Motor Vehicle Injuries
What should I do if I'm injured? Understanding what to do when an accident happens, and what types of injuries can occur may save you time, money, and long-term medical care. A prompt physical examination is the best advice. Confer with your doctor of chiropractic who will determine the extent of any injuries. Doctors of Chiropractic are particularly well-qualified to detect and treat a wide variety of injuries including neck pain, mid back pain and low back pain, as well as other related injuries.Common Injuries
Low-Velocity Injuries (under 10 mph), usually result from the rapid movement of the body during the accident. This movement may result in muscle strain, seat belt bruises or other various musculoskeletal conditions. Other symptoms may be delayed, but pain and stiffness may occur days after impact. High-Velocity Injuries (over 10 mph), usually result from a second impact, the body hitting objects inside the vehicle such as the dashboard, steering wheel, or window. Common injuries of this kind include shoulder, head or knee bruises, wrist fractures, neck sprains, concussions, and a variety of contusions.What is whiplash?
What is whiplash
Whiplash-a soft tissue injury to the neck-is also called neck sprain or neck strain.
It is characterized by a collection of symptoms that occur following damage to the neck,
usually because of sudden extension and flexion. The disorder commonly occurs as the result of an automobile accident and may include injury to intervertebral joints, discs, and ligaments, cervical muscles, and nerve roots. Symptoms such as neck pain may be present directly after the injury or may be delayed for several days. In addition to neck pain, other symptoms may include neck stiffness, injuries to the muscles and ligaments,
headache, dizziness, abnormal sensations such as burning or prickling, or shoulder or back pain. In addition, some people experience cognitive, somatic, or psychological conditions such as memory loss, concentration impairment, nervousness/irritability,
sleep disturbances, fatigue, or depression.