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Whiplash: What is it?

Imperium Health Center

Whiplash is a neck injury resulting from forceful, rapid movement of the neck. Whiplash is commonly caused by rear-end car accidents. But whiplash can also result from sports accidents, physical abuse, and other types of traumas, such as a fall.

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Spotting the Signs: When Whiplash Requires Serious Attention

Fullness of Life Chiropractic

If it is not treated, whiplash can develop into a serious public health problem. Those who have been in an accident and have sustained injuries should make getting treatment for whiplash their top priority in order to lower their risk of developing long-term health issues. These treatments may also be combined with one another.

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What Is the Florida 14-Day Accident Law?

Oviedo Chiropractic

Furthermore, if you require treatment that exceeds your PIP coverage, a prompt diagnosis can be very helpful in securing a larger car accident settlement. Common injuries, such as whiplash and concussion , may require months of chiropractic care to fully recover. Some may take days to appear, while others may take weeks or months.

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Who Pays For A Chiropractor After An Accident?

Oviedo Chiropractic

The most common injury that presents following a car accident is whiplash, and it’s not something that presents right away. Whiplash can cause neck pain, dizziness, nausea, blurred vision, and more, so it’s crucial to seek treatment. Even in a slow-moving fender bender, there can still be damage to your joints.

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 Understanding Injury Types and Timelines After Auto Accidents

Accident Care Chiropractic

From Whiplash to Fractures: Exploring Injury Types and Recovery Timelines After Auto Accidents Auto accidents can produce a wide range of injuries, each with varying recovery timelines. Whiplash is a common neck injury often resulting from a sudden backward and forward movement of the head, commonly experienced in car accidents.

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Is It Normal To Feel Pain After an Accident?

Oviedo Chiropractic

This is one of the reasons why whiplash is such a common neck injury following a car accident. The amount of time you feel discomfort will be heavily dependent on the damage you sustained, and your diagnosis from your doctor. Your head and neck, however, are free to move. How Long Should You Be Sore After a Car Accident?

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What Happens To Your Body After a Car Crash?

Oviedo Chiropractic

Whiplash occurs when your neck is thrown back or forwards, stretching the muscles, soft tissues, and tendons. Seeking medical care from health professionals such as a chiropractor can lead to a swift diagnosis and effective, drug-free treatment. Injuring the spinal cord can lead to severe results, such as partial paralysis.