People who recently experienced car accidents as slow as 5 mph or engage in contact sports such as football and soccer, need to guard against whiplash.
(prHWY.com) February 18, 2013 - Portland, OR -- Portland, Oregon (February 6, 2013) - Accident Care Specialists, a group of
trusted Portland, OR chiropractors that offers treatment for all types of injuries, is warning the local community against the harmful and potentially long-term effects of whiplash. The practice is committed to bringing back patients to good health and to resuming their routine activities.
People who recently experienced car accidents as slow as 5 mph or engage in contact sports such as football and soccer, need to guard against whiplash. Also known as CAD trauma or syndrome, rapid movements can cause damage to the vertebrate, neck or back muscles, other ligaments and the brain. Whiplash is an injury to the soft tissue injury surrounding the spinal cord, seriously affecting the neck and mid-back.
Symptoms include pain and soreness in the neck, back and shoulder muscles, and may cause headaches and dizziness. If left untreated, the condition causes detrimental side effects, such as memory loss, fatigue, depression, cognitive issues, sleep problems, and irritability. To combat the harmful consequences of whiplash, an effective execution of a treatment plan should be applied.
Accident Care Specialists is highly experienced in treating whiplash for the restoration of the overall health of the patient. To prevent further damage, they require patients to wear a soft cervical neck collar for up to three weeks and take pain medication. Additionally, they perform other treatments to assist the patient in an easy transition to their daily routine. Some of these treatments include heat therapy for muscle tension and pain relief, range of motion exercises, and physical therapy.
For those looking for
effective chiropractors in Beaverton and Portland for relief from whiplash or other complaints, visit
www.AccidentCareSpecialists.com.
About Accident Care Specialists
Licensed chiropractors Dr. Alexis Lee, D.C., Dr. Darren J. Faherty, B.S., D.C., and Dr. Eric Neumann, D.C. all head the practice. Along with highly trained massage therapists, they provide effective treatment of various injuries. They practice is in two locations in Oregon to aid a larger number of patients, one in Portland at 2448 SE 89th Ave #1 and the other in Beaverton at 4130 SW 117th Ave Ste.F.
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