Bottom Line: Whiplash is the term used to describe the injuries that occur as a direct result of a forceful, uncontrolled, and rapid back and forth motion of the neck. These injuries can occur during sports, slips and falls, or auto accidents. Most of us have heard of this type of injury. Most of us know whiplash pain is often associated with auto accidents. However, what we may not know is that whiplash injuries used to be considered "no big deal." Needless to say, times have … [Read more...] about Whiplash: How These Injuries Can Cause Chronic Pain
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Shoulder Pain After a Car Accident: What Does it Mean?
Bottom Line: It may surprise you to learn that shoulder injuries, like whiplash injuries, are some of the most common challenges people face after a car accident. If you’re driving and have your hands on the steering wheel at the time of an accident, the sudden forces created by the event can result in a torn rotator cuff. Why it Matters: Your shoulder is one of the most dynamic and unstable joints in your body and one of the most complex parts. It’s made up of a collection of … [Read more...] about Shoulder Pain After a Car Accident: What Does it Mean?
Whiplash: The Symptoms You Need to Know
Bottom Line: Whiplash is an injury that occurs when your body is suddenly forced backward and forward. It's the most common injury that happens during an automobile accident, and it's one of the leading causes of chronic neck and back pain. While a fender bender may not seem like a big deal, new research has shown that even small accidents can result in significant injuries. Why it Matters: The violent forces that occur during an auto accident can cause damage to your spinal … [Read more...] about Whiplash: The Symptoms You Need to Know
What You Need to Know About Delayed Pain After a Car Accident
Bottom Line: If you can walk away after a car accident without any catastrophic injuries, you may consider yourself lucky! Even if you feel okay after exchanging information and speaking with the police, it’s always a good idea to see a Chiropractor following an auto accident. With your adrenaline pumping in the aftermath, your brain may not immediately register the pain signals coming from your body. Often only after you’ve had some time to calm down do you notice you may be struggling with … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know About Delayed Pain After a Car Accident
Whiplash: How These Injuries Can Cause Chronic Pain
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
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