Do I Have Whiplash?
Do I Have Whiplash?
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Do I Have Whiplash?
Whiplash today affects a huge segment of society. In the U.S. there are approximately 3 million new injuries each year, with 35-50% of these victims suffering long-term pain, and about 14% becoming disabled. Whiplash is the common name for neck sprains caused by hyperextension/flexion injury to the cervical spine.
Whiplash is a Common Automotive Injury
It is commonly associated with motor vehicle accidents, usually when the vehicle has been impacted from behind. The injury is referred to as "whiplash" due to the neck being thrown backward and then forward at a rapid speed. This rapid acceleration/deceleration can cause the fibers of the neck muscles to tear, resulting in pain and decreased range of movement.
Symptoms Might Include:
- Neck pain
- Neck swelling
- Tenderness along the back of your neck
- Muscle spasms (in the side, front, or back of your neck)
- Difficulty moving your neck around
- Headache
- Pain shooting from your neck into either shoulder or arm
- Jaw pain
- Difficulty sleeping
- Depression
- Difficulty concentrating
Get Whiplash Treatment Now
The symptoms of whiplash may occur immediately or minutes to hours after the crash. The sooner after the crash that symptoms appear, the greater the chance you will have chronic pain. Most symptoms appear 48-72 hours after the crash.
Today, 45% of all persons suffering from chronic neck pain attribute it to a motor vehicle crash injury in their past.
If you have been in a motor vehicle accident and are experiencing any of these symptoms, call
Quiropráctico Impacto and schedule an appointment today.
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