Oct 20, 2009

Car Accident Whiplash Injuries

Car Accident Whiplash Injuries: "Neck Pain from Whiplash-Car Accident Injury
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Whiplash is an injury typically seen when you get rear-ended in an auto accident. Rear end car accidents only make up about 25% of all car crashes, yet they account for about 40% of all car crash injuries. Research has shown that subjects can have whiplash injuries in rear end collisions of less than 5 mph, probably slower than you drive in a parking lot.

This is one reason why whiplash injuries make up such a large percentage of auto accident injuries. Almost half of Americans who suffer from chronic neck pain, attribute it to a previous whiplash injury.

Whiplash pain usually involves some or all of these symptoms, reduced neck range of motion, neck pain, muscle pain, or headaches. If you experience any of the symptoms after a car accident then you should see an auto injury specialist immediately.

It is common for whiplash pain to not show up until weeks or months after the accident. Most of these people are the ones who never get help for their pain, and are at much greater risk for developing chronic neck pain in the future.

As a chiropractor that specializes in treating whiplash and other car accident injuries, I can attest to the importance of seeking treatment for a whiplash injury and not just dulling the pain with over the counter or prescription drugs. I have seen both sides of the coin. I’ve had numerous patients come in to see me for chronic neck pain, and in finding out about their history they’ve been in one or more car accidents. On the other side I’ve had people come to see me immediately after a major car accident, and in time able to get them back to 100%.

I have personally received the most extensive training in car accident injuries that is available, in addition to my chiropractic education, and feel that it is very important that you do your homework after being in an accident. Find a doctor who has additional training specific to car accidents.

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Writers Bio

Dr. Andrew Mairs is a licensed Chiropractor in the state of California. He received his doctorate from Palmer College of Chiropractic-West in San Jose, California. Dr. Mairs has also received additional training in the area of auto accident injuries, extremity injuries, and prenatal care. Dr. Mairs has his own office in San Diego.

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