Be careful out there tonight. There are a lot of puddles of ice on the pavement, even after the snow is plowed away. Tonight, the sidewalks and streets will re-freeze into slippery death traps here locally in Manassas and in surrounding areas.

Last year I had a patient that cracked her knee open on the ice and tore 2 ligaments and a meniscus. We treated her post-surgery with laser treatments to help with the pain, then followed that with rehab, but it took a good year until she was good as new again.

I would hate for that to happen to anyone else this year, or anything else similar, for that matter.

Stay safe and make certain that IF you are injured, you seek professional attention as soon as possible.

Dr. Steve Lininger

Well, we here in the Manassas and Centreville areas certainly got Pounded last week with a ton of snow. I saw reports of as much as 15 inches in some areas! I guess after about seven inches or so, the exact number doesn’t really matter so much. It all is beautiful, but it all is a nuisance to drive and walk in!!

I love LOOKING at the snow, as I think most people in Manassas do. But I can’t stand driving in it, even with a 4-wheel drive vehicle!! I will say that this time around, though, the work crews seem to have it down PAT!! I would say that compared to SNOWMAGGEDON a few years ago, they have really done a MUCH better job of clearing off the roads and salting/sanding them prior to the storm.

I also think that the weather forecasters accurately called this storm!! They said 6-18 inches and they had the times of the storms correct, as well!!

These types of measures sure can reduce the amount of car accidents that happen in Manassas, and the surrounding areas, Centreville, Burke, Manassas Park, Woodbridge, Nokesville are all areas that we typically treat patients in for car accidents.

If you were injured in automobile accident do NOT sit around the house hoping it will “Go Away”!! Those are some of the most dangerous words I hear!

Get Checked Now!!
If you are worried about Insurance, know that in Auto Accidents, you don’t have to even have medical insurance, because its covered under the Automobile policy!!

Yours in Health,

Dr. Steve Lininger

What causes pain in your back?

There are many different causes of back pain that can occur. The most common is a muscle spasm. A muscle spasm is not a big problem, and can easily be massaged out and then it feels better and doesn’t typically return.

However, when the pain either returns off/on or does not go away, then there may be another issue entirely. It is possible that there may be a subluxation, or a misalignment present in the spine.

This is a more serious diagnosis, and involves possible damage to nerves, which may result in a muscle spasms that do not totally resolve.

If the muscle spasms are recurring, than it is advised to seek out a consultation with a Chiropractor. The Chiropractor will help determine not only your symptoms, but also the true cause of the problem, as well as offering solutions to your diagnosis.

In my ten years of clinical practice, I have helped thousands of patients with pain, serving the Manassas area in the same location, on Centreville rd.

Yours in Health,

Dr. Steve Lininger