Macomb/Shelby Twp. Chiropractor Specializes in Whiplash Injury Caused by Auto Accidents

PRLog (Press Release) – May 19, 2009 – Have you been in an auto accident recently?  If so, then you may be the victim of a whiplash injury.  Whiplash injury is caused by a sudden exaggerated thrust of the head backward, forward, or sideways.  Abnormal forces are applied to muscles, ligaments, nerves, bones, discs, blood vessels, and eyes as the head moves beyond its normal physiological limits.  This type of injury may be caused by collisions during sporting events, slip & falls, or auto accidents.  Though there are usually no visible signs of injury such as bruises or abrasions from a whiplash injury, most victims report classic symptoms.  Whiplash symptoms include neck pain, headaches, back pain, arm & shoulder pain, tingling and numbness, ringing in the ears, vision problems, and dizziness.  Whiplash is medically referred to as Cervical Acceleration Deceleration Injury or CAD, resulting from a hyperflexion or hyperextension of the neck.  Hyperflexion is when the head is propelled forward and downward causing disc damage resulting in disc bulges or ruptures, which causes irritation of spinal nerves.  Hyperextension is when the head is forced backward resulting in torn ligaments, fractured vertebrae, compressed discs, nerve damage, and pinched arteries, which can reduce blood flow to the brain.  Muscle injury also may occur in a whiplash injury, which may cause minor strains and sprains or more severe tears.  When tears occur in ligaments or other soft tissue that surrounds the vertebrae or bones in the neck, the vertebrae may slip out of normal alignment resulting in numerous problems including spinal cord injury.  
Whiplash injuries are most commonly caused by auto accidents and Dr. McNeil, director of McNeil Chiropractic, specializes in auto accident injuries including whiplash.  Did you know that a car impacted by another car traveling 10 mph can cause a whiplash injury?  Also, whiplash symptoms may not occur right after an accident.  Many symptoms do not show up until days or even weeks later.  It is very important to get checked out by a doctor as soon as possible after an auto accident.  Though you may feel fine now, the longer you wait the worse the problem gets.  If caught early & treated with chiropractic care, inflammation can be reduced, scar tissue can be minimized, the use of addictive pain medication can be avoided, and submitting to surgery will not be necessary.  Receiving chiropractic care from McNeil Chiropractic after an auto accident is your best hope for correcting a whiplash injury.  Dr. McNeil uses specific chiropractic postural adjustments along with postural traction and postural exercises to help normalize spinal function and correct any damage that may have occurred as a result of a whiplash injury.  Medical doctors often prescribe whiplash victims to wear a cervical collar, more commonly known as a neck brace, after an auto accident which can further weaken the supportive muscles in the neck and actually lengthen recovery time.  Dr. McNeil has had great success with whiplash injuries and many other symptoms that occur after an auto accident.  Visit http://www.wegotyourback.net/successstories.html to hear a patient of Dr. McNeil's explain how he helped her with many painful symptoms after an auto accident.  Also, click the link to watch Dr. McNeil give a brief description of whiplash. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeyLE03gYIY
If you have been the victim of an auto accident or suffer from a whiplash injury visit McNeil Chiropractic to see how Dr. McNeil can help.  Symptoms such as neck pain, back pain, headaches, tingling & numbness, arm & shoulder pain, vision problems, ringing in the ears, and dizziness are not normal and may be the result of a more serious problem.  A simple examination including thorough chiropractic tests can determine if these symptoms are the result of a chiropractic condition.  Call McNeil Chiropractic at 586-566-2273 today to schedule your FREE consultation, exam, and x-rays or visit our website for more information.  http://www.wegotyourback.net