Taking Falls Seriously The first thing you may feel after a fall is embarrassment. The next thing you may feel is pain! Any fall, no matter how uneventful it may seem, can cause damage of some degree to the spinal structure. The damage involved can range from either knocking a portion of the spine out of place or aggravating any existing condition. Depending on the type of fall it is also possible to experience symptoms similar to a whiplash injury. Your spine is designed to withstand a certain amount of shock from a fall or injury. The discs in between each of the spinal vertebrae cushion much of the force of the impact. It is when the force of the injury is greater than what the spinal structure can withstand that vertebrae can become dislocated and pressure on sensitive spinal nerves result.

What To Do

If you have a fall, it is important to seek a full evaluation of your bones, muscles, nerves and joints including your spine by a doctor of Chiropractic. The doctor will examine you to evaluate what type of damage if any has occurred. The precaution will ensure that your are getting the proper care you need to maintain optimum health. To find out how your condition will be helped, contact Dr. Venis at the Back & Neck Pain Center (727)726-4743.