Whiplash injuries are not always the result of a car accident. They may be a result of a fall, a sporting injury or repetitive movements. The damage to the joints and tissues comes from rapid acceleration/deceleration causing compression of one component and stretching of another. There may be damage to the nerves, muscles, tendons and ligaments of the neck and dysfunction of the joints between the vertebrae.

Not just the neck - some people experience mid and low back pain as a result of a whiplash type accident.

The chiropractors at Skelian Chiropractic Clinic will diagnose the source of pain, treat and improve the loss of function and then teach you how to return to a normal lifestyle.

Symptoms often associated with whiplash

• Neck pain
• Low and mid-back pain
• Fatigue
• Headaches
• Poor concentration
• Arm pain
• Dizziness

Rehabilitation is an important part of your recovery from this type of injury. Your chiropractor will give you advice on the best type of exercise to aid your recovery. Balance and core-stability exercises are very important in restoring normal function.

Rest is not a good long-term solution for whiplash. It is important to move the neck to make sure any scar tissue that does develop will become flexible. Your chiropractor will help restore normal movement to your neck as quickly as possible.

Links:
www.spine-health.com
chiropracticresearch.org
www.chiropractic-uk.co.uk