1. What Is Whiplash? Whiplash is a soft tissue and spinal injury most commonly caused by sudden acceleration-deceleration forces—typically in car accidents, especially rear-end collisions. The rapid back-and-forth motion of the head places tremendous strain on the muscles, ligaments, discs,...
By Dr. Rusty Lavender, D.C. — upper cervical chiropractor, Lavender Family Chiropractic, Sarasota, FL. Reviewed and updated September 2026. This article is educational and is not a substitute for medical care. A concussion should be evaluated by a physician first. If you...
Lavender Family Chiropractic in Sarasota is your local upper cervical doctor. When it comes to taking control of your health and achieving a balanced, pain-free life, many people are exploring the benefits of upper cervical chiropractic care. Over the years,...
Upper Cervical Chiropractic care is healthcare’s best kept secret. Welcome to our in‐depth exploration of upper cervical chiropractic care—a specialized approach to spinal health that has helped countless patients find relief from chronic pain, headaches, dizziness, and other debilitating conditions....
By Dr. Rusty Lavender, D.C. — upper cervical chiropractor, Lavender Family Chiropractic, Sarasota, FL. Reviewed and updated September 2026. Ear Crystals and Vertigo—the unsettling sensation that you or your surroundings are spinning—can be both debilitating and frustrating. Traditionally, vertigo treatments have focused...
BPPV Doctor Near Me: Vertigo and dizziness are symptoms that can disrupt nearly every aspect of life. For many patients, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is the root cause of their discomfort. In this blog post, we dive deep into...
