Whiplash

23 Sep Whiplash

Whiplash Injury of the Cervical Spine

Aka. Hyperflexion/ Hyperextension

Definition: a whiplash injury of the neck (cervical spine) involves a sprain/ strain of the soft tissue structures that surround the cervical spine. In some cases, whiplash injuries may be complicated by fractures or dislocations.

Time isn't the main thing. It's the only thing. - Miles Davis

Are you experiencing neck and shoulder pain after recently being involved in a car accident?
Or did something happen whilst playing sport or even a work-related injury?
You might be experiencing whiplash.

Typical Signs/ Symptoms

The pain you experience can either be immediately after an accident or even 24hours to weeks after trauma. Which is why it’s important to seek medical help as soon as possible so you can be monitored carefully.

The pain may be located in the neck, shoulders and/or scapular region. Pain can be aggravated by moving your neck to the forwards, side, extended back or rotation of the spine. You might even experience radiating pain/ tingles or numbness down the arms to your hands.

Signs that you are POORLY recovering:

1.    Upper limb numbness and pain
2.    Sharpness with neck extension
3.    Need for the use of a cervical collar for over 12 weeks
4.    Anterior head carriage

TREATMENT options:

After close observation and assessment our treatment goals here at Pro Chiropractic Camberwell are:

1.    Promote soft tissue healing
2.    Relieve pain and recurrence
3.    Increase pain free range of motion
4.    Restore normal strength/ stability
5.    Commence rehabilitation and restoration of function as soon as possible

Here at Pro Chiropractic Camberwell we want you out of pain as soon as possible. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us.

If you would like to BOOK AN APPOINTMENT you can do so by:

Phone: 0432 203 164
E-mail: info@prochiropractic.com.au

or following the ‘Book Online’ prompts online via;

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Yours in health,
Pro Chiropractic Camberwell

Reference:

Amazon.com. (2019). Instant Access to Chiropractic Guidelines and Protocols: 9780323030687: Medicine & Health Science Books @ Amazon.com. [online] Available at: https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Access-Chiropractic-Guidelines-Protocols/dp/0323030688 [Accessed 24 Sep. 2019].