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 Whiplash
is a powerful force. Like the sudden, sharp snap of a whip,
it hurls your head backwards (hyperextension) and forward (hyperflexion),
injuring your
neck. A car accident, sports injury, or simply a push from
behind - all can cause a whiplash injury. You can also have
"hidden whiplash", since symptoms don't always appear right
away. Chiropractors are spine specialists uniquely trained
to diagnose and treat whiplash, relieve its symptoms, and
help prevent more serious injuries from developing.Your
head is delicately balanced on the top of your neck, held by
fragile structures. The snapping motion of whiplash damages
your neck, upsetting its balance. Then your neck can't
easily move or support your head. A wide array of symptoms
may follow in the wake of whiplash: neck and shoulder pain,
headache, stiffness, or dizziness. If left untreated, more
serious problems may develop.
Spinal adjustments restore balance, helping to reduce
stiffness and relieve pain and pressure in joints and
nerves. Adjustments also realign vertebrae, improving your
neck's strength, flexibility, and range of motion. Your
chiropractor can tailor treatment to your particular injury.
Because soft tissue takes time to heal, you may need regular
treatment over a peroid of time.
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