Bottom Line: Whiplash injuries used to be considered "no big deal', but times have changed. Doctors now know that whiplash can cause lifelong pain and disability if not treated properly. During a car accident, the head often suddenly moves forward and backward with a tremendous amount of force. Even low-speed collisions can generate enough force to injure the delicate ligaments in your neck that support your head. Why it Matters: When you experience a whiplash injury, your head and neck … [Read more...] about Whiplash: How These Injuries Can Cause Chronic Pain
Auto Accident
Whiplash: A Little Goes a Long Way
Bottom Line: The term whiplash is the term used to describe the injuries that result from a rapid back and forth motion of the neck. These injuries can occur during a car crash, sports accident, or during a slip and fall. The most common symptoms of a whiplash injury are neck pain, headaches, and radiating pain into the shoulders, arms, and hands. Why it Matters: Pain after whiplash happens when the delicate ligaments supporting your neck have been damaged, and new research … [Read more...] about Whiplash: A Little Goes a Long Way
What Happens to My Body During a Car Accident?
Bottom Line: Your body wasn't designed to deal with the forces that occur in a car accident. Even though modern cars have an array of safety features, the damage from an accident can range from small aches to life-changing injuries. The force that both your vehicle and body absorb while driving along the road is known as kinetic energy. Your vehicle has been carefully built to displace the (kinetic) energy that occurs during an accident. However, no matter what type of car you have, … [Read more...] about What Happens to My Body During a Car Accident?
Newsletter, October 2019
Roads are slick, so please drive carefully! Heavy autumn rains cause oils to rise to the surface of roads, meaning reducing traction. This is likely one reason that we (unfortunately) treat more people who have been in motor vehicle accidents during the fall than during any other time of year. Remember to remain aware and alert while driving, maintain a good stopping distance, and break early and slowly rather than suddenly. However, if you are in an accident, contact us and schedule an exam … [Read more...] about Newsletter, October 2019
What to do if you are in an auto accident
Why you should seek care following a motor vehicle accident Say you’re stopped at a traffic light and the driver behind you doesn’t slow down in time. They end up running into you at a low speed, say 10mph. You’re startled and annoyed, but when you exit your car and look at your bumper you see just a small scratch and you’re relieved. You exchange information with the other driver and carry on with your day. However, later that day you strangely start to feel tightness and pain in your neck … [Read more...] about What to do if you are in an auto accident
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