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 greatest risk so a more comprehensive treatment approach can be
Whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) often associate with motor vehicle collisions (MVC). Whiplash can occur from any form of trauma arising from slips and falls, sports injuries, and more. A question patients suffering from WAD commonly ask is, “How long will this take to get better?” There are many factors in play with regard to how quickly one recovers from any injury.
Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is one of the many conditions that can accompany a whiplash injury. The term is often used interchangeably with a concussion. While “post-concussion syndrome” and TBI (without the word “mild”) refer to long-term residual symptoms. Symptoms associated with mTBI initially include dizziness, nausea, and headaches followed by slow cognition. This can also include difficulty processing
Whiplash-associated disorder (WAD) is a very common injury that occurs in a variety of ways. It’s most commonly associated with motor vehicle collisions. Symptoms Associated With WAD: WAD I: Pain, stiffness, or tenderness of the neck as the only complaint with no physical exam findings. WAD II: Pain, stiffness, or tenderness of the neck with soft tissue injury signs loss
Whiplash-associated disorder (WAD) injuries usually result from rear-end, low-impact crashes with about 90% occurring at speeds less than 14 mph. Approximately 40% of all WAD patients develop long-term, chronic problems. Let’s look at how chiropractic care can help crash-injured patients recover and return to their normal lives… REDUCE INFLAMMATION Inflammation occurs when ligaments and muscles obtain an injury. However, the
Whiplash injuries can arise from any sudden jar, like a slip and fall or sports injury. They are most commonly associated with motor vehicle collisions (MVCs), even those that occur at low speeds. To understand how someone can become injured in cases where little to no vehicular damage has occurred, we need to discuss elastic and plastic deformity. We also
Whiplash is a non-medical term that links to a large range of injuries to the neck. Injuries can occur from a rapid, sudden movement of the neck. Often the end ranges of motion result in injury to soft tissues and sometimes bony tissues in the neck. Cervical acceleration-deceleration (CAD) describes the mechanism of injury. Whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) describe the signs
Recent studies suggest that in a rear-end collision, the injuries collectively described as whiplash associated disorders (WAD) result from the simultaneous hyperextension of the lower cervical spine and hyperflexion of the upper cervical spine. This can lead to a variety of injuries to the bony and/or soft tissues of the neck. Some injuries may not manifest for hours, days, or
Deep slow breathing (DSB) widely manages various diseases of the heart and lungs. It also manages psychiatric disorders including anxiety, depression, and stress-related conditions. There appears to be some research to support DSB as being helpful for pain management. Although, the results have been inconsistent. However, a 2012 study suggests that how you “think” while practicing DSB may be the
Whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) describe a constellation of symptoms that can arise from the sudden jerk or snap of the head/neck. This results in the overstretching of joint capsules, ligaments, muscle tendons, disks, and nerves of the neck and upper back. It’s estimated that about two million Americans experience a whiplash injury each year. There’s a lot of inaccurate information on
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