Automobile accident injuries :

 

Any automobile accident, major or minor can have a great influence on the integrity and the structure of the spinal column.  The first order of business after an automobile accident is controlling those life-threatening situations such as hemorrhages, breathing difficulties, broken bones, etc. These and other medical emergencies are specialities of emergency medicine. 

Whiplash is a modern and a serious injury to the neck and spine caused by the sudden violent snapping forward of the head and neck then followed by a backward whipping type motion of the head.  This impact puts tremendous strain on the neck resulting in torn muscles and stretched ligaments and spinal damage. The force of an impact during an automobile accident, even if safely buckled in, can be transmitted from the automobile and absorbed by the spine of the occupants, causing spinal subluxations.  These spinal misalignments may take months or even years to surface.  By then you may not even associate the neck stiffness, persistent headaches, dizziness, burning between the shoulder blades, numbness or tingling sensations in the hands or the reduced ability to turn or bend your neck, with the real cause, that fender bender which has long been fixed.  Spinal misalignments that are created in the spine during an accident often remain in the body and prevent you from healing properly. This is another reason why so many people say that "they just haven't felt right since the accident," and also why they may continue not to feel right for months or even years after an automobile accident.  Approximately 85% of all disorders involving the neck have been the result of automobile accidents. Whiplash can also occur with other traumatic events such as roller-coaster rides or wrestling around.  If left untreated the condition will only worsen.

If you or anyone you know has been in an automobile accident, even if there's no obvious symptoms right away, they should be examined by a qualified Chiropractic physician.  The damage from spinal misalignments may take months or even years to surface and an examination today could save an automobile accident victim from much pain and illness later in life.  Chiropractic care can be the difference between true recovery, healing and strength or lingering pain, sickness and disability.

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If you have any questions concerning Chiropractic care for Whiplash, don't hesitate to call Dr. Skaggs today, at Skaggs Chiropractic, LLC. 417-624-4242. Remember Chiropractic first, Drugs second, and Surgery is always the last resort.

Disclaimer:  No individuals, including those currently under our active care, should use the information and/or resources contained here within to self diagnose or self treat any health related condition(s).  Diagnosis and treatment of all health conditions should only be performed by your doctor of chiropractic or other licensed health care professional.