Accidents happen at any place and any time. On the road, even if you take all the necessary precautions to keep safe, you can still find yourself involved in an unfortunate accident. If you start feeling some pain around your neck after a collision, immediately seek the help of a chiropractor.
What can happen during a car crash?
The sudden full stop or collision that occurs during a car crash can cause what is called whiplash; where neck is forcefully whipped or thrown. This can lead to muscle and ligament tear. If not put under immediate observation by a professional, the condition might get worse and harder to handle in the future.
How does a chiropractor treat whiplash?
The appropriate chiropractic treatment is unique to the whiplash injury that the patient has. That said, there are four commonly employed modes of treatment that chiropractors use for whiplash, namely: muscle relaxation and/or stimulation, spinal manipulation, various types of exercise, and advising the patient on certain ergonomic and lifestyle changes.
Spinal manipulation for whiplash
Spinal manipulation—the primary treatment for joint dysfunction resulting from whiplash—involves gently shifting the affected joint into the direction in which it is being hampered. In many cases, instead of a slow push, the chiropractor will choose to use a short burst of thrust.
If you believe you are suffering from a whiplash, visit a chiropractor immediately.
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