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Conditions We Treat > Whiplash Whiplash Whiplash: Sudden Jerking / Whipping of Head, Strains Muscles / Ligaments Beyond Normal Range of Motion, Soft Tissue Injury An injury to the soft tissues of the neck that occurs from a sudden jerking or "whipping" of the head. This type of motion strains the muscles and the ligaments of the neck beyond their normal range of motion. - Whiplash often occurs when a vehicle stops suddenly in a car crash or is struck from behind. Either of these two actions causes things in the vehicle to be thrown forward -- including passengers.
- A seat belt will keep a person's body from being thrown forward, but the head may snap forward, then backward, causing a whiplash injury in the neck.
- In addition to car accidents, whiplash can be caused by roller coasters and other amusement park rides, sports injuries, or being punched or shaken. (Whiplash is one of the hallmarks of shaken baby syndrome.)
Treatment Chiropractic care works on correcting complications and relieving pain associated whiplash injuries. For more information about Chiropractic Neurology and the conditions we treat, or to schedule an appointment for consultation, call 317-848-6000, or send us an email or submit this short form. We will contact you as soon as possible: ( * = required )
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Symptoms of Whiplash
Often, you feel pain and stiffness in your neck for the first few days following a whiplash injury. Then, you feel better, but the pain and stiffness may come back several days later. The discomfort you feel may involve surrounding muscle groups in your head, chest, shoulders, and arms. |
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