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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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Hippocampus study shows chronic pain can be predicted within three days of whiplash injury

Medical Xpress: Sports Medicine & Kinesiology

After only one to three days of a whiplash injury, scientists can predict which patients will develop chronic pain based on the extent of cross "talk" between two regions of the brain, and the person's anxiety level after the injury, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study.

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The Temporomandibular Disorder: A Guide for Evidence-Based Chiropractors

ChiroUp

This can be ruled out using the Centric Relation Provocation Test.

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Why Delayed Symptoms After an Auto Accident Shouldn’t Be Ignored

Reinhardt Chiropractic

Common delayed symptoms include: Neck or shoulder pain (a common sign of whiplash) Back pain Headaches Stiffness or reduced range of motion Numbness or tingling Fatigue or dizziness These symptoms may indicate underlying issues such as soft tissue injuries, misalignments, or nerve irritation that require professional attention.

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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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Treatment for Whiplash After an Accident

Markson Chiropractic

One of the most common injuries people face after an auto accident is whiplash , a condition that can lead to persistent neck pain and discomfort. Chiropractic care, physical therapy, and massage therapy each offer unique benefits for dealing with whiplash symptoms and getting back to normal.

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Unraveling the Brachial Plexus; Chiropractic Care for Whiplash

Smart Pain Solutions

Simply called whiplash, Smart Pain Solutions has chiropractors who treat whiplash in Clayton and Bridgeton of St. Our blog this month will explore the basics of the brachial plexus, review whiplash, and discuss how Smart Pain Solutions can help alleviate neck & shoulder pain associated with this interconnected phenomena.