Pasco County Chiropractor Helps Alleviate Whiplash Pain

By Nelson Clodfelter


Whiplash is described as a hypertension of the neck immediately followed by a hyperflexion. There is a problem in evaluating this condition since an x-ray cannot detect it. However, that does not minimize the severe pain that can ensue. Help for the victim is available in the form of pain alleviation at Pasco County Chiropractic.

When a rear end collision occurs various parts of your neck are affected. The vertebrae, intervertebral discs, nerves, ligaments and muscles are seriously impacted. Forceful injury is likely even when both vehicles are moving slowly and seat belts cannot prevent whiplash.

The rough, jerking movement is similar to that caused by shaken baby syndrome. Fibers can be torn and subluxation, a misalignment, of the seven cervical discs separating them are susceptible to damage. The movement leads to the brain crashing against the inner skull.

The extent of injury that is caused depends on a number of things. Each human has different body dimensions and each automobile is larger or smaller than others. These varied factors make it impossible to predict how bad the injury is. Also, symptoms may not appear until days or weeks after the crash.

Clients bring complaints of pain in different areas of the neck and body. It can hurt across the shoulders. It can cause a stiff neck and make it impossible to turn the head. The pain sometimes radiates down into the arms.

You will receive a full evaluation prior to any care plan being initiated. Your spine will be examined physically and you will be asked to describe your pain. Questions such as when did it start and how much does it affect your quality of life must be asked and answered.

Care may involve adjusting the cervical spine, mobilization, specific exercises or spinal decompression. The reasons for selecting any of these will depend on your condition, age and health status. Appointments will be scheduled to carry out the program that is best for you.




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