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Neck Pain Different for Men and Women Study Says

Men and women may be doing the same work for the same pay in many cases, however they are not experiencing the same bodily aches and pains. Cases of pain and injury drastically increase in all careers for women, a recent Swedish study confirms. Several factors other than musculature and type of injury were found to be prevalent for women, rather than for men as originally suspected. In every instance of neck pain , women were the bearers of greater complaints. One reason cited speculated that women tended to have a higher susceptibility to stress related pain than men under the same circumstances. Neck and upper back pain increased for women who were under stress psychologically or emotionally, as well as psychosocial factors present in the workplace . Chronic neck and back pain has been successfully treated with the help of chiropractic in many cases. If you are suffering from neck pain, contact a RI chiropractor today for an appointment and evaluation. Stress and neck pain...

RI Chiropractor Stephen M. Estner Welcomes Dr Michael A Pezza

Dr. Stephen Estner is happy to announce that in conjunction with the grand opening of his new office location at 500 Broad Street, Suite 5A, Providence, RI 02907, he welcomes Dr. Michael A. Pezza to his practice. Dr. Pezza is an evidence-based practitioner who utilizes conservative treatments in conjunction with rehabilitative exercises to restore health and functionality to those patients suffering from both chronic pain conditions and acute traumatic events. He is a lifelong resident of Rhode Island and a graduate of Bishop Hendricken High School. He then matriculated Providence College where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in the field of Biology. In the fall of 2005, Dr. Pezza began his studies at the University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Upon receiving his doctorate he began practicing in his local community of Cranston, RI. He has since become a member of Estner Chiropractic Centers and has extended his care into several commun...

Whiplash Injuries Respond to Chiropractic Treatments

The most common injury sustained in car accidents is whiplash injury . This injury is characterized by a violent forward and backward jerking motion that causes soft tissue injury to the cervical spine area. And although auto accidents are the most common way of incurring a whiplash injury, they are not the only way. Whiplash can also be caused by sports injuries , or work related injuries . Any whiplash injury will respond very well to chiropractic treatment however, as the tissues involved in the injury can benefit from manipulations that help and treatments that help to reduce swelling and pain in the neck area. The combination of massage therapy, physical therapy modalities such as cold laser, ultrasound and electrical stimulation, and chiropractic adjustment are tailor suited to bringing patient's relief of the pain associated with spinal injuries, as well as strengthening the muscles, reducing spasms, increasing range of motion and correcting veterbral alignments and sub...

Workers' Compensation Goes Online in RI

RI Chiropractor Stephen M. Estner treats various work related injuries at his Cranston and Pawtucket offices. Having the Workers' Compensation information readily available online for verification will make the process simpler and easier to provide superior service to injured workers in Rhode Island. An article discussing this upgrade follows below. Rhode Island Launches Online Worker's Comp Verification November 16, 2010 Rhode Island is the latest New England state to launch an online system that lets businesses and consumers verify whether an organization has workers' compensation insurance coverage. The verification site is a partnership with the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) that links to a national database for workers' compensation coverage by employer name or federal employer identification number. Rhode Island's neighboring states — Massachusetts and Connecticut — also offer online verification for workers' compensa...