Neck Pain and Auto Accidents
The average auto accident can age the human spine by 10 years. If you have recently been involved in a car accident, you may be suffering from Whiplash. This type of injury should be taken seriously.
What is the cause of acceleration/deceleration injury (whiplash)?
Whiplash occurs when you are in an auto accident and your spine or neck gets whipped back-and-forth. Whiplash tears the muscles, nerves, tendons, and ligaments of the spine. The danger of whiplash is that some symptoms may go unnoticed. Injuries can take days, weeks or months before they manifest.
Symptoms and warning signs that you may be suffering from whiplash:
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Schedule an appointment with Dr. Hill, one of Bellingham's best and most experienced chiropractors. At Bellingham Spine and Disc, we have successfully been treating personal injury and auto injuries while helping our patients recover faster, better, and naturally for over 30 years. We have a state of the art facility and utilize spinal decompression therapy, Arthrostim mechanical adjusting tools, Vibracussor percussion tools, Activator instrument, and more.
If you have suffered an automobile accident it is of utmost importance to get to examined by a health care professional. Despite popular belief, there is no correlation between the amount of vehicle damage and the amount of human injury sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Often times, even when there is little or no damage to the vehicle, there still may be serious injuries sustained. Get checked after any accident, as early care offers the best opportunity for optimal healing and recovery.
What is the cause of acceleration/deceleration injury (whiplash)?
Whiplash occurs when you are in an auto accident and your spine or neck gets whipped back-and-forth. Whiplash tears the muscles, nerves, tendons, and ligaments of the spine. The danger of whiplash is that some symptoms may go unnoticed. Injuries can take days, weeks or months before they manifest.
Symptoms and warning signs that you may be suffering from whiplash:
- Headaches
- Stiffness
- Muscle tightness
- Pain between the shoulder blades
- Lower back pain
- Neck pain
- Shoulder pain
- Arm pain
- Numbness
- Tingling in the hands or feet
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Schedule an appointment with Dr. Hill, one of Bellingham's best and most experienced chiropractors. At Bellingham Spine and Disc, we have successfully been treating personal injury and auto injuries while helping our patients recover faster, better, and naturally for over 30 years. We have a state of the art facility and utilize spinal decompression therapy, Arthrostim mechanical adjusting tools, Vibracussor percussion tools, Activator instrument, and more.
If you have suffered an automobile accident it is of utmost importance to get to examined by a health care professional. Despite popular belief, there is no correlation between the amount of vehicle damage and the amount of human injury sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Often times, even when there is little or no damage to the vehicle, there still may be serious injuries sustained. Get checked after any accident, as early care offers the best opportunity for optimal healing and recovery.
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