vendredi 26 septembre 2014

How An Austin Chiropractic Office Helps Alleviate Pain From Whiplash And Auto Injury Varies From One Person To Another

By Griselda Zernan Albao


There are many injuries that can result from an automobile accident. Two of the most noted are whiplash and concussion. Not exclusively, but most frequently, whiplash happens during a rear-end collision. An Austin Chiropractor assists many individuals to find relief from the pain in the neck and shoulders caused by whiplash.

The abrupt movement of the head in a rear-end collision, frequently results in a whiplash injury. One or more of the seven cervical vertebrae in the neck may become misaligned. These support the weight of the head and when out of place, make any movement difficult and painful.

Subluxation is a chiropractic term for a misalignment of the vertebrae. These can be eased back into the correct position by the administration of a series of spinal adjustments. As the bones are realigned, any pressure against one or more spinal nerves is reduced, thereby alleviating the pain.

Before the care can begin, a thorough evaluation is made to rule out any injuries other than the whiplash being addressed. The first appointment will be spent asking and answering questions. Non-invasive tests will assess the range of motion the accident victim is capable of.

The care plan a chiropractor creates for each person is unique to that person. Another individual may have the same injuries, but that does not mean care will be the same as yours. General health and age figure in to the equation. The rate of recovery also will vary, taking place slightly faster or slower than that of another person.

You may need to rest for a few days after you have been hurt. But, continued inactivity is not advisable. Your care may include a series of mild exercises to do each day to encourage flexibility. These, along with spinal adjustments and sometimes massage, are the best road to recovery.

A series of office visits will be scheduled for your adjustments. Between appointments the mild exercises will help to keep you as flexible as possible. As time passes, your ability to turn your head from side to side without significant pain, will return.




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