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A "whiplash injury" occurs when the
head is suddenly
 forced
beyond the normal limits of motion.
In the case of rear-end collision,
the neck muscles violently snap the
head forward. Then, an immediate
reflex causes the head to propel
backwards.
In a whiplash injury, the
supportive soft tissues in your neck are often over stretched or torn and
spinal joints can become misaligned.
Misaligned vertebrae can cause
the nerve roots and blood vessels in your neck to become compressed.,
stretched or irritated. This may interfere with nerve transmission and
blood supply to vital body functions.
The normal curve of the
cervical spine is altered and join motion becomes restricted. Weakened
tissues are no longer able to support the vertebrae in proper position.
That's why it is so difficult to keep your head upright after a whiplash!
The instability of the structures within your neck can cause anything from
dizziness and pain, to loss of strength and limited movement.
Chiropractic care can relieve
the symptoms of whiplash that you're now experiencing, and can often prevent
your cervical spine from developing serious problems later on in life!
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How many times have you heard
someone imply that your whiplash pain is "all in your head?" A newly
released frustration study now ends the controversy over pain
associated with whiplash injury.
