Whiplash: More Than Just a Pain in the Neck

WHIPLASH MORE THAN JUST A PAIN IN THE NECK WHIPLASH AT A GLANCE MPH 2/3 of people involved in car accidents develop occur in crashes of whiplash symptoms Whiplash can Whiplash symptoms may take 2-48 hours to show up as little as 5 mph Whiplash usually results in sprains and strains Whiplash can be caused by side, front, or rear collisions WHAT WHIPLASH INJURIES CAN CAUSE Strains in the muscles and tendons of the neck and back Sprains in the spinal column Chronic pain Dislocated or fractured vertebrae Disc herniation SYMPTOMS OF WHIPLASH Pain and stiffness in the neck Decreased Pain when shaking or nodding your head range of motion Dizziness, Headaches that shoot towards your forehead nausea, or blurred vision HOW WHIPLASH IS TREATED Chiropractic care Activity Doctors help with manipulation, mobilization, and exercises to reduce pain Moderate movement, stretching, and exercise can be of great help Ice Injections Ice for 20-30 minutes on and off for 2-3 days following the injury Generally used in cases with severe injuries to discs, vertebrae, or nerves PROVIDED BY: ACCIDENT CHIROPRACTORS WWW.ACCIDENTCHIROPRACTORS.COM SOURCES: http://www.bcmj.org/article/practical-management-whip- lash-guide-patients http://www.knowyourback.org/Documents/whiplash.pdf http://www.masschiro.org/Articles.php?topic=14&story=91 http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/neck-strain-whiplash http://www.spencerssolicitors.com/accident-guides/can-you-sus- tain-a-whiplash-injury-in-a-low-speed-collision.html