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Whiplash
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Whiplash injury occurs when the body reacts to a deceleration or
acceleration force by hyperflexion or hyperextension of the neck .
Whiplash injuries are very common in car accidents. Numerous studies have shown
that the forces on the occupant of a damaged vehicle can be five times the
force to the vehicle.
Uncomplicated cases of whiplash are the result of sprained ligaments in the
neck. The muscles naturally spasm as a protective mechanism. Pain from the
whiplash may be a stiff neck and may go down one or both arms.
Relief for the simple case of whiplash can be found with chiropractic
adjustments, physical therapy, pain medication and a soft neck collar.
A more severe case of whiplash is indicated by persistent pain that lasts for
more than one month. This can indicate that the whiplash more extensively
damaged your muscles and nerves. Whiplash can also lead to discs rupturing in
the neck like a "slipped" or herniated disc in the back.
Other symptoms from a car accident and whiplash may include pain extending into
the shoulder, elbow, wrist or hand, low back pain, headaches and more.
 
An article published in the Journal of Orthopedic Medicine in 1999 pointed out
the superiority of chiropractic care for patients suffering from long term
whiplash .
The authors of the article noted that a previous study had shown that 26 of 28
patients, or 93 percent of patients with chronic whiplash benefited from
chiropractic care.
In the authors' own study, they interviewed 100 consecutive chiropractic
referrals of patients with chronic whiplash . Their results also showed that of
the 93 patients who remained in the study, 69 of them, or 74 percent, found
improvement.
The researchers concluded their opening comments with the statement, “The
results from this study provide further evidence that chiropractic is an
effective treatment for chronic whiplash symptoms.”
EXPERT EVALUATION
In our office we have years of training and the latest treatment and diagnostic
techniques to determine your injury. We will refer you to a specialist
when needed, obtain testing and provide documentation of our findings for
insurance companies and attorneys. Dr. Tarrabain has for many years,
specialized in the evaluation and care of whiplash victims. Because of
this, he brings a high level of knowledge and experience to the assessment and
care of each and every individual.
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