When to Call a Chiropractor after a Car Accident
When to Call a Chiropractor after a Car Accident Health Symptoms of Whiplash Rear-end collisions can result in a number of symptoms, and some of them can be difficult to diagnose. In this section, we cover all of the documented types of whiplash symptoms and how they are caused. The Anatomy of Whiplash InjuriesAutomobile crashes can cause injury to the ligaments, joints, nerves, and blood vessels of the neck. Click here to read the latest science on these kinds of injuries. Risk Factors for Whiplash Whiplash injuries have a very unique kind of mechanism. This section of articles discusses the specifics of the biomechanics of auto injuries and who is at risk of developing long-term problems. Whiplash injury occurs when the body reacts to a deceleration or acceleration force by hyperflexion or hyperextension of the neck. Whiplash injuries are very common in collisions. The whiplash injury is in part due to the fact that the muscles do not have enough time to brace. ...