Why to See a Chiropractor If You Have Been in an Auto/Car Accident
“I was in a small car accident two years ago and my neck just hasn’t felt the same since then.”
Although ‘walking it off’ seems like a more convenient approach for neck and low back pain at the moment, the long-term effects of whiplash if left untreated can be debilitating and costly.
Whiplash is an injury of the cervical spine that commonly occurs following a car accident and more specifically, a rear end collision. Just as the name indicates and upon impact, the neck is forced backward and then forward in a manner similar to the motion of someone cracking a whip. This forced motion can drive spinal ligaments and muscles beyond their normal range of motion.
Predisposing Factors for Pain Following an Auto Accident
Research indicates that women seem to be prone to more extensive whiplash injuries than men.
Source: Stemper BD, et al. J Biomechanics 2003;36: 1281-1289.
Diagnosis of Whiplash from a Car Accident
A thorough exam will be performed to best assess the nature of a whiplash injury. In addition, the following tools are commonly used:
Treatment Options
At Miami Sports Chiropractic & Yoga Center we follow a treat and release treatment philosophy and encourage a patient’s active participation in their own treatment plan to limit their reliance on chiropractic services to treat their pain.
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