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Tuesday, November 8, 2016

By Donna Beley


Whiplash occurs in low speed car accidents - the force of the crash is not absorbed by the vehicle and is instead passed on to the passengers. This can result in the neck going first one way and then the other rapidly, causing a sprain or strain of the neck muscles and in some cases a mild concussion.

Regular doctors and medicine cannot help very much to solve the problems caused from whiplash. The most they can do is give the patient something to make them comfortable. The best that can do is simply cover up the pain. Range of motion can be restored and the stiffness and pain can be relieved with the help of a Charlotte NC chiropractor.

Sometimes a person does not have any symptoms or pain from whiplash injuries for days or weeks after a wreck. The best thing you can do is see a chiropractor right away after you have been in an accident, even if you are not in pain. They can help and may even prevent you from experiencing that awful pain. By making sure your neck and back are in proper alignment, they can prevent long-term problems and can help scar tissue not to form.

A good chiropractor with experience treating these kinds of injuries will also help you with accident and insurance paperwork, but the most important thing is to resolve the pain and stiffness. It is not uncommon for whiplash sufferers to be unable to turn their head properly.

It is possible to prevent whiplash in accidents or contact sports by faithfully doing the neck and back exercises your chiropractor teaches you. If you already have it, they will also help you recover faster. Always use your headrest when riding in a vehicle.

After a wreck, get chiropractic care right away, even if you have no symptoms. He can examine and evaluate you, doing whatever is necessary to meet your physical needs. Damage from whiplash can be very uncomfortable and painful, taking a long time to heal. Do not delay.




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