With the seasons changing it is important to keep a constant look out for ice. Just today the Deseret News reported 6 accidents on a 3 mile stretch within 3 hours of each other. Salt Lake County Sherriff Lt. Jason says, “The problem is the weather, people are just driving too fast and can’t see icy patches.”

The best way to treat an injury is to keep it from happening. So, we have 10 Safety tips we would like to offer to help keep you safe.

1.  Check to make sure that you have adequate snow traction

2. Replace windshield wiper blades if necessary

3. Run the air conditioner to remove condensation and frost from window

4. Check your lights

5. Learn how to most effectively use your brakes before an emergency

6. Watch carefully for black ice

7. Remember the tough spots so you can change your course if necessary

8. If a slick section in a turn causes your front tires to lose grip don’t keep turning the wheel

9. Make sure that your back tires have as much tread as your front tires

10. All wheel drive and electronic stability control can get you into trouble by offering a false sense of security. Don’t let these trick you into overestimating the available traction.

Many parents that come into our clinic often say they can deal with their injuries but they want to know if we have any suggestions on how to protect their small children from car accident injuries. The CBS News recently published an article about child car safety. They report that the results of new data analysis show that children in belt-positioning booster seats were 45 percent less likely to sustain injuries in a crash than were children using only standard vehicle seat belts.

The study spanned about 35,000 car accidents where one or more children were injured. Children in side-impact crashes benefited most when booster seats were used: risk of injury was reduced 68 percent for near-side impacts, and 82% for far-side impacts. Head injuries accounted for approximately 65 percent of all injuries, regardless of the type of restraint used. Injured children in booster seats most commonly received face and lower extremity injuries (9 percent and 8 percent, respectively), with a notable absence of abdominal injuries. (Read More)

We here at Spinal Rehab of North County are interested in the health of everyone not just adults. If you or a loved one has had children in a car accident, you know how heart wrenching it can be to watch them struggle to heal. Treating with the best child car accident physician in Utah county will eliminate worry and increase confidence that your child will be just fine. Dr. Nate Miller knows the importance of ensuring that your child’s body has uninhibited communication between the brain and the body so it can heal naturally. But, don’t take our word for it, contact us today to schedule your free exam and massage to find out for yourself.

The Salt Lake Tribune reports that V. Douglas Snow, renowned Utah muralist, died today. He was driving on State Road 24 when he drifted to the left, over corrected, and rolled. Unfortunately for the world and for Utah he died on the scene. Snow was famous for one saying in particular, “When you see things that move you, you paint the reasons why.” He was famous for his mural work. Snow’s work appears in New York’s Museum of Modern Art and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Locally his murals can be found locally at many places namely the prestigious Leonardo museum, Salt Lake City International Airport, and behind the Utah Supreme Court bench at the Matheson Courthouse.

Car accidents can happen anywhere and are devastating to friends and loved one’s. However, statistics show that accidents are happening more frequently on rural streets with cities populated by 5,000 people or less. If you are going on an extended drive, take the necessary precautions to ensure that you are not the next accident victim. We here at Spinal Rehab of North County are dedicated to helping people stay safe, and stay healthy. So, if you have been in a car accident contact us today and let us help you get back to the health you enjoyed before your accident.

On Saturday, October 10, 2009, Heather Christensen, a woodwind instructor at American Fork High School, was killed in an attempt to save her students from a car accident. American Fork High School was attending a band competition on Saturday at Idaho State University. As the victorious students were on their way home the bus driver passed out. Christensen noticing the driver slump over left to her seat to grab the steering wheel. The car rolled and she was ejected from the vehicle and killed. (Read More)

Fatal traffic accidents can happen anywhere, however national statistics show that they are more frequent on rural roads.  A road is considered rural if it is in a city of 5,000 people or less. If you or a loved one has been involved in a large vehicle accident you know how serious the rollover accidents can be and the lasting effects they can have.  Pleasant Grove Auto Injury Physician, Nate Miller, is experienced in helping large vehicle accident victims fully recover.  Don’t waist any more time and call us today at 801-492-9300 to get your free same day consultation and set of X-rays.

Video Courtesy of KSL.com

This car was rolled to ascertain a wide variety of information.  Rolling the car helps car designers know where contact points are in an accident, where to put air bags, and how to prevent serious personal damage.

Physical therapy focuses on the strengthening of your muscles. If your have been in a automobile accident you would want to make sure that the bones and discs of your spine are in place before you begin to build muscle around them. As you may already know the body naturally heals itself.  The body heals itself because it has direct communication with with tissue, cells, muscles, and organs throughout the body. Messages are communicated back and forth through the central nervous system.  If that communication pathway is disrupted the body will cease to perform the way it was intended too.

You may be experiencing a very slow recovery from your accident but, not feel pain in your back.  Most of our patients don’t realize how important the health of their spine is to their overall wellness.  Chiropractic care along with massage therapy will first and foremost ensure that your back problems are gone before building more muscles around your spine to guarantee you the best health possible.

Pleasant Grove Auto Injury Doctor, Nate Miller D.C. of the Spinal Rehab of North County, focuses on the complete rahabilitation of your spine.  To get a free massage and consultation contact us today.