Car Accidents & Whiplash
Pain? No Pain?
The aftereffect symptoms of a car accident normally show 1~2 days, or even a few months after the accident. In fact, the absence of pain doesn’t necessarily mean there is no damage. Many of the symptoms caused by a car accident or trauma lay dormant until later.
If nerves are put under pressure after the accident, it will not only result in pain, but it will lead to more severe illness. Car accidents can cause damage in many parts of the body such as 7 possible locations in the upper cervical vertebrae and 32 joints and muscles throughout the body.
Common Symptoms After an Accident:
The Nature of Whiplash
During a car accident, one’s head experiences an abrupt backward or forward jerking motion. This damages the upper cervical vertebrae. Such injury is hard to detect even with a CT scan or MRI.
Because of this characteristic, an aftereffect of a car accident can become chronic. If the upper cervical suffers due to excessive pressure, it will prevent normal movement of the body and will lead to further health problems.
Nerve Damage vs. Contusion
Sometimes people confuse nerve damage with simple contusion and try treating symptoms with physical therapy, acupuncture, and massages.
Those treatments cannot recover nerves under pressure and instead only temporarily eliminate pain. Not treating the nerves properly will worsen the condition and result in chronic pain.
"The aftereffects of a car accident require immediate attention and continuous care."
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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website. The chiropractic techniques described, including Palmer Upper Cervical Specific (H.I.O.), are specialized procedures and results may vary between individuals.