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Whiplash
Whiplash
 Injuries
to the neck caused by a rapid movement of the head backward, forward, or
side to side, is referred to as "Whiplash." Whether a result of
a car accident, sport, or work
injury, whiplash or other neck injuries warrant a thorough chiropractic
check-up. The biggest danger with these injuries is that the symptoms can
take years to develop. Too often people don't seek treatment until more
serious complications develop. Even after whiplash victims settle their
insurance claims, between 39%-56% report they still suffer with symptoms
two years later.
No visable damage
No visable damage
 In
the past, a typical whiplash injury where no bones were broken, was hard to document. Soft
tissue injuries do not show up on x-ray and
insurance companies would deny coverage. Literally adding insult to injury, the patient
suffering all too real pain was considered to be a fraud, a liar, or at best a
hypochondriac. New imaging devices (CAT Scans, Magnetic Imaging, and Ultra-Sound)
may show
soft tissue damages and insurance companies cover most whiplash
treatment.
When no bones
are broken and the head doesn't strike the windshield, typical symptoms are as follows:
92% complain of neck pain, which typically starts two hours up to two days after
the accident, but can be weeks or months later. This is often the result of tightened muscles that react to either muscle
tears or excessive movement of joints from ligament damage. The muscles tighten in an
effort to splint and support the head, limiting the excessive movement. 
About
57% of those suffering from whiplash complain of headaches. The pain may be on one side or
both, on again off again or constant, in one spot or more generalized. These headaches, like
the neck pain, are often the result of tightened, tensed muscles trying to keep the head
stable and, like tension headaches, they are often felt behind the eyes.
Shoulder pain often described as pain radiating down the back of the neck into the
shoulder blade area, may also be the result of tensed muscles,
accounting for 49% of injuries caused by whiplash.
Muscle tears are often described as burning pain, prickling or tingling. More severe
disc damage may cause sharp pain with certain movements, with or without radiation into
the arms, hand and fingers, which are relieved by holding your hand over your head.
The learn more about whiplash, click one of the
links below. If you have any additional questions, just ask us.
Children suffer too
Children suffer too
Whiplash associated disorders do not exclude children.
In fact, children involved in automobile accidents are often neglected
in these types of injuries when in actuality, they suffer from the
same symptoms and are at a greater risk for damages. Adding
fuel to the fire, a number of insurance companies
object to paying for the care of children when the literature shows
that they are at two-thirds the risk of adults.
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