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 […]
Another Insurance Scam Story….I’m so tired of this.
I’m Fired Up It’s been a while since I posted, but yesterday something happened which fired me up, and not it a good way. One of my patients came in and told me about some lady he heard of, who had a car accident a few weeks ago. This person lives somewhere in Cutler Ridge, […]
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 […]
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 […]