Whiplash is one of the most common injuries from auto
accidents. It happens when impact throws the head
violently in one direction, the muscles react to "whip" it
back in the opposite direction. The spine, usually in the
neck, can suffer mild to severe impairment. Muscles,
tendons, and ligaments, as well as other soft tissues, are
also often damaged.
The initial symptoms of whiplash may be a sore or stiff
neck, perhaps along with a headache within a few hours
of the accident. Pain or numbness or a pins-and-needles
tingling in the back, arms, and hands may occur. Ringing
in the ears, dizziness, hearing loss, or blurred vision have
also been reported.
A chiropractic checkup is essential to know the extent of
the spinal injury and to provide care to realign the spinal
column.
accidents. It happens when impact throws the head
violently in one direction, the muscles react to "whip" it
back in the opposite direction. The spine, usually in the
neck, can suffer mild to severe impairment. Muscles,
tendons, and ligaments, as well as other soft tissues, are
also often damaged.
The initial symptoms of whiplash may be a sore or stiff
neck, perhaps along with a headache within a few hours
of the accident. Pain or numbness or a pins-and-needles
tingling in the back, arms, and hands may occur. Ringing
in the ears, dizziness, hearing loss, or blurred vision have
also been reported.
A chiropractic checkup is essential to know the extent of
the spinal injury and to provide care to realign the spinal
column.
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