Neck Pain 101

NECK PAIN 101 NECK INJURIES ARE COMMON IN CAR CRASHES Types include.. I Whiplash 1 Cervical radiculopathy I Disc injuries WHIPLASH IS THE MOST COMMON 20% of people in rear-end crashes get it 3-5% 25% are on experience chronic neck disability after 1 year pain from it EARLY DIAGNOSIS IS KEY You may not have symptoms right away Get examined after a crash even if you feel fine A doctor can diagnose a condition before you have signs REDUCE YOUR RISK OF NECK INJURIES FROM CRASHES Practice defensive driving Always wear a seat belt Adjust head restraints to cushion your neck DEALING WITH NECK PAIN? HELP IS AVAILABLE See a chiropractor for diagnosis and treatment Undergo chiropractic adjustments Get physical therapy Do exercises to strengthen and stretch your neck • Neck rolls Shoulder stretches • Shoulder rolls Provided by: ECKERT CHIROPRACTIC www.eckertchiropracticcenter.com Sources: www.alaskaspineinstitute.com/articles/easing-pain-whiplash www.whiplashprevention.org/Employers/WhiplashMatters/Pages/FAQ.aspx www.all-about-car-accidents.com/car-accident-injuries.html www.livestrong.com/article/196445-neck-back-exercises-for-whiplash/