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Tag: whiplash
Protecting yourself from neck injury in a car crash
Whiplash injuries are too common. They are also expensive! In the US, we spend $29 billion per year in treating the pain and disability that often result from a rear-end collision. Those costs end up being passed down to us as consumers of auto and health insurance. We all have a personal stake in staying […]
Read moreScar Tissue After Whiplash
Next time you see someone rubbing their sore neck, like after a car crash, think about the tissues under the skin. There are muscles, ligaments, tendons, fascia, and joint capsules just to name a few. Each of those structures can be injured in a car crash. They need to be treated as well. Just because […]
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Not just a ‘Fender Bender’
Whiplash injuries can occur at slow speeds. Even if you have been involved in a slow-speed impact, there might be some latent damage done to the neck, spine, and soft tissues. Seek a chiropractic consultation and get an expert opinion. Remember, your car insurance is responsible to pay for your medical bills. In most cases […]
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No self-diagnosing your whiplash!!
It took many years and several scientific studies to prove to the public that whiplash injuries are real at low-speeds– speeds as low as 10mph. Where medicine seems to be lacking now, is in the ability to teach the public the importance of proper evaluation by a trained professional. Too often, persons involved in car […]
Read moreConcussion Recovery After Whiplash
In our St George UT chiropractic office, we see lots of whiplash, and sports injuries. One nasty co-morbidity is concussion. Treating the whiplash is somewhat straight forward and patients are generally willing to do their share. They can feel the pain, and see the loss of neck movement. Essentially, they are on-board with treatment plan […]
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