By Elke Hermann


Whiplash is an incredibly common injury that largely results from unnatural movement of the spine that often happens when people are sitting in stationary vehicles and are rear-ended. If this isn't bad enough, whiplash injuries are frequently overlooked and they may not be cared for correctly following these events.

Delayed care for these types of injuries actually aggravate the affected area of the spine and it can also increase the amount of time that is needed for the injury to get better. When people are able to get individualize care that includes strategic motion activities and other forms of structured, chiropractic care, they can recover at a much more rapid rate. They can also limit how long they are require to continue daily use of cervical collars or other support devices.

Whiplash, independent of its level of severity, should never be overlooked. The symptoms vary widely with whiplash. The injury can be mild with little impact upon one's daily life. However, the symptoms can be extremely painful and actually prevent a patient from doing simple daily tasks. Most cases (mild or severe) cause significant muscle stiffness that, in severe and unresolved instances, may possibly result in life-long chronic conditions.

Chiropractor Therapies to Mitigate Whiplash Symptoms

Chiropractic doctors use a number of techniques when addressing whiplash. They help help by 1. Alleviating Muscle Tension through gentle stretches that reduce pressure and stress. 2. Stimulating The Affected muscles by using pressure point applications and stretching together. 3. Performing spinal adjustments at the affected area to limit pain. 4. Using McKenzie Exercises that allow patients to contribute to the healing process in-between each session. Together, these chiropractic therapies improve mobility and promote faster healing.

Every case of whiplash has its own challenges and distinct range of symptoms. Sometimes chiropractors are unable to perform immediate spinal adjustments due to the severity of these injuries, but there remains a number of highly effective techniques that these professionals can still employ to benefit whiplash irrespective of its seriousness.




About the Author:



0 comments:

Post a Comment

top