Whiplash—or “whiplash associated disorders” (WAD)—is a relatively common injury usually linked with a motor vehicle collision (MVC) during which the head is whipped forwards and backwards (when rear-ended) or sideways (if T-boned). Let’s look at some facts: 1) WAD is often ignored or mistreated due to a lack of understanding about the condition. 2) WAD […]
Whiplash – The Power of Positive Thinking!
When discussing the topic of whiplash injury recovery, prompt assessment, treatment, education, reassurance, and advice can be VERY EFFECTIVE in helping the injured crash victim improve during the acute stage of the injury (the first three months). But after three months, when the condition becomes more chronic, which interventions are the most beneficial? More specifically, […]
10 Important Facts About Whiplash (Part 2)
This article is part 2 of a 2 part series. For Part 1, click here. Last month, we reviewed the #1-5 of “10 facts” that you should know about whiplash. Here are #6-10! 6. “Rest = rust” when it comes to whiplash: When we hurt, we often instinctively choose rest over activity, as we may […]
10 Important Facts About Whiplash (Part 1)
This article is part 1 of a 2 part series. For Part 2, click here. There have been many statements made about whiplash that are either totally or partially false. Let’s take a look at some of the “FACTS.” 1. Pain is NOT the only symptom: Although neck and/or shoulder area pain is the most […]
Whiplash – Why Does it Happen?
Whiplash injuries are most commonly associated with motor vehicle collisions (MVC), although they can happen from anything that results in a sudden movement of the head — from slip and fall injuries, carnival rides, sports-related injuries, and more. When associated with MVCs, the terms “acceleration/deceleration injury” or “whiplash associated disorders (WAD)” are often applied, depending […]
Whiplash Self-Care: Part 2
This article is part 2 of a 2 part series. For Part 1, click here. Last month, we started the discussion of self-care options in the management of whiplash or CAD (cervical acceleration-deceleration) or WAD (whiplash associated disorders). In this series, we are describing various treatment methods that you can be taught to help facilitate […]
Whiplash Self-Care: Part 1
This article is part 1 of a 2 part series. For Part 2, click here. Whiplash is a condition that can occur from MANY causes—in fact, anything that results in a sudden change in the head/neck position. Usually, there is a rapid acceleration that injures the soft tissues around the neck area by stretching them […]
Managing Whiplash Injuries
What is a Whiplash Injury? Whiplash injuries have been extensively studied and researched. There are literally thousands of medical and scientific studies, and hundreds of books describing every aspect of whiplash injury. It has been firmly established for nearly two decades that the primary whiplash injury is an inertial injury to the soft tissues (ligaments […]
Cervical Discogenic Stenosis
John, a 55-year old male, was an urban cowboy. John did not own any property (other than his tract home), cattle, or horses. As the floor foreman of a large manufacturer, his job required him to be on his feet most of the day with a moderate requirement for physical lifting and equipment operation. John […]
Whiplash Injury and Cervicogenic Headache
Barbara is a 45-year old woman with two adult children. She is employed full-time as a sales clerk at the local mall. Her job is not physically demanding nor is it ergonomically challenging. Her job allows her to assume multiple physical positions throughout the day while she is assisting a variety of customers with a […]
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