By Katy Parfait


Anyone who is unfortunate enough to be hurt in a car accident knows how the fear makes the body tense up. At the very least, the shoulder muscles will tighten and cause discomfort. However, if the collision causes a whiplash injury, you will feel serious pain. An Ellenville NY Chiropractor can offer care based on years of education and experience.

Whiplash is one of the injuries that may occur. As the vehicle comes to a sudden stop in a collision, the head is thrust forward, then jerked roughly backward rapidly. Naturally this action is damaging to the neck and possibly the upper back. The resulting condition is the same as that caused to a baby who is shaken to death.

Seat belts restrain your body, but not your head. You are especially prone to a whiplash injury if the accident is a rear end collision. Often, you will not feel the pain set in until hours or days later.

Chiropractic care begins with an office appointment to assess the injury. Your range of motion will be measured. Often you will not be capable of turning your head from the right side to the left. The cervical vertebrae may suffer severe subluxation. In addition the muscles may be uncomfortably tight.

The human backbone is not one solid bone. It is made up of a series of small hollow ones called vertebrae. These vertebrae encase and protect the delicate spinal cord, where all the spinal nerves are located. In the crash, these vertebrae are jerked out of their correct position. Pressure against a nerve results in excruciating pain.

Some victims turn to pain pills, either over the counter or prescribed by a doctor. They do not correct the subluxation, but only mask the hurt temporarily. Chiropractic care is medication free. It uses manual adjustments to gradually return the vertebrae back to the right position.

When the examination is complete, they are usually found to be the appropriate care. Often massage is used concomitantly. It is advisable to have these adjustments administered. Gradually, your pain can be lightened.




About the Author:



0 comments :