What is whiplash? It is an over-extending of the muscles of the neck, resulting in them tearing or spraining. This forces bones in the upper neck out of place, leading to further damage being done to the body. Every year, two million people in the USA are treated for this condition.
Did you know that you can get whiplash at speeds as low as 5 mph? Now, if you consider that most accidents occur under 12 mph, you can see how this can be a problem for your neck. Your vehicle may not incur any damage at that speed, but your neck surely will. Did you also know that you can get whiplash even if you are not in a car accident? Some common things that cause whiplash are:
- Sports activities such as hockey, football, boxing
- Ice skating, especially if you fall down
- Falling down stairs
- Gymnastics
- Bike riding
- Skiing
In turn, it has been reported that whiplash injury can lead to a variety of other health problems. These include dizziness, torticollis, dysphonia, globus, cervical dystonia, and hearing loss at lower tones. Dr. Kaeser and Dr. Ettlin reported on these findings in the German medical journal Schweiz Rundsch Med Prax. They also found a connection between whiplash and a misalignment in the upper cervical spine, which is something that can be corrected. How?
Whiplash and Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care
Upper cervical chiropractors, such as Dr. Mercedes Cook of San Diego, California, are specifically trained in relieving misalignments in the upper neck. They use special techniques to detect and then begin to correct the problems of the upper neck. The corrective procedure is pain-free and will realign the top two vertebrae that are causing your whiplash symptoms. Why not call Dr. Cook today and schedule an assessment? You will be glad you did when you see how much better you feel.
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