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12/05/2025

As an orthopedic surgeon, I often notice that patients come in and aren’t always sure which body parts are injured. That’s where a differential diagnosis comes in — it helps us narrow down the possibilities and pinpoint the exact issue.

Today, I’ll go over some of the techniques we use to accurately identify injuries and help patients get on the path to recovery faster. 🩺💪

— Dr. Morgan

12/04/2025

Looking to stay healthy and flu-free this season? 🍂💪 Strengthening your immune system is one of the best ways to protect yourself. When your immune defenses are strong, they help you fight off germs and viruses before they take hold. But when your system is run down, it’s easier for illness to sneak in.

So how can you stay one step ahead? Start by understanding your body’s own defense team.

What Is the Immune System?
Your immune system is a powerful network of cells and organs that work together to keep you healthy. Think of it as your body’s built-in “search and destroy” squad — constantly on the lookout for invaders like bacteria and viruses, ready to take them down before they cause harm.

At Chambers Medical Group, we know prevention is key. From staying active and eating nutrient-rich foods to getting enough rest and managing stress, small daily habits can make a big difference.

This flu season, protect yourself and your loved ones with smart choices — and if you start feeling under the weather, our caring medical team is here to help you recover fast and feel your best. 💙

12/03/2025

😴 Napping isn’t just for babies! A little mid-day snooze can do wonders for adults, too.
💤 A short afternoon nap can:

Boost memory
Improve focus and performance
Lift your mood
Reduce stress
Increase alertness

So go ahead—find a cozy spot, close your eyes, and recharge. Your mind and body will thank you! 🌙✨

12/02/2025

💆‍♀️ Feeling Overwhelmed? You’re Not Alone.

Between work, family, and everyday responsibilities, it’s easy to feel stretched too thin. But taking time to unwind isn’t a luxury — it’s essential. Stress can impact both your physical and mental health, so finding healthy ways to manage it matters more than ever.

The good news? You can manage stress — and with a little practice, it gets easier. Here are a few simple, effective ways to start:

1️⃣ Move Your Body
Exercise is one of the most powerful stress relievers. It helps relax your body and boost your mood. Adults should aim for about 150 minutes of moderate activity (like brisk walking) or 75 minutes of vigorous exercise (like jogging) per week.

Don’t worry about perfection — every bit counts. Even a short walk can make a big difference.

2️⃣ Relax Your Muscles
Stress often shows up as tight shoulders, clenched jaws, or stiff necks. Give your body a break with simple muscle relaxation habits:
✨ Stretch it out
✨ Treat yourself to a massage
✨ Take a warm bath or shower
✨ Prioritize a good night’s sleep

3️⃣ Breathe Deeply
When life feels hectic, a few slow, deep breaths can calm your mind and lower stress hormones. Try inhaling slowly through your nose, holding for a few seconds, and exhaling through your mouth. Repeat several times and feel your body start to reset.

Taking small steps toward self-care can make a big impact on your overall well-being. Remember — your health is worth it.

💚 Chambers Medical Group — here to help you feel your best, inside and out.

12/01/2025

The Sandhill Crane Stroll
Caught some sandhill cranes doing their morning rounds — calm, collected, and definitely judging the raccoons’ late-night feast. 😆
Always a peaceful sight when these tall beauties wander by. Nature therapy at its finest. 🌿

11/30/2025

Dr. Bill Morgan with Chambers Medical Group explains how we evaluate patients who come to us after a motor vehicle accident or a slip and fall injury, especially when they’re experiencing numbness in the hand or arm. Understanding the source of that numbness is key to proper diagnosis and treatment.

11/29/2025

🌙 Late-Night Cravings Got You Raiding the Fridge? 🍕🍫
We’ve all been there — it’s 10 p.m., dinner feels like a distant memory, and suddenly that bag of chips looks like your best friend.

Here’s how to curb and conquer those midnight munchies:
✅ Hydrate first: Sometimes thirst disguises itself as hunger. Try a glass of water before snacking.
✅ Choose smart snacks: If you must nibble, go for Greek yogurt, a handful of nuts, or fruit.
✅ Close the kitchen early: Set a “kitchen curfew” to help your body and metabolism wind down.
✅ Check your dinner: Balanced meals with protein and fiber during the day reduce late-night temptations.
✅ Sleep matters: Poor sleep increases hunger hormones — another reason to get your Zzzs!

Remember, consistency beats perfection. You don’t have to cut out snacks completely — just make choices that help your body recover and stay strong. 💪

✨ Chambers Medical Group — helping you feel your best, day and night.

11/28/2025

Hands on the Wheel

In today’s fast-paced world, multitasking has become second nature. Many drivers admit to occasionally steering a car with their knees, whether to adjust the GPS, sip a coffee, send a text, eat food and I have even witnessed someone do this so they could do a dance move with both hands. It looks effortless, but it is a gamble with your life, everyone in the vehicle and everyone else on the road. During a legislative meeting in November 2025, it was stated that there were 814 fatalities on Kentucky roads in 2023, and that 20% of those were caused by distracted drivers. Dr. Aaron Workman, a member of one of the highest rated car accident medical doctor teams in Kentucky, discusses reasons to keep both hands on the wheel for the entirety of your drive.

1. Lightning Reactions Need Real Grip
Reaction time is significantly slower when using your knees to steer. The larger mass and muscle groups require more effort to initiate a quick movement, leading to delays. There are many things that will require lightening reactions while driving. A deer may dart out in front of you, an object in the road you did not see, a car pulls out in front of you, a sudden traffic stop or a child runs out chasing a ball, are all instances where reactions time matters. Knees cannot get this job done but arms and hands can.

2. Airbag Deployment
Modern vehicles have airbag systems designed for specific postures to provide the most safety. Steering with a pair of knees will alter your posture, typically pushing you too far forward or backward taking you out of optimal position. In a crash, an airbag deploying over 150 miles per hour can cause severe injuries if you are not in the correct position. A bad posture can also change how effectively your seat belt is increasing your risk of injury. To put it simply, if you are not driving correctly your safety features will not work properly.

3. Small Movements Save Lives
Your hands have a myriad of specialized tactile abilities that will give you feedback from the steering wheel, whereas your knees feel nothing. Highway grooves, a stiff crosswind, a blown or low tire will need small constant adjustments for recovery and staying in your lane. Hands are made to perform these tasks and knees are not.

4. The Law
Driving with your knees in Kentucky is not an explicitly named offense in state law, but an officer can cite you for careless driving or potentially reckless driving, as it falls under general distracted or unsafe driving statutes. This can lead to a fine up to $100 or even jail time depending on how bad the incident is. This could lead to points against your driving record which can then lead to increased insurance costs or even license suspension if too many points add up.

Knee-steering trades seconds of convenience for years of regret. It is a selfish act and puts everyone in your vehicle, and on the road around you, at a higher risk. If you find yourself unable to drive without using your knees, then you are a distracted driver. If an activity is going to require both hands off the wheel, then it is best to pull over or let someone else do the driving. Otherwise, set your seat so elbows stay slightly bent, wrists rest at opposite sides of the wheel, and you can let your cruise control handle the long stretches if needed. If you have teens in the vehicle, be a great example of how to safely drive. Your focus, control, and reaction time are your best defenses on the road.

-- This article is written by Aaron Workman, DC, one of the members of Chambers Medical Group’s team of car accident chiropractors who offer a variety of treatments and therapies ranging from diagnostic testing to various soft tissue therapies for car accidents and injuries in Kentucky.

11/27/2025

Happy and safe Thanksgiving holidays from all of our families and friends! Have a great and blessed day!

11/26/2025

Foods To Minimize Reflux

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) affects millions of people worldwide. It typically happens when the stomach acid ends up flowing back into the esophagus and causes a terrible feeling, bloating, and sometimes coughing or a sensitive throat. Attempting to cope can turn eating into a challenge with “heartburn” flaring up at unexpected times. There are medications that can help manage the discomfort, but your choice of food can also lend relief. Certain foods can help soothe the irritation, aid the digestive tract, and help keep the reflux under control. Dr. Aaron Workman, a patient favorite at one of the highest rated car accident medical doctor clinics in Kentucky, talks about some of the foods that can help manage GERD and keep the burn away.

1. Oatmeal
Oatmeal’s fiber absorbs stomach acid, creating a protective layer to ease heartburn. This allows oatmeal to be one of the best breakfast options for those with GERD. A warm bowl in the morning can start the day with no irritation to the stomach, reducing flare-ups. It also allows you to have a fuller feeling and not be as heavy on the stomach. Over time, oatmeal and other whole grains can help keep your digestive system running smoothly, reducing the chances of acid backing up into your esophagus.

2. Ginger
Ginger has been used centuries to battle stomach discomfort. It reduces inflammation and speeds digestion, cutting reflux risk. A small bit of ginger added into teas or meals can offer quick relief, calm the stomach, and reduce irritation. Long-term, it strengthens the stomach lining, just be sure not to overdo it.

3. Non-Citrus Fruits
Fruits like apples and pears avoid the acidic punch of oranges or lemons, soothing the esophagus instead. A sliced apple with lunch provides steady relief. Over time, their low acidity supports healing and can even coat the lining of the esophagus relieving irritation. Ripe bananas act as a natural buffer, neutralizing acid with their mild alkalinity and offer a great source for potassium. Eating one as a snack can calm an upset stomach instantly. Regularly including them may lower chronic symptoms, offering a sweet, safe choice of food.

4. Certain Vegetables
Most vegetables will help with GERD and allow you to keep up with the required nutrition your body needs. They are low in fat and sugar which can be GERDS worse nightmare. Instead of preparing them in heavy sauces or fats you can opt for steaming or roasting to minimize irritation while optimizing their nutritional value.

5. Lean Proteins
Chicken, turkey, or fish, when baked or grilled, digest easily without triggering reflux. A small portion with dinner keeps acid in check. Preparation can make a big difference in stomach irritation so skip frying in oils and stick to grilling, baking, or steaming. Long-term, lean proteins give a more balanced diet, reducing strain on the digestive system.

Foods like oatmeal, ginger, bananas, non-citrus fruits, and lean proteins help ease GERD by absorbing acid, reducing inflammation, and easing digestion. In the 2023 journal “Nutrients”, it was shown how dietary changes can significantly reduce risk, proving their importance. Focusing on smaller meals, avoiding going to sleep after eating and skipping the spice can help avoid triggers to a bad day. If symptoms persist despite your best efforts, you may need to consult with a doctor for more advice. With these steps, meals can hopefully become a source of comfort, not burning discomfort.

-- This article is written by Aaron Workman, DC, one of the members of Chambers Medical Group’s team of car accident chiropractors who offer a variety of treatments and therapies ranging from diagnostic testing to various soft tissue therapies for car accidents and injuries in Kentucky.

11/25/2025

Eye Dominance

Have you ever noticed one eye seems to take the lead when you aim or focus? That is your dominant eye at work, a small preference your brain relies on daily. Most people have one eye that guides vision tasks, often without realizing it. If you have ever looked through a telescope or through a peephole in a door, you may be closing the same eye every time. Dr. Aaron Workman of Chambers Medical Group, one of the highest rated car accident medical doctor programs in Kentucky, explains what a dominant eye is, how it affects your life, and how to figure out yours.

1. What is Eye Dominance
Eye dominance means one eye is preferred by your brain for clear vision. This eye can set the stage for how you perceive the world around you daily. About 70% of people are right-eyed dominant, while 29% are left-eyed dominant, and a few shows no preference at all. This natural choice by the brain helps align your sight with the eye that provides the clearest picture. It is not necessarily the strength of vision in the one eye, but more so the best choice your brain has found in processing visual information.

2. Impact on Daily Activities
Your dominant eye plays a huge role in activities like shooting a basketball, archery, photography, shooting a rifle, driving, learning, or even trying to get a piece of thread in that tiny hole of a needle. In sports, it helps you get things lined up for accuracy and improving your aim. For activities such as reading or driving, it allows for a steady focus, and the other non-dominant eye supports the depth perception. If this process is not working correctly, it can lead to a difficult time trying to accomplish jobs that require precision work.

3. Health and Vision
Dominance can hint at how healthy your vision is. If one eye struggles to lead, it might signal issues that will eventually lead to a need for glasses. Over time, favoring one eye excessively could strain the other, prompting regular eye checkups. If a person is having difficulties focusing on things closeup they may need to have their eye doctor correct their vision based on their dominant eye. The optometrist may have the dominant eye focused better at distance and the non-dominant eye focused more nearby. These adjustments can balance usage of both eyes and help support your eyes for long term vision health.

4. Determine Your Eye
Finding your dominant eye is easy to do. Try the triangle test. Form a small triangle with both hands, look at an object across the room with both eyes, position it within the hand triangle, then close each eye alternately. Now do the same activity again and notice that the image stays centered with your dominant eye. When you look through the other eye there is a significant shift, and the object may move out of your triangle completely. Another method is pointing at an object, closing one eye, if the target shifts, that is your non-dominant eye. These quick checks reveal your preference.

5. Tips
Knowing your dominant eye can improve skills. If you like shooting sports, then you align sights with the dominant eye, and photographers will frame shots in the same way. Those who understand their eye dominance can focus on techniques that enhance their hand-eye coordination, allowing them to do better in their chosen sport or activity. If you have children, you can ask them which eye they think is their dominant eye and then have them do one of the tests for fun.

The dominant eye is your brain’s best friend for focus and aim, shaping everything from sports to your daily tasks. Most people will favor the right eye, and this correct choice will influence their precision and depth perception. If they are not sure of the dominant eye, they can perform a test like the triangle method to have a clear understanding. You can use this knowledge to enhance activities, balance eye use, and check vision health regularly. Start with a quick test today, adjust habits as needed, and if your vision ever feels weird you may need to follow up with your optometrist to evaluate your eye health.

-- This article is written by Aaron Workman, DC, one of the members of Chambers Medical Group’s team of car accident chiropractors who offer a variety of treatments and therapies ranging from diagnostic testing to various soft tissue therapies for car accidents and injuries in Kentucky.

11/24/2025

The Role of Hydration in Healing

Following a motor vehicle accident (MVA), the body focuses on repairing damaged tissues. Water is a crucial component in all the body's healing functions. However, the importance of proper hydration is often overlooked due to factors like focus on pain medication, stress, and a decrease in physical activity. This lack of hydration can slow recovery and increase pain levels. Proper hydration is one of the simplest, most affordable, and most frequently neglected aspects of accident recovery. Dr. Aaron Workman of Chambers Medical Group, one of the highest rated car accident medical doctor care teams in Kentucky, discusses five important reasons to prioritize water intake after a car accident.

1. Delivers Nutrients
Blood is made of plasma which ends up being around 90% water. When you are dehydrated, it is more difficult for your heart to pump blood around your body effectively. This is a mass transit system in the body that allows all the passenger nutrients to get to the areas they are needed to speed up work. Slower blood flow means a delay in the traffic, making all the nutrients late and prolonging recovery. Whether it is strained ligaments or bruised body parts, even losing a small amount of water can make it much harder to heal properly and move. The more hydrated you stay, the easier the flow of these nutrients moves about the body, so it can function effectively.

2. Flushes Inflammation Components
Following a physical trauma, your body produces cellular waste and inflammatory chemicals that need to be removed through urination. Dehydration causes that waste to linger in your body, which can prolong swelling and soreness. By drinking enough water, you help your kidneys flush out the bad stuff more efficiently.

3. Lubrication
Spinal discs are composed of about 70–80% water. After injuries such as whiplash or a jolt to the low back, these discs can lose fluid. Maintaining proper hydration helps the discs to rehydrate, which helps restore their cushioning function and reduce stiffness. Consistently drinking enough water can lead to a reduction in neck and back pain in the mornings.

4. Reduces Headache and Brain Fog
Headaches are a common issue following a motor vehicle accident (MVA), triggered by pain medications, stress, or minor concussions. Dehydration makes the headaches worse and contributes to mental fog. It causes brain tissue to slightly contract and reduces blood flow, while also tightening neck muscles, which leads to increased tension headaches. For many dehydrated patients, simply drinking a large glass of water can begin to decrease the severity of a headache, showing how important it is for managing pain and supporting cognitive function during recovery.

5. Constipation from Pain Medications
Opioids and muscle relaxers slow the gut, and dehydration makes it worse. Hard stools can make it harder to go to the bathroom, causing more strain on lower backs and stomachs that have already had an injury and are strained. A good amount of water helps keep things moving.

As you can see, water is a very important aspect of taking control of your overall health in the most crucial times following various types of traumas. It supports your physical and mental well-being, promotes digestive health, and acts as a mass transit system for needed nutrients for repair. At Chambers Medical Group we understand the importance of all the daily necessities that can assist your road to recovery and we help provide the best advice possible as we guide you back to your normal routines. Water is a powerful medicine following an MVA. Drink early, drink often, and get moving again.

-- This article is written by Aaron Workman, DC, one of the members of Chambers Medical Group’s team of car accident chiropractors who offer a variety of treatments and therapies ranging from diagnostic testing to various soft tissue therapies for car accidents and injuries in Kentucky.

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