Researchers have set out to see if creating a new design for car seats will help reduce symptoms sustained from whiplash injuries. The automakers are testing different active injury prevention systems to help protect against rear-end collisions. Ivanic, et al, compared three types of seats: the Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS), active head restraint (AHR), and no […]
Some will argue that having an attorney, or getting a large compensation will make the patient better in the long run. Unfortunately this is not always the case. Recent research proves that the health outcome of the patient is not determined by lawyer involvement or based on the amount of compensation. There have been many […]
If you have been involved in an auto accident in Orlando, FL, I highly recommend you take immediate action. If you are injured, or find yourself in a lot of pain a few days after the accident, call one of our preferred chiropractors. If you wait too late to get treated then there may be legal […]
Whiplash injuries can cause neck pain, muscle strain, and headaches. Did you know that many patients who suffer from whiplash also report symptoms not related to the neck injury. These symptoms include sleep disturbances, shortness of breath, and gastrointestinal symptoms. One theory that helps explain why this is a possibility is that the symptoms are […]
Cervicogenic headaches can be caused by whiplash injuries, auto accident injuries, disc degeneration, or other abnormalities to the cervical spine. The tension and irritation in the cervical spine causes dizziness and headaches. A case study showed that patients can get relief from these symptoms when treated by a chiropractor. The case study showed a man […]
Researchers have been trying to answer this question for quite some time. Although the results are not conclusive, and more research is needed, here is a study and an opinion on the matter. Between 1993-1996, 133 whiplash patients and 233 healthy subjects participated in a whiplash study. 10 years later, the same participants performed in a follow-up […]
If you have been in a rear-end collision, you have witnessed first hand the discomfort of the injuries caused by such an event. If you sustained severe injuries, then there is a chance that you have developed chronic whiplash. Recent research has found that chronic whiplash patients have been found with fatty infiltrates in their […]
Have you ever been in a car wreck? Did you need the help of an attorney and a chiropractor? Did you find yourself listening to them say things like PI, CAD, or WAD? There are many technical, medical, and judicial terms that lawyers and chiropractors will use when handling an auto accident case. Here are […]
Most of the studies done on ligaments after a whiplash injury revolve around the alar ligaments. Recent studies suggest that the transverse ligament may also be affected. Ulbrich et al came up with the following results: STIR and VIBE imaging showed significant alterations of the transverse ligament Male whiplash patients had thicker transverse ligaments than […]
There have been a lot of research articles over the past few years demonstrating the relationship between chronic pain and whiplash injuries. Researchers have explained that once a patient has been injured during an automobile accident, he or she may experience chronic pain. The concept of “central sensitization” explains that once a patient has a whiplash injury, […]