Whiplash Articles

Whiplash is an injury to the soft tissues of the neck often referred to as a sprain or strain. There are a unique set of symptoms associated with whiplash. Doctors and researchers commonly use the term “whiplash-associated disorders” or WAD to describe the condition. WAD commonly occurs as a result

When a patient with whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) presents for chiropractic care, they may undergo a series of tests. This includes an examination that looks at the movement of the eyes. Why is this necessary, and what can it tell their doctor of chiropractic? The sudden acceleration/deceleration that occurs during a

Whiplash typically involves an injury to the neck. It can often include symptoms outside of the cervical region. That is why the term “whiplash-associated disorder” (WAD) may be a more appropriate description for the condition. WAD is most common in car accidents. Other forms of trauma, such as a slip

Posture assessment is a key component of the chiropractic examination. The posture of the head and neck is especially important for a patient recovering from a whiplash injury. Forward head carriage describes a state in which the head sits more forward on the shoulders than it should. In order for

Researchers have observed a phenomenon called “central sensitization” (CS). It is common in patients who have long-term, chronic pain following trauma such as whiplash. With CS, the patient’s ability to feel pain is abnormally high or hypersensitive. So when pain from pressure, temperature, electrical, or other sources is applied to

The terms “whiplash” and “neck strain” are often used interchangeably, though there’s debate about whether this is appropriate. Let’s take a closer look at the differences between these two common descriptions of neck pain… What is Strain The term “strain” technically means a stretch injury to a muscle and/or the

Whiplash injuries are very common and primarily associates with car and rear-end collisions in particular. Read-Ended Scenario 1) At 0-50 milliseconds (ms). The car initially propels forward, the seatback pushes the torso forward while the head remains in its original position. This straightens or flattens out the cervical curve. 2)

There’s an abundance of published work on whiplash-associated disorders (WAD). One of the most perplexing issues facing investigators is why nearly half of patients experience long-term, chronic issues. However, new research suggests that we may be closer to determining why this is the case and which patients may be at