How A Norwalk CT Chiropractic Office Helps Relieve Whiplash

By Bertulda Zerna


The injury called whiplash is hard to identify and controversy may arise concerning its validity. Most often it is associated with the rapid jerking of the head that occurs in a car accident. It takes only a second to happen. However, it takes much longer to assess. A Norwalk CT Chiropractor can facilitate pain relief, but only after a full evaluation has been conducted.

The force of the crash damages the vertebrae, nerves, intervertebral discs, ligaments and muscles in the spine. A rear end collision is most likely to cause this injury. The aftereffects are similar to the damage inflicted on an infant in shaken baby syndrome.

Your first office visit with the chiropractor will involve an exam, x-ray and questions asked about your medical history. The various painful symptoms will be discussed. You may have neck, back or shoulder pain, or all of these. In some cases, the lumbar spine will hurt.

Damage to muscles and ligaments is the main factor causing pain. What is called facet joint pain cannot be detected on an x-ray. Detection is by physical palpation of the neck and shoulder area. This exam, plus your description of what you feel, helps the chiropractor to form a professional opinion.

This care might be spinal adjustments or muscle relaxation along with a mild exercise regimen. The exercises are tailored to meet a clients individual requirements. The same routine is not applied to another client even if his or her symptoms appear to be the same. No type of care can be generalized as each client is unique.

The goal of manual adjustments is to move any misaligned vertebrae back into their customary position. A short thrust is used in some cases and a slow movement in others. When the muscles are damaged, finger pressure applied to trigger points may be the optimal way to help in the recovery.

Consider the fact that two clients experiencing the same level of pain may require different care plans. It depends on each ones age, health status and how severe the injury is. A different method may be appropriate for one, but not the other.




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