Can injuries occur from an auto accident with no damage?
Whiplash is caused by a sudden movement of the head, backward, forward, or sideways, that results in the damage to the supporting muscles, ligaments and other connective tissues in the neck and upper back. Whether from a car accident, sports, or an accident at work, whiplash injuries need to be taken very serious. In many cases whiplash can be caused from a single vehicle, no damage, accident.
The whiplash mechanism, which is often taken lightly, can cause herniations, bleeding and tearing of tissue, that are permanent conditions. Another name for whiplash is cervical acceleration-deceleration injury. This upward motion, in many cases, causes the head to rise above safe levels of the head-rest. The neck-head fully extends past its normal limits, tearing ligaments to discs. The head the “whips” forward while the brain is still going backwards, due to the fluid area in the back of the brain, and the brain hits the back of the skull. This can cause bleeding in the brain or hematoma. The neck-head then goes past its normal forward limits, tears ligaments and discs (herniations), then “whips” back once more, with the brain hitting the front of the skull. Because symptoms of a whiplash injury can take weeks or months to manifest, it is very important to have routine chiropractic care. Dr. Ressler has a Flexion Distraction Table which is designed to help in the recovery of disc injuries and herniations associated with whip lash.
Remember if you are involved in an auto accident:
If you are involved in an accident, you must have an initial evaluation within 14 days of the accident or you will lose all your medical care (PIP) benefits.
You are not required to go to the ER, this can be costly and use up your valuable limited benefits. You can be evaluated at any medical or chiropractic office you choose.
You can see a Chiropractor first, our office has appointments available on weekends if necessary to evaluate your injuries and give you the proper care you need.
Even if you are at fault, it is important to be evaluated to make sure you do not have any long term issues that will cause pain and suffering down the road.
We can work with your existing attorney or provide you with a referral.
Looking for a chiropractor in Oviedo or Winter Springs, FL that can help with auto accident injuries? Call Oviedo Injury and Wellness center at 407-977-5005 today!