Auto Accidents and Whiplash Injury

With our lives on the go, car accidents are a very common and unfortunate event. The effect of a motor vehicle accident on one's body and spine can be lifelong events. The research is clear that an accident at speeds as low as 5, yes five, miles per hour are enough to cause a whiplash injury with significant damage. In fact, the damage to the soft tissue which is common in car accidents is far more lasting and debilitating that damage to the bone.

During a whiplash injury, there is first a hyper flexion injury to the neck which causes a reversal of the normal curvature of the spine in the neck, followed by a hyper extension injury where the structures in the neck are highly compressed. During both stages of the injury, the soft tissue including nerves, ligaments, tendons, and muscles are injured as there are extreme forces on the joints. There is also a very high risk of fracture in the neck, which, if undetected, is a very serious complication.

At Green Chiropractic Clinic in San Francisco, getting treatment for the neck or back pain, tingling or numbness in the hands, or stiff neck as a result of a car accident is one of our many specialties. Whether you were responsible for the accident is irrelevant. Your health is a top priority and you owe it to yourself to make sure that you do not suffer for the rest of your life due to an accident.

Dr. Jacob at Green Chiropractic Clinic in San Francisco has partnered with quality and trustworthy attorneys, should your case require one. You can trust that you are in good hands that care. With an effective treatment plan and a proven track record, your quality of life does not have to be compromised. Call Green Chiropractic Clinic today if you have been in a car accident or have suffered from a whiplash injury at (415) 82-GREEN.