What is Whiplash?
Whiplash is a generic term applied to certain injuries of the neck. Injuries that occur when the neck is suddenly and/or violently jolted in one direction and then another, creating a whip-like movement. Whiplash is most commonly seen in people involved in motor vehicle accidents, but it can also occur from falls, sports injuries, work injuries, and other incidents. Most whiplash injuries are associated with forward and backward movement of the head and neck on the shoulders. Side-impact crashes, or crashes when that happen while a person’s head is turned, may result in side-to-side or even oblique whiplash-style injuries to the neck. Although severe whiplash injuries can result in paralysis and even death, most such injuries range from relatively mild to moderate. Keep in mind that even mild injuries may have a significant effect on the spine and your health.
Whiplash injuries and symptoms are varied and numerous. The average head weighs 14lbs- because of the way the neck supports the head, which in turn pivots and rotates upon the neck, the neck is under immense stress in normal daily activities. Chiropractors Coventry are well-versed in treating whiplash and its related symptoms.
When a blow or violent or sudden impact are received to the head, the consequences for the neck and shoulders can be severe. Car accidents are frequently associated with whiplash injuries, but it’s true to say that any violent or sudden blow to the head may cause a whiplash injury, and may result in the following injuries, pain and symptoms:
- Neck pain
- Neck stiffness
- Shoulder pain
- Dizziness
- Lower back pain
- Arm pain
- Numbness in the hands
- Ringing in the ears
- Blurred vision
- Lack of concentration
- Jaw pain
- Face pain
- Vertigo
- Nausea
- Headaches
- Memory problems
- Irritability
- Insomnia/ inability to sleep properly
Cold Laser Therapy treatment can successfully treat whiplash and its associated symptoms. CLT is offered by Central Chiropractic Clinic.
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