From high-speed pileups to parking lot fender benders, auto collisions are extremely common and, unfortunately, often lead to severe injuries. If not treated properly, many collision-related injuries can lead to even bigger problems down the road. Three of the most common collision-related injuries are whiplash, strains, and disc injuries.
Neck injuries are the most common collision-related injuries. The greatest percentage of neck injuries are “acceleration type,” commonly called “whiplash.” These injuries are the byproduct of rear-end collisions that cause the cervical spine structures to forcibly stretch beyond their functional capacity.
The bigger the crash, the bigger the pain, right? Wrong! Auto collisions should be taken very seriously, even when the collision seems minor. In the American Journal of Orthopedics, Dr. Ruth Jackson states that the damage done to vehicles involved in collisions is not proportionate to the extent of injuries imposed on the passengers. This means that the amount of external damage on a vehicle is not equivalent to the amount of external and internal damage of a person, as is common misconception.
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If you are experiencing post-collision headaches, pain, stiffness, un-coordination, and/or lower back pain, call and schedule an appointment with an experienced chiropractor immediately, where they will:
Conduct Lateral Radiographs to determine the location and seriousness of the segmental motion problems of the cervical spine through flexion and extension exercises.
Determine whether injury is injury of joints or nerve root irritation.
Test for muscle fatigue using a specialized dynamometer (which measures force), and for unilateral dilation in order to try to prevent irritation of the cervical sympathetic nerve
Perform a precise AP Cervical in order to assure no injury goes unnoticed.
Run several x-ray examinations—when it comes to your health, real experts know one is not enough for a final analysis and proper diagnosis; as many as needed should be performed in order to ensure your well-being and satisfaction.
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