Whiplash
You’re waiting at a stoplight. The sound of screeching tires is
followed by the harsh sound of metal hitting metal. Your car is suddenly
being pushed forward!
You’re being rear-ended!
In a split second, your body is pushed against your seat. Your head, isolated by your neck, delays its reaction.
Then, your body changes directions, moving forward to the limits of
your seatbelt. Then your head
Even a minor fender bender can produce a whiplash injury. It may take
a day or two, or sometimes months for symptoms to appear. Now what?is snapped backwards! You can’t stop it.
Get to our office for an examination!
Specific chiropractic spinal adjustments, because they can help
restore proper motion and position of individual spinal bones, can help
promote proper healing.
“The longer you wait,” says Dr. Troy Buescher, “the more unseen damage there is and the longer it seems to take to recover.”
Frequently Asked Questions:
Why do I have pain in my arms and hands?
Because the nerves to the arms and
hands exit the spine through the injured area of the neck, numbness and
tingling are common. Even lower back pain can result directly from the
trauma, or as a reaction to the loss of proper spinal curves.
Why did my headaches start more than a week after my accident?
Whether you’ve been in an accident,
stressed at work, or over-exerted yourself in the garden, your body is
constantly adapting to the environment. When your capacity to adapt is
exhausted, symptoms can appear. This can take days, weeks, months or
years to occur.
Why do minor collisions cause so much trauma to the spine?
Without getting into the laws of
physics, the simple explanation is that in a more forceful automobile
accident, the car itself absorbs much of the energy. In the more common
parking lot “fender benders”, the energy is more directly transferred to
the driver and passengers.
Can I prevent a whiplash injury?
Since car accidents are the major
cause of whiplash injuries, defensive driving skills can help. Be sure
your taillights and turn signals are properly working. Allow enough
stopping distance in front of you. When you slow down or stop, always
check your rear view mirror to see if the driver behind you is paying
attention.
