November 7, 2019
Much of the research on whiplash injuries over the last few years has focused on the ligaments of the spine as the source of chronic pain and loss of function. Ligament injuries are problematic for two reasons: first, such injuries… Continue Reading…
September 26, 2019
During a rear-end collision, the head and torso are thrust in opposite directions in a very short period of time. So it is not surprising that most of the symptoms of whiplash are centered in that part of the body… Continue Reading…
August 17, 2019
A car crash—even a “minor” one—can be a huge disruption in your life and can cause months of pain and disability. With proper treatment, however, you can be back to your normal activities much faster and reduce the chances of chronic… Continue Reading…
July 28, 2019
Neck pain is a common pain symptom experienced by most of us. Most neck pain begins with some kind of trauma, but sometimes the origin is difficult to identify. With all neck pain—no matter what the cause—the pain itself tells… Continue Reading…
July 14, 2019
Dizziness and vertigo are common symptoms of whiplash injuries. The issue of posture control is a relatively new area of study in the field of whiplash injuries, but one that is providing many new clues into the nature of such… Continue Reading…
June 14, 2019
One of the problems with whiplash diagnosis for many years was the lack of objective evidence of injury. Recent studies, however, have given us new tools that we can use to pinpoint organic lesions in many patients. Now, two new… Continue Reading…
October 5, 2020
This study is important, because it shows that the ligaments of the cervical spine are weakened after even a “minor” auto collision. This weakening of the integrity of the cervical spine can result in abnormal motion of the spine, pain,… Continue Reading…
May 16, 2019
This paper evaluated the association between rear-end collisions and the risk of future neck or shoulder pain. Neck or shoulder pain subjects who had experienced a rear-end collision were compared to similar pain patients who had not been exposed to… Continue Reading…
May 16, 2019
Neck pain, whether caused by whiplash or other injury, is a serious condition that can lead to chronic headaches, lost time at work, and an overall reduction in quality of life. It is one of the leading reasons people seek… Continue Reading…
October 5, 2020
Ligaments are fibrous bands of tissue that hold the bones of your body together. The ligaments of the spine are there to keep the bones of spine in alignment. (Click here to view Spinal Ligament Anatomy) During an auto collision,… Continue Reading…