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Whiplash: What is it?

Imperium Health Center

Causes of Whiplash Most whiplash injuries are caused from sudden force or movement such as sudden acceleration or deceleration that strains your neck and spine, damaging bone, muscle, ligaments and nerves. Symptoms can appear immediately, but can sometimes take up to 12 hours after the event to show.

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The 18 Most Popular Chiropractic Tools and Equipment

ChiroTouch

Pulstar FRAS Adjusting Instrument For patients with joint subluxation, restricted joint mobility, myofascial spasm, and ligamentous strain, the Pulstar FRAS (Functional Rating and Analysis System) adjusting instrument can be a highly effective diagnostic and treatment tool. Portable tables. Elevation tables.

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Spotting the Signs: When Whiplash Requires Serious Attention

Fullness of Life Chiropractic

These include the following: avoiding activities like sports or heavy lifting that strain or overextend your neck muscles wearing a neck brace when participating in certain activities ensuring that your vehicle is outfitted with seatbelts and headrests to help support your neck and minimize the force of a collision.

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How Sports Massage Enhances Athletic Performance and Prevents Injuries

Any Spine

By focusing on the muscles, tendons, and ligaments, sports massage helps maintain the body’s resilience against the rigors of training and competition. Another key question I recommend is, “What is your approach to post-event recovery and pre-event preparation?”

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Common Misconceptions About Car Accidents and Injuries

Accident Care Chiropractic

Whiplash is a neck injury commonly caused by a sudden jerking motion of the head backward and then forward. Although you might feel neck and upper back pain immediately, it's common to not feel whiplash symptoms for a few days after the event. Whiplash injuries are often associated with rear-end car collisions.