There are many reasons why a person would have headaches. It could be because of the consumption of certain foods or because the person decided to skip meals and not eat. Stress can cause headaches as well as not getting enough sleep. However, whiplash is more than likely the reason for those who have been injured in a car accident. Headaches The symptoms of whiplash can be felt throughout the whole body. Some the main painful locations in the body include the neck, arm, low

A knee injury can happen for a number of reasons when there is direct impact from an object. When a car accident occurs, the knee is can be injured by the impact of the steering wheel hitting the knee. Another way a knee injury can occur is by the driver or passenger hitting their knee cap on the dashboard. It normally happens during a head on collision and it is referred to as a patella injury. While these are typical injuries, other types of knee injuries from car accidents

Car accidents can cause many serious injuries. Leg pain is among the common injuries that are a result of a car accident. When a leg injury occurs, nerves inside the leg are affected as well as the muscles. The mobility in the body is decreased and the injury can cause long-term effects. This is, of course, if the leg injury is not evaluated by a car accident doctor. Also, the leg injury can be become permanent when it is not treated quickly by a chiropractor. The more accura

When Should I see a Chiropractor following a Car Accident? If the accident is major, go to the hospital for X-rays or an MRI. Immediately after that, it's time to see a chiropractor. Chiropractors have the most experience in providing immediate car accident injury relief. If the accident is minor, many people don't think about seeking care right away. They wait until the injuries become too unbearable to deal with. At that point, the injuries are more severe and take a longer

What to expect following a car accident After a car accident, people often go to the emergency room. There, X-rays may be taken and scripts may be given. If the injured person has broken bones or other severe injuries, they may want to make an appointment with their PCP or ortho. If the injured person has soft tissue (muscular) injuries, they may want to visit a chiropractor. Chiropractors are trained to treat soft tissue injuries. Delayed Pain A car accident can be a traumat

Whiplash is defined as a sudden, forceful back and forth movement of the neck. The most common type of whiplash injury occurs in car accidents. When a whiplash injury occurs, the ligaments in your neck are stretched out and your muscles violently contract in order to stabilize the neck. Symptoms include: Neck pain Neck stiffness Headaches Feeling dizzy Feeling tired Memory loss Delayed Pain Most of the time, symptoms don’t appear for 24-48 hours. According to studies, 62% of