Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Pasco County Chiropractor Helps Alleviate Whiplash Pain For Auto Accident Victims

By Nelson Clodfelter


Whiplash is described as a hypertension of the neck immediately followed by a hyperflexion. There is a problem in evaluating this condition since an x-ray cannot detect it. However, that does not minimize the severe pain that can ensue. Help for the victim is available in the form of pain alleviation at Pasco County Chiropractic.

When a rear end collision occurs various parts of your neck are affected. The vertebrae, intervertebral discs, nerves, ligaments and muscles are seriously impacted. Forceful injury is likely even when both vehicles are moving slowly and seat belts cannot prevent whiplash.

While your body is stabilized, the movement of your head can tear fibers and cause subluxation of seven cervical discs. The actual force may cause brain damage because the movement causes the brain to crash against the inner skull.

The extent of injury that is caused depends on a number of things. Each human has different body dimensions and each automobile is larger or smaller than others. These varied factors make it impossible to predict how bad the injury is. Also, symptoms may not appear until days or weeks after the crash.

Clients bring complaints of pain in different areas of the neck and body. It can hurt across the shoulders. It can cause a stiff neck and make it impossible to turn the head. The pain sometimes radiates down into the arms.

The examination begins with a physical inspection of the spine. You will be questioned about the onset of pain and how intense it is. It is relevant if you are unable to work. Perhaps you cannot even bear to go for a short walk.

After the assessment a decision will be made regarding the type of care you should receive. It may involve either mobilization or adjustments to the cervical spine. Spinal decompression achieved through traction may be considered appropriate. You age and condition will determine the appropriate care plan for you. A series of office visits will be scheduled for you to receive that care.




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