WHIPLASH
Whiplash is defined as an "injury to the cervical spine caused by an abrupt jerking motion of the
head, either backward or forward."  As a result of whiplash, a loss of the normal curve of the
neck occurs as well as restriction of the nerves and blood vessels that pass through the openings
result of whiplash, a loss of the normal curve of the neck occurs as well as result of whiplash, a
loss of the normal curve of the neck occurs as well as restriction of the nerves and blood vessels
that pass through the openings restriction of the nerves and blood vessels that pass through the
openings of the cervical spine.  Associated symptoms of these pinched nerves or constricted
blood vessels include:

  • Neck Pain
  • Headache
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Low Back Pain
  • Difficulty Swallowing
  • Blurred Vision
  • Ringing in the Ears
  • Nausea
  • Fatigue or Weakness
  • Irritability
  • Dizziness
  • Vertigo (sense of rotation)

Which symptoms occur from whiplash injury depend on how the injury was sustained.  Often
times, the symptoms do not appear until days, weeks or even months after an accident.  
Chiropractic treatment has a long history of success with whiplash injury and its long-term
ramifications.  Spinal manipulation will relieve pinched nerves and constriction of blood vessels by
correcting spinal misalignments and returning the normal cervical curve.

It's always a wise choice to have a chiropractic examination following an automobile accident.
Don't delay in getting treatment for Whiplash injury.  

                                                              
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