What exactly is whiplash?
Thinking about what the name indicates, we can imagine a whip being cracked. The motion that happens in that scenario is what basically what happens in our neck when we are in an auto accident in which we have been rear ended. Whiplash may cause you problems long after the car accident. It can leave long-lasting effects because it can damage the neck area, such as the ligaments that keep the bones in the proper position, the discs between the bones, and the neck muscles.
Patients can experience the symptoms resulting from whiplash for as long as five to ten years. It can be difficult to recover. Whiplash can occur at speeds as low as five mph. The bones in the neck can be distorted and keep the neck from being in the proper position. Sixty-eight percent of people in accidents can experience this along with degeneration of the spine.
A new study reveals that the majority of healing in whiplash patients occurs within the first three months after the accident. The healing tapers off at this point. This shows the urgent need to get the right kind of treatment, as soon as you can, to allow your body to heal properly. What is that treatment?
You can read more about the mechanical phases of whiplash injury and how to prevent the injury from an article we published called “Why is whiplash injury so detrimental to the head and neck region? Explained.“
Upper Cervical Chiropractic for Treating Whiplash
Upper Cervical Chiropractor, Dr. Young Chung of Chicago, Illinois, can help patients get natural relief. Dr. Chung is a whiplash specialist who focuses on making sure the upper neck is properly aligned. He uses a method of specific testing to make sure the C1, or Atlas bone, at the top of the spine and base of the skull is in proper alignment.
There is proof that when the spine is aligned in the right position after a whiplash incident that range of motion, injury pain, neck alignment, and muscle strength all improve. An average recovery time for patients receiving upper cervical chiropractic care is about 29 weeks.
If you are in need of natural relief for your whiplash symptoms, whether they have happened recently or many years ago, a neck alignment by an upper cervical chiropractor is an effective and reliable treatment.
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Dr. Young Chung of NUCCA Wellness Clinic of Chicago, with a location in Chicago and a 2nd location in Wheeling is an Upper Cervical Specialist trained by the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association (NUCCA). His upper cervical clinic also serves Northbrook, Long Grove, Lincolnshire, Buffalo Grove and Vernon Hills. He is uniquely trained to correct problems in the upper cervical spine (upper neck). This vital area is intimately connected to the central nervous system and problems in this area have been shown to be an underlying cause of a variety of different health problems, including migraines and other headaches, whiplash injuries, post-concussion syndrome. This type of care has also shown benefits for athletic performance and pregnancy outcomes. More information can be found on our website at https://www.nuccawcc.com/
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