Whiplash can
occur whenever you have rapid acceleration or deceleration but most
often is associated with car accidents. In this injury the ligaments and
soft tissues are strained or sprained which can be accompanied by
inflamation, muscle spasm, decrease range of motion caused by
subluxation, or increased range of motion due to ligamentous damage.
Studies have shown that even low speed collisions can cause whiplash and
seat belts don't protect your neck while air bags may or may not
depending on the model. Once this damage has occured chiropractic
treatment coupled with physical rehab will help return to normal
following your recovery.
Borchgrevink G. Acute treatment of whiplash neck sprain injuries: a randomized trial of treatment during the first 14 days after a car accident. Spine 1998; vol 23, no. 1:25-31.
Squires B. Soft-tissue injuries of the cervical spine: A 15-year follow-up. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (British Edition) 1996; vol 70B, pp955-57.
Lord S. Chronic cervical zygapophysial joint pain after whiplash. Spine 1996; vol 21, no.15:1737- 45. Spitzer W. Redefining "whiplash" and its management. Scientific Monograph of the Quebec Task Force on Whiplash-Associated Disorders, Spine vol20, no.8S:1s-72s
Borchgrevink G. Acute treatment of whiplash neck sprain injuries: a randomized trial of treatment during the first 14 days after a car accident. Spine 1998; vol 23, no. 1:25-31.
Squires B. Soft-tissue injuries of the cervical spine: A 15-year follow-up. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (British Edition) 1996; vol 70B, pp955-57.
Lord S. Chronic cervical zygapophysial joint pain after whiplash. Spine 1996; vol 21, no.15:1737- 45. Spitzer W. Redefining "whiplash" and its management. Scientific Monograph of the Quebec Task Force on Whiplash-Associated Disorders, Spine vol20, no.8S:1s-72s