Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Whiplash

Whiplash is a term applied to injuries that occur to the neck when it is whipped in one direction and then jerked in another. Although this injury is common during auto accidents, it can also be incredibly damaging. Many whiplash injuries involve sprains—which happen when the ligaments that support, protect and restrict vertebral movement are torn—and strains—which occur when muscles and tendons in the neck are stretched beyond their normal limits. Even the discs between vertebrae in the cervical spine can be torn with whiplash, resulting in disc herniation.

The most common symptoms of whiplash include pain and stiffness in the neck and headaches at the base of the skull, and these symptoms can last for weeks or months, and even years if left untreated. Here at Summit Chiropractic and Longevity Center, Dr. Kent Carlomagno can provide quality chiropractic care to accelerate healing and ensure that your injury does not persist. With adjustments and soft-tissue treatment, he can help control your pain and reduce any muscle spasms.

If you’ve been in an automobile accident, our office in San Rafael, CA can ensure that your accident doesn’t cause you pain long after it’s over. Call (415) 721-7520 to schedule an appointment. For more information, visit www.summitchiro.net.

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