Statin Use Increases Odds of Back Disorder: Cohort Study
This is not new news, however this is further evidence that statin drugs (cholesterol lowering drugs) are associated with back pain. The article goes on to state that statins have now been shown to be related to a greater risk of “spondylosis, intervertebral disc disorders, herniated discs, and spinal stenosis,” whereas before, the use of […]
Fat Belly? Your bigger concern should be Fatty Liver.
Fat Belly? Your bigger concern should be Fatty Liver. Alan Himmel, DC. The next time you look in the mirror and look at your gut, you should be more concerned about what’s happening on the inside, particularly to you liver. The condition I am talking about is called Fatty Liver Disease, or Hepatic Steatosis. What […]
Will Florida PIP Cover Me if I am Traveling out of Florida?
Will Florida PIP Cover Me if I am Traveling out of Florida? Alan Himmel, DC PA In your own car: YES.In a car that is not yours, including a rental: NOIn Mexico: NOIn Canada: YES Here is a scenario: You are a Florida resident and have a Florida registered and insured car and travel north […]
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 […]
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 […]