See this Fantastic Whiplash Video Infographic. This is Why you have so Much Pain!
Dr. Himmel I have been treating patients who have sustained whiplash for practically the last 2 decades. Many people are unaware that even a small impact rear end collision can cause significant pain and impairment in certain cases. Symptoms include pain, stiffness, headache, shoulder pain, arm pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the upper extremities. If […]
Florida Governor Race. Scott Wins. Keep your eye on PIP.
Florida Governor Race. Scott Wins. Keep your eye on PIP. Dr. Alan Himmel Well, not much to say about the results of the Florida Governor race. For the sake of Florida drivers and doctors who treat accident patients, lets hope that we have another four years of PIP. The fact that Rick Scott was the […]
Forget being a Chiropractor, be a Neurobiologist
Today you can be a Neurobiologist… Dr. Alan Himmel I am a subscriber to Medscape, which for those who don’t know, is an email digest of significant new medical research that comes out almost daily from the medical community. I have been a subscriber for at least the last 10 years, and I highly recommend […]
2 Easy steps to dealing with Right and Left Lower Back Pain
2 Easy steps to dealing with Right and Left Lower Back Pain Dr. Alan Himmel Statistically left and right lower back pain accounts for up to 40% of missed days at work in the US. Notwithstanding any serious injury including fracture, I decided to summarize a series of things that may be done at home […]
What Does it Mean when they say PIP is Primary?
What Does it Mean when they say PIP is Primary? Dr. Alan Himmel PIP No-Fault Insurance is primary in Florida. What this means is, if you are involved in a car accident in the State of Florida, and you either have your own car with insurance or are living with a resident relative (living in […]
Can Whiplash Cause Concussion?
Can Whiplash Cause Concussion? Dr. Alan Himmel Talked about it before. Let’s talk about it again. Can a mild whiplash cause a concussion? The literature says, yes. And, I have had several patients over the years, and one currently, who has the affects of post concussion syndrome. Attorneys who represent injury clients need to be […]
The Changes to the Florida PIP law have worked to stop fraud: True or False?
The Changes to the Florida PIP law have worked to stop fraud: True or False? Dr. Alan Himmel The articles are beginning to come out stating that the changes in the PIP laws that occurred in 2012 have decreased the rate of fraud, and costs to insurance companies, and ultimately to consumers. This is a […]