Whiplash Sufferers Find Relief With Fargo Chiropractic Office Care Received

By Selena Chery


An often serious injury to the neck is called whiplash. The victims head is whipped back and then forward in rapid succession. Contact sports, car crashes and abuse may be the cause. There is a leading Fargo Chiropractor who can help to alleviate the resulting pain.

The impact causes the head to be jerked backward and forward in rapid sequence. This places strain on the ligaments and muscles in the neck. Women, having weaker neck muscles, are more likely to suffer such an injury.

The result may be more than painful. Blurred vision and dizziness can occur also. Tinnitus, memory loss and lack of concentration are less likely to happen, but do occur randomly. All symptoms may range anywhere from minimal to extreme.

Various techniques are employed by the chiropractor to facilitate pain reduction. Optimal results have been obtained with a combination of mild adjustments of the neck and exercises. Massage can relax tightened and knotted muscles.

Another option is transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation. A mild electric current is applied to the painful area. The signal passes through the skin to alleviate the pain in the tissue that lies under it. This is not harmful in any way.

TENS has proven to be successful when used concurrently with exercises. The same is true of chiropractic adjustments to the seven vertebrae in the neck. These are referred to as the cervical spine.

Before any chiropractic care can be applied, a complete assessment is done. A physical exam and x-rays will reveal the extent of the damage. In each case the the individual responds differently to pain and care. Therefore, a different care plan is created for each.

When spinal adjustments are included in that plan, they are administered in a gentle way. As is true of TENS, optimal results are reached when used in conjunction with another type such as exercise. No two people will respond equally well to the same care plan.




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