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Whiplash
 


Whiplash trauma involves a rapid displacement of the TM joint, neck, and upper shoulder girdle as a result of a vehicular collision or other jarring event such as a fall. Signs & Symptoms

Neck pain is the most commonly reported symptom, headache is the second. It is not uncommon for pain and dysfunction appear several days, weeks, months or even years after the injury.

Treatment & Prevention
Chiropractic therapy, physical therapy, massage therapy, acupuncture therapy, and other modalities are used.





GLOSSARY

Acupuncture (Acupuncturist)
A family of procedures that originated in traditional Chinese medicine. Acupuncture is the stimulation of specific points on the body by a variety of techniques, including the insertion of thin metal needles through the skin. It is intended to remove blockages in the flow of qi and restore and maintain health.




Last updated: Dec 01, 2008
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