Studies show that the forces during a crash are so high, the ligaments in your neck can actually be stretched and torn. This causes swelling and tenderness and can lead to the creation of scar tissue. Scar tissue is bad, as it further reduces the normal motion of your spine.
Chiropractic and related treatments try to improve and restore range of motion, reduce inflammation, reduce pain, and to reduce scar tissue in the injured tissues.
If you live near Daytona Beach, Port Orange, Holly Hill, South Daytona, Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach Shores, Wilber By the Sea, Ponce Inlet, and New Smyrna Beach and our chiropractic office, give Daytona Chiropractic Clinic a call today at (386) 253-1113. We'll be happy to answer any of your questions and work with you to get you back on the road to health.
References
Ivancic PC, Panjabi MM, Shigeki I. Cervical Spine Loads and Intervertebral Motions During Whiplash. Traffic Injury Prevention 2006;7(4):389-399.
Ivancic PC, Ito S, Tominaga Y, Rubin W, et al. Whiplash causes increased laxity of cervical capsular ligament. Journal of Clinical Biomechanics 2007;October 22.
