The accident may have lasted only a few seconds. The soreness eventually settled down. Driving became ordinary again. Yet years later, some people still find themselves pressing an imaginary brake pedal from the passenger seat when taillights suddenly turn red. Others discover something changed in completely different ways. Their neck feels fine until their head goes back into the shampoo ...

By Dr. Thomas Polucki Whiplash happens when the weight of the head changes direction faster than the connective tissues and joints can support. This sprain strain injury can happen in sports, falls and of course car accidents. But unlike a sprained ankle, the neck has forty joints with every nerve connection from body to the brain going through it. And ...

By Dr. Thomas Polucki Auto Accident Injuries like whiplash, sprains and strains often get better by themselves when… a) the damage to the car was cosmetic only b) the person injured was young and completely healthy with a lot of muscle mass c) looking straight ahead and braced for impact d) all of the above. Of course, a scratch on ...

By Dr. Thomas Polucki Tinnitus affects most people occasionally. Especially in a very quiet room, many people will hear a high-pitched hiss or ringing sound. Or hear that noise, for a few seconds here or there for no apparent reason. We used to joke that it means someone is talking about you. But for an accurate diagnosis, someone must hear ...

Whiplash can be a devastating injury that could ultimately prevent you from undergoing the activities you love and going on about your lifestyle at a normal pace. Although you may be in a hurry to return to your daily activities, it is important not to rush your recovery, especially when it comes to going back to your yoga routine or ...

After 120 years the chiropractic profession still fights for a measly fifteen percent of the healthcare market. By: Dr. Thomas Polucki Even for back pain, the second most common cause of a doctor’s visit. Additionally, eight years of school and nearly a quarter million dollars of debt before seeing their first patient, new chiropractors struggle. Especially since the average chiropractor only ...

My friend Ellen Como, a fitness coach well-known in our community, called me last week, desperate, suffering from a whiplash injury. By Dr. Thomas Polucki I scheduled an appointment with her immediately and she started treatment. Now, with the crisis behind her, she wants to share her experience, and sent this note: “When it comes to treating your body, always ...

What You Don’t Know About Whiplash and Insurance Can Hurt You By Dr. Thomas Polucki Give yourself a few moments to discover the basics and surprisingly not-so-common knowledge about car accident injury. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. Required Information Exchange Immediately after a car accident the driver of each car must exchange the following information: Name ...