Whiplash
Whiplash occurs when the
neck and head are thrown forward and back or side to side in a
violent manner. If a spine has been whipped out of its
normal balanced alignment, the first sign of an injury will
usually be soreness and stiffness of the neck and/or back
muscles. Although these are usually the first signs, you can
have whiplash without even realizing it. Symptoms such as aches
and pain, headaches, numbness, nervousness, irritability, and
depression may not be experienced until months or years after
the accident.The most
critical damage that occurs during whiplash is that, almost
every time, the violent motion wrenches the bones of the upper
spine out of normal alignment. These misalignments create
a chain reaction in the body that further inhibits the body's
ability to function normally. This lack of function
extends to the body's ability to heal.
This misalignment of the spinal
bones puts pressure on the nerves that exit the brain. The
brain uses the nervous system to control all functions of the
body. When the flow of the nerve impulses is compromised,
the messages your body gets from the brain are distorted or
slowed down. Without the proper instructions from your brain,
the soft tissue cannot heal itself and will remain in a
malfunctioned state. If your body does not get the proper
care it needs to reestablish good communication through the
nerves, the body may mend the injured spine in a distorted
position which can contribute to chronic and more severe
problems later.
Chiropractic is the only
profession that specifically addresses these misalignments.
Through gentle realigning of the spinal bones, chiropractic can
correct the damage done by whiplash and help the body heal
itself.
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