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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. CT scans are known for their superior detail compared to general X-rays.

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7 Common Car Accident Injuries (& How Chiropractic Can Help)

Oviedo Chiropractic

Whiplash We’ve all heard of whiplash because it is a common injury but how many actually know what it is? Whiplash is an injury to the soft tissues in the neck caused by a rapid forward and backward motion. Many types of car accidents can cause this but whiplash most often occurs after rear-end collisions or head-on collisions.

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What Is the Florida 14-Day Accident Law?

Oviedo Chiropractic

Common injuries, such as whiplash and concussion , may require months of chiropractic care to fully recover. Some of the most common car accident injuries are whiplash , head injuries, joint misalignment, and soft tissue injuries, and chiropractors can help treat each of these.

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Smart Timing After Slips, Trips and Falls

Foundation for Chiropractic Progress

If the fall causes a jerk or hitting of the head, the effect can be like that of a whiplash injury and a concussion may be present along with injury to the cervical spine (neck). Recognizing the risk of mini-fractures that may not show up on X-rays right away. Concussion is one of the most serious.

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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. Injuries in the neck are also known to cause headaches and shoulder pain. At Oviedo Chiropractic, we use on-site X-rays to diagnose your condition and provide adjustments the same day.

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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. Your doctor will be able to tell you more but any vision changes, dizziness, tinnitus, headaches, or other head-related symptoms that are not normal for you need an evaluation immediately. Herniated discs are also common.

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Understanding the Different Types of Chiropractic Specialties and Their Benefits

Petrak Family Chiropractic Center

The beauty of chiropractic lies in its versatility—beyond the commonly treated ailments, it also offers proven solutions for a diverse array of health issues such as headaches, migraines, sports injuries , whiplash, sciatica , fibromyalgia, scoliosis, and even knee and ankle discomfort.

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