Chiropractic care for those injured in car accidents has proven to be effective in over 90% of cases. In an article which appeared in the journal Injury, the authors concluded "Whiplash injuries are common. Chiropractic is the only proven effective treatment in chronic cases." (Woodward MM, Cook JCH, Gargan MF, Bannister GC. Chiropractic treatment of chronic whiplash injuries. Injury 1996;27:643-
Many Utah Valley residents will visit their doctor only to be told that they need aspirin or ibuprofen, ice and rest. Unfortunately following this course of action will only result in increased pain, weakness and decreased flexibility.
There may be additional dangers to following the ibuprofen, ice and rest protocol.
In the following articles researchers have linked long term ibuprofen use to increased cancer rates in women.
http://jnci.oxfordjournals.org/
http://www.usatoday.com/
"Medications such as aspirin may still seem harmless to most people, but you are one of the enlightened who knows better, and that they are dangerous and potentially deadly. Aside from increasing your chances of getting breast cancer, taking over-the-counter painkillers for six months or more can double your chances of dying from a stroke or heart attack."
By accurately identifying injury and treating appropriately, Dr Ned McArthur gets those injured in a car accident back into life quicker and more cost effectively than other forms of care.
