auto insurance covers all costs, so there is no reason to delay. If you’re planning on seeking legal representation, the sooner you document your injuries, the better your case will turn out. Delaying only makes things worse for both your health and for successful litigation.
 


Sincerely,


Dr. Wade Burbank, DC
       
P.S. – Don’t forget, many doctors are not trained to diagnose and treat hidden car accident injuries.  So, if you DO suffer from a hidden injury, almost any treatment your doctor is giving you may be ineffective and may even be harmful to you!
P.P.S. – I can’t stress this enough. You need to document your injuries as quickly as possible for two reasons: (1) It will help your legal case if you choose to go that route, and (2) The quicker an injury is diagnosed, the less severe it will be, and the easier it will be to treat. That means you’ll be out of pain faster and back to living your life the way it was before the accident.

Call for your appointment today!

6403 NE 117th Ave #108
Vancouver WA, 98662
(360) 567-1739


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6403 NE 117th Ave #108
Vancouver WA 98662
ph 360-567-1739

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 *20 year specialist in treating car accident injuries, work place injuries, and neck and back pain.
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NEW RESEARCH REVIEWS
Acute and Chronic Herniated Discs Have Significantly Favorable Outcomes With Chiropractic Care

95% Reported Improvement 

This article focuses on the continual growing body of evidence of treatment of herniated discs via conservative care and specifically with a chiropractic spinal adjustment. It considers herniated discs with radicular or leg pain patients. 

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This research is offered as a community service 
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Dr. Wade Burbank* Chiropractor
6403 NE 117th Ave #108
Vancouver WA 98662
ph 360-567-1739

 www.chiropractorvancouverwa.com

 *20 year specialist in treating car accident injuries, work place injuries, and neck and back pain.
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Confidential Car Accident Victim 

Report

Here’s a FREE REPORT You need to know!…  Please read carefully, as this topic pertains to your future health and well being.


“Discover What Most Doctors Don’t Know About Hidden Car Accident Injuries And How To Protect Your Rights Before It’s Too Late!”



In This Insider’s Report We Will Reveal:
- The Mis-management Of Hidden Car Accident Injuries And How It Causes Years Of Pain Long After Your Case Closes.
- How Even Minor Injuries Should Get Evaluated.
- Why Prescribed Pain Relief Medication May Make Your Condition Worse!
- The Importance Of Documenting Your Injuries Immediately So That You Get The Settlement You May Deserve!
 - How To Get The Correct Treatment At No Cost To You.


WARNING: Hidden injuries are sneaky, potentially debilitating, and will strike millions of Americans this year… “due to ignorance, many victims will suffer the rest of their lives because of bad advice and inappropriate care from even well meaning doctors! These hidden injuries can potentially turn into intractable pain one to two years from now. Fortunately an amazing new treatment method is helping accident victims avoid this fate.  I know what you’ve been going through so please read this report carefully.”       (Barb D.  Accident Victim)

Dear Friend,  

My name is Dr. Wade Burbank and I’ve been treating accident victims for years.  So sit back and let me give you the strait talk about what’s happening with thousands of accident victims.



Every year in the U.S. alone there are over 3 million injuries caused from car accidents.  Even after receiving treatment, studies are showing that most of these victims continue to suffer long term pain after the accident.  And, as many as 12% of these victims end up disabled with very little compensation.


Something is not right with the system!
 
 To continue with the rest of this report... Click here - Accident Victim Report

Or call our office today and we can help you sort out your accident related pain today 
Call NOW in Vancouver WA  360-567-1739

Dr. Wade Burbank BS DC*
6403 NE 117th Ave #108
Vancouver WA 98662
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Chiropractor Vancouver WA - Sciatica or shooting leg pain is a common complaint in today's society but there may be hope for those who seem to be stuck with it. Three common reasons for shooting leg pain is:

1) Lower back pain (not disc related) radiating down the leg. Often pain moves around from the place of origin.  Lower back injuries to the muscles, ligaments and joints can be the root cause of sciatic nerve or leg pain. Getting the proper chiropractic treatment to the lower back and even the sacroiliac joint can relieve your leg pain.


         MRI Scan of the Lower Back

2) Piriformis muscle tension and injuries. The Piriformis muscle is locate under you buttock muscle (aka gluteus maximus). The piriformis muscle is involved in hip joint rotation and stabilization. Injury and trigger points (aka muscle knots) in the hip can often cause sciatic pain down the leg. Don't forget to check and treat the hip muscles ESPECIALLY the piriformis when trying to find the cause of your leg pain. A chiropractor knows piriformis problems very well.

3) Lower back disc herniations often leads to leg pain. A ruptured disc in the lower back can press on spinal nerves as they exit the spinal canal. This can cause significant leg pain which often feels worse than the back pain (even though the root cause of your sciatic leg pain is in your spine). The best way to see if a disc is herniating is by an MRI scan (see above picture). Spinal decompression treatments through various traction machines like the Leander Table equipment we have in our office, is a good choice to treat herniated and bulging discs. Severe disc herniations can damage spinal nerves that control leg muscles and feeling plus bowel and bladder control. Severe disc herniations usually require surgical intervention.

Call our office today for a free consultation to determine what is causing your pain today.

Dr. Wade Burbank* Chiropractor
6403 NE 117th Ave #108
Vancouver WA 98662
ph 360-567-1739

 www.chiropractorvancouverwa.com

*20 year specialist in treating car accident injuries, work place injuries, and neck and back pain.
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Sitting all day at work is now found to be linked to ongoing back pain. In fact, sitting all day at work increases you risk of back pain up to three fold.  Often people think sitting rests your back but in reality, sitting requires your postural spinal muscles to continue to work to hold your posture. At the same time, you don't move your spine much while seated so the muscles hold your static posture for long periods which leads to postural fatigue and eventually spinal stiffness, spasms and pain. Left alone, this can jam your spinal joints, reduce mobility and lead to more advanced spinal conditions such as disc problems and degeneration.

If you need help determining what can be done with your spinal pain. Call us today for a free consultation.

Dr. Wade Burbank* Chiropractor
6403 NE 117th Ave #108
Vancouver WA 98662
ph 360-567-1739

www.chiropractorvancouverwa.com

*20 year specialist in treating car accident injuries, work place injuries, and neck and back pain.
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First of all, if you have been injured in a car accident you will need to fill out a form from your auto insurance company called a PIP application. PIP stands for Personal Injury Protection. This form allows the insurance company to see if your pain is related to the car accident. Second, you will need your chart notes to confirm that you have injuries from the accident. The notes we take in our clinic are very detailed and will document where your injures are and how they are related to the accident.
Third... the amount of time you are covered by your insurance depends on a few factors. These are listed below....

- you are covered for all accident related injuries.

- you are covered for up to $10,000 in medical bills if you have a PIP insurance policy in Washington State (this is through your own car insurance company)

- you are covered up to $25,000 from the at-fault person's insurance (the person who caused the accident). This assumes that they have car insurance.

- if the person who hit you did not have car insurance, then your own insurance company should cover your bills through something called "uninsured motorist" coverage. You have to prove the other driver who hit you did not have car insurance for this to take place.

- you are covered until your insurance company gets a second opinion from a different doctor of their choosing to evaluate if you are still injured from the car accident. These types of doctor visits are called an IME or Independent Medical Examination. In my experience (after 20 years in practice), when your insurance company picks a doctor for you to go see for an IME, that doctor always says you are all better and no more treatment is required. Sometimes your insurance company never asks for you to go to an IME doctor but sometimes it can be as quick as a few months post-accident.

If you feel you have been mistreated by your insurance company, make a formal complaint to your local State Insurance Commissioner. They can often help you. Or, just talk to a personal injury lawyer.

If you need help with figuring out your auto insurance or health insurance coverage, please give our office a call, we can help you.


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6403 NE 117th Ave #108
Vancouver WA 98662
ph 360-567-1739

www.chiropractorvancouverwa.com

*20 year specialist in treating car accident injuries, work place injuries, and neck and back pain.
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Study suggests Vitamin D deficiency can be a contributing factor in chronic muscle pain. Click link below for the study.  Sunlight is good for you! This is the truth despite the false fear that sunscreen manufactures instill on television commercials.  Your body needs Vitamin D but it can't make it without direct sunlight hitting your skin. You body converts cholesterol + sunlight into Vitamin D in the skin which then seeps into your blood stream. Vitamin D is needed for calcium homeostasis, proper immunity and muscle function.  Even keeping cancer away is partly dependent on Vitamin D. Do your back pain a favor and get some sun. At least take a Vitamin D supplement during the winter months if your area gets little winter sun.  I personally take at least 5000 IU/day of vitamin D during the winter months.

http://www.jneurosci.org/content/31/39/13728.full

http://vitamind.mercola.com/   <------ more info about Vitamin D

Call for your free consultation if you suffer with recurring back pain. Call today to start your journey to a healthy life. Most insurance helps cover the costs of treatment.

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6403 NE 117th Ave #108
Vancouver WA 98662
ph 360-567-1739

 www.chiropractorvancouverwa.com

 *20 year specialist in treating car accident injuries, work place injuries, and neck and back pain.
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You need your spinal muscles to hold your posture. Posture muscles usually function without any thought. You do not need to think about balancing your body when you walk or bend, but if your postural muscles are weak you easily can hurt your back doing simple things like bending to pick up a shoe off the floor. You may need special training to help strengthen your postural spinal muscles to avoid recurring back pain.  Be careful when starting an exercise program. Doing the wrong exercise with a painful back may result in increased pain and spasm. 

Call for your free consultation if you suffer with recurring back pain. Call today to start your journey to a healthy life. Most insurance helps cover the costs of treatment.

Dr. Wade Burbank, Chiropractor *
6403 NE 117th Ave #108
Vancouver WA 98662
ph 360-567-1739

 www.chiropractorvancouverwa.com

 *20 year specialist in treating car accident injuries, work place injuries, and neck and back pain.
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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68esuJ2gqd4  <--click here for video

Call our office today at (360) 567-1739 for a free consultation about how you can recover from back pain, neck pain, hip pain, sciatic pain, neuropathy and much more.

Dr. Wade Burbank, Chiropractor *
6403 NE 117th Ave #108
Vancouver, WA 98662
 ph. 360-567-1739

www.chiropractorvancouverwa.com

*20 year specialist in treating car accident injuries, work place injuries, and neck and back pain.
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Chiropractor Vancouver WA -  Most insurance will cover chiropractic services and in most cases, no referral is needed by any doctor.  Auto insurance covers Chiropractic 100% for those injured in an auto accident. No referral required. Workers Compensation covers chiropractic services 100% for open claims. No referral required. There are no copays or deductibles for auto accident and work injury claims.

Medicare covers chiropractic adjustments. Medicaid (Applecare in WA State) covers chiropractic adjustments for kids under 20 years old. Veterans insurance covers chiropractic (with a referral from your Veterans Affairs doctor).  Major medical insurance through your employer covers chiropractic too. There is no referral needed with regular health insurance to see a chiropractor. Generally, there are deductibles and copays involved with health insurance through. Copays average from $10 to $30 per treatment.

You can call the phone number on the back of your insurance card and ask what your chiropractic benefit is.

Or

Call us and we can call your insurance company for you to determine what chiropractic coverage you have. Our office manager does this all the time for our patients. Your first consultation is free. Call now.

Dr. Wade Burbank, Chiropractor *
6403 NE 117th Ave #108
Vancouver WA 98662
ph 360-567-1739

 www.chiropractorvancouverwa.com

 *20 year specialist in treating car accident injuries, work place injuries, and neck and back pain.
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A spine in motion is a healthy spine. Spinal flexibility is achieved through motion assisted spinal adjusting with the help of a specialized chiropractic adjusting table known as a Leander Table. Here is a youtube video explaining the techniques employed by a Leander Table doctor. Bulging and herniated discs can be helped too. Bring in your MRI scan for a free MRI review by Dr. Burbank.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_gT6Pxm2_g  <----  or click here for the video

Here is our Leander Table:

Call today for your free consultation to see if Leander Table technique can help with your back pain or neck pain.

Dr. Wade Burbank, Chiropractor * and Leander Table Technique doctor
6403 NE 117th Ave #108
Vancouver WA 98662
ph 360-567-1739

www.chiropractorvancouverwa.com

*20 year specialist in treating car accident injuries, work place injuries, and neck and back pain.


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If your back pain is due to weak muscles that easily get injured over and over, then these type of exercise my help you. Prior spinal injuries is a predictor of future spinal pain often because muscle and ligaments heal too weak and too tight.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hX3vbuJLmJA  <--- click here for the video

Call us today if you need help with your back pain or neck pain. The first consultation is free.

Dr. Wade Burbank, Chiropractor *
6403 NE 117th Ave #108
Vancouver WA 98662
ph 360-567-1739

www.chiropractorvancouverwa.com

*20 year specialist in treating car accident injuries, work place injuries, and neck and back pain.
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Chiropractor Vancouver WA - A new treatment method can rid the body of back pain through sound energy or acoustic energy. The machine was developed in Germany and is called the Wellwave. The Wellwave devise produces compression waves of sound that stimulate pain nerves into submission. The result is calmer pain nerves thus less pain. Here is more information from the manufacturer.

http://elvationusa.com/index.php/medical-professionals/wellwave-act

Our clinic has been using the Wellwave technology in our practice for two years to help with back pain, neck pain, tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, muscle pain, myofascial trigger points, and the like.

Here is a video about the Wellwave devise.

https://vimeo.com/19145259  <--- click here for video


Please call our clinic for a free evaluation to see if the Wellwave can help with your muscle pain.

Dr. Wade Burbank, Chiropractor *
6403 NE 117th Ave #108
Vancouver WA 98662
ph 360-567-1739

 www.chiropractorvancouverwa.com

 *20 year specialist in treating car accident injuries, work place injuries, and neck and back pain.
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Chiropractor in Vancouver WA releases part 3 of back pain and spinal injuries video.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QFGMnlJxCQ  <---- click her for video

Dr. Wade Burbank, Chiropractor *
6403 NE 117th Ave #108
Vancouver WA 98662
ph 360-567-1739

 www.chiropractorvancouverwa.com

 *20 year specialist in treating car accident injuries, work place injuries, and neck and back pain.
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Chiropractor in Vancouver Wa explains all about back pain and spinal injuries in the video part 2



Call our office to see if you can be helped with back pain or neck pain. First consultation free. Call today!

Dr. Wade Burbank, Chiropractor *
6403 NE 117th Ave #108
Vancouver WA 98662
ph 360-567-1739

 www.chiropractorvancouverwa.com

 *20 year specialist in treating car accident injuries, work place injuries, and neck and back pain.
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Chiropractor in Vancouver WA explains how pain in the back or neck are actually pains in the nerves. Nerves have the amazing ability to change their sensitivity levels.  For example, a person can jump into a swimming pool and at first the water feels cold. So cold that it can take your breath away and prompts you to jump out of the pool. But if you can handle the cold for a period of time and stay in the pool, the nerves that sense cold and hot sensations will adjust to the cool water temperatures and the cold pool will no longer feel cold anymore. What happened? Did the temperature of the pool suddenly change? Or did the nerves in your body adjust to the new "normal" temperature of the environment in now inhabits? Yes, nerves can adapt and change their sensitivity. The same can be said for pain nerves.

Pain nerves that seem to be painful for no apparent reason can be modified to a less sensitive state resulting in less pain. How can you change the sensitivity of pain nerves? The answer is Motion!!! There is something that everyone has located in the nerves of their spinal cord called the Pain Gate. There are nerves deep in the spinal cord that allow pain signals to continue on to the brain or block pain signals from reaching the brain. If the brain does not receive the pain signal, you do not feel pain. This means the pain gate blocks the pain from reaching the brain. One way to block the pain signal in the spinal cord is MOTION. Moving spinal joints via spinal chiropractic adjustments turn "movement" nerves on (called mechanoreceptors). These mechanoreceptors can influence the nerves in the spinal cord at the pain gate which blocks pain signals. This is how chiropractic spinal adjustments help reduce and eliminate back pain (and neck pain). When you turn pain nerves off, sensitivity of the nerves normalize and you feel no more pain. Here is a good video about the pain gate.

Pain Gate Video




Another great video about how our body processes pain


Call me at 360-567-1739 if you need help figuring out your back pain and neck pain condition. First consultation is free. Most insurance accepted, auto insurance (after a car accident) covers treatments, workers compensation insurance (L&I in Washington state) also covers treatments.

Dr. Wade Burbank, Chiropractor *
6403 NE 117th Ave #108
Vancouver WA 98662
ph 360-567-1739

www.chiropractorvancouverwa.com

 *20 year specialist in treating car accident injuries, work place injuries, and neck and back pain.
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Chiropractor in Vancouver WA reveals what might be causing you back pain in this video (3 parts)



If you feel that you are suffering from back pain as described by this video call our office in Vancouver WA at 360-567-1739 for a free consultation.

Dr. Wade Burbank, Chiropractor *
6403 NE 117th Ave #108
Vancouver WA 98662
ph 360-567-1739

 www.chiropractorvancouverwa.com

 *specialist for 20 years in treating car accident injuries, work place injuries, and neck and back pain.
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Vancouver WA Chiropractor helps elderly man in his 70's recovery from his back pain. The provided pain relief has helped him to continue to work as a custodian, even though he could retire, but chooses not too. The key to his back pain relief is gentle massage with traction at the same time. Special spinal traction equipment (known as Leander Table Flexion Distraction) and gentle massage techniques prepare the spine for corrective adjustments even a man in his 70's can benefits from.  If you have been thinking about finally getting a chiropractor to check your spine, call 360-567-1739 for a free evaluation.  Dr. Burbank has 20 years experience with treating people of all ages. The record is a 95 year old women who was helped by Dr. Burbank. Most insurance accepted.

Dr. Wade Burbank, Chiropractor *
6403 NE 117th Ave #108
Vancouver WA 98662

ph 360-567-1739

www.chiropractorvancouverwa.com 

*specialist in treating car accident injuries, work place injuries, and neck and back pain.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SebhatGp0Y8    <--- Click here for the video.

Video - Three government studies (Britain, Canada, USA) reviewing chiropractic research for back and neck pain.

Dr. Wade Burbank, Chiropractor *
6403 NE 117th Ave #108
Vancouver WA 98662

ph 360-567-1739

www.chiropractorvancouverwa.com 

*20 year specialist in treating car accident injuries, work place injuries, and neck and back pain.
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Vancouver, WA. - The patient's flu turned into pneumonia which caused three weeks of constant coughing. It was the coughing that led to the worse back pain and rib pains that persisted even after the pneumonia was gone. Coughing and sneezing can cause injury to ribs, intercostal muscle tears (aka- muscles tears between the ribs), inflammation and pain even when trying to breathe. This is a condition that requires a chiropractor. Rib injuries generally respond well to chiropractic adjustments. Ribs need to move in order for the lungs to fully inflate. Chiropractic adjustments restore rib mobility and reduce rib pain. Call for a free evaluation if you have rib pain. (360) 567-1739.


Dr. Wade Burbank, Chiropractor *
6403 NE 117th Ave #108
Vancouver WA 98662
ph 360-567-1739

 www.chiropractorvancouverwa.com 

 *20 year specialist in treating car accident injuries, work place injuries, and neck and back pain.
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A special combination of spinal adjustments, deep tissue medical massage and traction cures women of chronic back pain lasting 10 years following a car accident in 2004.  These are the core treatments provided at our clinic that can even help tough back pain cases.

After 20 years in practice, the above combination of treatments is an important key to recovering from spinal pain and disability.

Call for a free consultation if you are suffering from long term spinal pain.

Dr. Wade Burbank, Chiropractor *
6403 NE 117th Ave #108
Vancouver WA 98662
ph 360-567-1739

www.chiropractorvancouverwa.com

*20 year specialist in treating car accident injuries, work place injuries, and neck and back pain.
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People often wonder why they have recurring back pain or neck pain. How do you know if the pain will persist, return or just stay away?  Recent research has concluded that back and neck pain is more like a condition similar to dental plaque and tooth decay. You can never say that you have brushed and flossed your teeth enough times in your life to permanently rid your teeth of plaque and decay. It just doesn't work that way. Dental health requires maintenance. You have to be actively involved in helping your teeth stay heathy. You also have to be actively involved in keeping you back healthy. A healthy back has strong muscles, discs, bones and ligaments. A healthy back has proper flexibility. A healthy back has healthy nerves. All these things require active involvement from the individual and periodic attention of a professional. Without professional guidance, back problems tend to recur and with each re-occurance the problem becomes worse and more frequent.  Don't delay any longer, it usually doesn't fix itself if the pain keeps coming back.

Dr. Wade Burbank, Chiropractor *

6403 NE 117th Ave #108
Vancouver WA 98662
ph 360-567-1739

www.chiropractorvancouverwa.com 

 *20 year specialist in treating car accident injuries, work place injuries, and neck and back pain.
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Talking to your doctor about your auto accident lawsuit may or may not cause a problem. Some doctors do not want to get involved with the legal issues you are facing about your car accident. Some doctors may believe if you keep talking about a lawsuit you may be exaggerating your symptoms and pain to get a larger settlement. You will need your doctor's chart notes for your legal case against the insurance company, therefore the notes should strictly reflect your medical condition and not your legal discussions with the doctor.  It is probably safer to not bring up your lawsuit on a regular basis.  Talk with a good personal injury lawyer about legal issues from car accidents.

Dr. Wade Burbank, Chiropractor *
6403 NE 117th Ave #108
Vancouver WA 98662
ph 360-567-1739

www.chiropractorvancouverwa.com 

*20 year specialist in treating car accident injuries, work place injuries, and neck and back pain.
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