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By Guy Lobdell


A number of injuries can occur as the result of a car accident. Fortunately, the use of seat belts prevents people being thrown from the car or having their face hit the dashboard. A prominent Lakeland FL Chiropractor helps victims of whiplash and other injuries. Whiplash results from a rear end collision in most cases.

The head is thrust backward and immediately thrust forward much as it is in shaken baby syndrome. A subluxation occurs when one or more of the seven cervical vertebrae are forced out of place by the motions. These seven vertebrae are the portion of the spine located in the neck.

The word subluxation is chiropractic term indicating a misalignment of spinal bones. Whiplash injuries involve the cervical vertebrae in the spinal column. When one small bone presses against a nerve root, the pain can be significant, affecting the victims quality of life.

Pain alleviation and improved quality of life can be facilitated through chiropractic care. A series of gentle adjustments to the spinal column will move the vertebrae back into position gradually. As the pressure against a nerve root is alleviated, the pain will be reduced.

Prior to any care being administered a thorough evaluation will be done. There will be questions about the accident and a physical examination of the neck and back. Non-invasive testing will include checking your reflexes and range-of-motion measurements.

When spinal adjustments are advisable, a series of office visits will be scheduled for their administration. Corollary care may be added. Massage and possibly a regimen of mild exercises may be helpful. This will maintain flexibility between your office appointments for the adjustments.

A different length of time will be required for each individual to experience improvement. General health condition and age of the client will factor in. One important feature of chiropractic care is that no medication, either over-the-counter or prescription is required. You can rely on your chiropractor to advise you on the optimal method of care in your case.




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