Whiplash – The Cause of Pain

Whiplash – The Cause of Pain

Many whiplash patients ask questions like, ”…why do I hurt so much now, but hardly hurt at all right after the accident?” Or “…why can neck pain after a minor car collision last so long?” In a low-speed collision, the pain and dysfunction that auto collision victims...
The Many “Faces” of Whiplash

The Many “Faces” of Whiplash

Motor vehicle collisions (MVC) usually result in injuries to the neck and upper back. However, there are often other complaints that can occur immediately or after a delayed time frame. The mechanism of injury or “how did the accident happen?” is very important in...
Whiplash and Work

Whiplash and Work

Does this sound familiar? It’s a fictional but a rather typical scenario affecting thousands of American drivers: “Last week, I was waiting at a red light and a car came up from behind and ran into the back end of my car. It was a low-speed collision without a lot of...
The Many “Faces” of Whiplash

Whiplash and Fender Benders

Is the speed of a car crash directly proportional to amount of injury sustained by the occupants? One would expect more injury to occur when the speed of the collision is faster and sometimes, this is the case – especially when car accidents occur at highway speeds....
Minimizing Your Risk for Whiplash

Minimizing Your Risk for Whiplash

While it is hard prevent someone from crashing their car into yours, there are some things you can do to minimize you risk for a serious whiplash injury if and when a collision occurs. The first preventive measure is making sure your seat is upright and the head rest...