mardi 17 juin 2014

Whiplash Sufferers Find Relief With Fargo Chiropractic Office

By Selena Chery


A car accident or a collision between two players on the football field may cause the injury known as whiplash. Shaking someone roughly, especially a baby or child, can result in the same hurt. Whiplash is an injury that can be cared for by a Fargo Chiropractor.

The impact causes the head to be jerked backward and forward in rapid sequence. This places strain on the ligaments and muscles in the neck. Women, having weaker neck muscles, are more likely to suffer such an injury.

Pain is not the only symptom. Included can be dizziness, blurry vision and headaches. Also occurring, although less frequently, are tinnitus and an inability to concentrate. All symptoms range from mild to severe.

Optimal pain relief has been reported as the result of chiropractic care. In most instances, adjustments and exercises are used concurrently. Massage may be added to relieve knotted muscles and spasms.

TENS, or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, uses a mild electric current. Transcutaneous simply means through the skin. This is not harmful in any way and does help decrease some kinds of pain.

When used in conjunction with exercise, it has been reportedly successful. Spinal adjustments to the seven cervical vertebrae have achieved success as well. These small bones can be misaligned in the accident that caused the whiplash.

Before any chiropractic care can be applied, a complete assessment is done. A physical exam and x-rays will reveal the extent of the damage. In each case the the individual responds differently to pain and care. Therefore, a different care plan is created for each.

When spinal adjustments are included in that plan, they are administered in a gentle way. As is true of TENS, optimal results are reached when used in conjunction with another type such as exercise. No two people will respond equally well to the same care plan.




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