Whiplash is a neck injury where, because loads and displacements develop in the neck, they have become a main interest in the study of whiplash injury mechanisms. Human subject studies, however, have only reported the peak speed of the head relative to a fixed reference frame. Since head acceleration is often the result of head-restraint impact, these peak values… Read More
Whiplash has been difficult to study because its pathoanatomy has remained poorly known, however, the facet joints have been recently isolated as a site of pain in many people that are whiplash-injured. In a typical rear-end collision, the occupant's pelvis, chest, and head are hastened forward in rapid succession. The massive inertia of the head leads to a horizontal… Read More
Treatment modalities for whiplash can range depending on the risk factors the individual faces, the quantity of pain, and the severity of their injury. The treatment options for this condition may be self-care or over-the-counter treatments in minor cases. In this case, the options may include prescription pain medications and massaging the region. Other people may have a significant… Read More
Early rehabilitation will help to prevent chronic pain and disability. Passive modalities include the application of heat, ice, electrical stimulation, massage, myofascial release, and traction. Passive modalities are often used to decrease inflammation or pain and to facilitate participation in an active rehabilitation program, which involves strengthening and stretching. Use of modalities with no more active program is usually inappropriate.… Read More
Chiropractor, Dr. Alexander Jimenez examines the debate of neck surgery and its benefit in the long run. How often have you heard someone say, "I have a pinched nerve in my neck and I have to have surgery." There are certainly cases where surgery is required, but operation should ONLY be considered after ALL non-surgical treatment approaches are attempted first… Read More
Whiplash refers to a range of accidents that occur when the neck is subjected to sudden distortion. Most commonly associated with motor vehicle accidents, symptoms of whiplash include: Pain in the neck, shoulders and back Sensory abnormalities such as pins and needles Headaches Recovery time can vary depending on the severity of the injury. Motor Accident Legal… Read More
Chiropractor, Dr. Alexander Jimenez brings insight to a cool diaper changing technique created by fellow chiropractor Emily Puente, that will protect your baby’s spine. According to Puente changing diapers the traditional way, involves lifting both of the baby’s legs up over his or her head—puts a lot of stress and strain on the low back. And since babies who are… Read More
In the United States alone, more than 2 million people suffer from whiplash injuries each year. Whiplash is the name given to a group of symptoms that occur when the neck jolts following an injury or an accident. Whiplash can happen with any impact or blow that causes the head to jerk forward or backward. In a case of whiplash,… Read More
Studies on the effectiveness of chiropractic care for patients afflicted with pain secondary to whiplash injury are emerging. In 1996, Woodward et al. published a study on the efficacy of chiropractic treatment of whiplash injuries. The authors of the study were from the Department of Orthopedic Surgery in Bristol, England. In 1994, Gargan and Bannister published a paper on… Read More
Many accident victims report neck pain in the days after a car accident. This neck pain is due to whiplash. Whiplash pain may not surface following a car accident till a day or two. The pain does not happen until a week or even longer. Whiplash is an injury to the neck muscles out of rapid forward and backward… Read More
After ruling out a herniated disc is not causing your sciatic nerve problems, you should look to the pelvis and many times the culprit is the piriformis muscle. When the piriformis becomes tight or inflamed, it can put pressure on the sciatic nerve and you can get the sensations going down the leg. Â Symptoms such as numbness, tingling, and sharp… Read More
Unfortunately, many people can relate to having been involved in a car crash or motor vehicle crash (MVC) at a certain point in their lives. Whether it was a major accident or a little one, MVC's are no fun and can cause a variety of injuries. These injuries can often be whiplash injuries. The implications of a motor vehicle… Read More
Definitely, the most frequent injury caused by automobile accidents is whiplash, amounting up to 80 percent of car crash injuries. Whiplash is a cervical spine, or neck, injury that is caused when the head is jolted either backwards or forward by acceleration or deceleration. The acceleration or deceleration in automobile accidents is typically abrupt, which will cause the head… Read More
Fractures of the process of the lower spine or upper thoracic spine are often referred to as clay-shoveler's fractures. Initially reported in 1940, these fractures were described among employees in Australia who dug drains in clay soil and also threw the clay overhead with shovels. The mud wouldn't discharge from the spade, causing excess power to be transmitted into the… Read More
Fractures of the cervical spinous processes are considered to be rare injuries. Isolated spinous process fractures are even rarer instances, some of which are rare injuries in rare case reports. Approximately xixteen percent of isolated process fractures of the cervical spine involve more than one level. Isolated cervical spinous process fractures are in fact, commonly referred to as clay-shoveler's fractures.… Read More
Fractures in the cervical spine may occur with severe or repetitive trauma. Clay shoveler's fracture is an avulsion fracture of the spinous process. It happens with abrupt flexion of the head, most commonly from a variety of accidents. It also occurs with stress caused by the pulling of the muscles around the thoracic and cervical spinous processes. The process breaks… Read More
Clay-shoveler's fracture is a breakage of the vertebrae in the spine as a consequence of stress in the neck or upper back. It is often described as a steady fracture during the process of a vertebra happening at C7 or C6, classically at some of the cervical or thoracic vertebrae. Clay-shoveler's fracture usually occurs in laborers who engage in… Read More
The tensor fascia latae (TFL) is a problematic muscle for many individuals. Oftentimes, it contributes to tightness related to the IT band and is dominant within the gluteus medius. Its function are hip flexion and abduction, and it has a tendency to be tight in many runners and athletes. Performing soft tissue mobilization will help resolve tightness in addition to… Read More
Self-myofascial release, also known as "foam rolling," has changed from a once mysterious technique used solely by professional athletes, athletes, and therapists to a familiar everyday method for people at all levels of fitness. Products, technology, and data have introduced an increasing array of training and recovery methods to the individual. Self-myofascial release is a fancy word for self-massage, utilized… Read More