What happens to the neck in a car accident?
At the time of impact, in a typical rear-end collision, the head stays still for a moment while your body is forced to follow. This separation instantaneous movement of his torso and the head causes the deformed shape of the neck are injured muscles, ligaments, tendons, discs, joint surfaces, nerves and even your brain.
All this happens before even aware of the collision. By the time he realized that they were beaten, the spine, as has been damaged!
The degree of damage the spine depends on many factors, including age, sex, body type, vehicle type, type of seat and head restraint position at impact, previous accidents, and more. Interestingly, damage to the vehicle has been repeatedly shown to be a good predictor of injury.
One of the most reliable of the injury are your symptoms and how soon after the collision and presented their findings on a radiograph. Much research has gone into determining the long-term prospects of the victims of accidents and how to predict whether it will recover from his injuries or not.
The presence of an abnormal curve of the neck on radiographs after a crash is a key factor in the prognosis. Medical researchers have found that if the neck is damaged, it will change the way that is easily measured on radiographic examination. How far from normal neck curve has deviated determines how bad it is injured and how difficult it can be to return to normal of her neck.
"What is a normal curve of your neck?"
A standard neck has a "C" shaped curve which measures between 30 and 40 degrees. There is some debate about whether or not the highest number, 40 is a standard unbreakable. I think if you are among the numbers of your neck is within normal specifications.
A classic example of what is called a "hypolordosis" or decrease in the curve of the neck is when a straight neck or sometimes bends the wrong way on a radiograph after an accident.
The thing to understand is that after their initial treatment is designed to reduce pain by calming inflammation and spasm, it is likely that the neck will remain distorted in this way. Unfortunately, doctors do not know or understand the importance of full rehabilitation of a neck after an accident, the treatment of many victims of accidents. So once the pain is reduced, these physicians will unceremoniously released from care without a second series of X-rays to measure the curve. You will be released with less pain, but the neck is still damaged on the inside and eventually start to hurt again.
What's worse is that after going to suffer the deterioration of the joints of the neck and has early osteoarthritis. Medical research indicates a 600% increase in risk for early arthritis in the curve of the victims with persistent neck reduced after an accident. As you can see, it is very important to your long term health to correct the neck as much as possible.
Right now, you're thinking ...
"How do I get my neck to normal?"
Let's assume for the sake of simplicity that have completed their initial treatment of Attention to the resources in this office. This treatment probably has taken anywhere from 4 to 8 weeks. Your pain must now be about 70% better than when you were injured in the first place. Now is the time for the second phase of care, called the attention of spinal rehabilitation.
The two sides of the spinal rehabilitative care are:
1. In visits to the offices in about twice a week for about 4-12 weeks
2. In the day care home, 7 days a week until you return to normal of the curve
His visits to the office shall consist of:
· The various forms of cervical (neck) traction depends on the severity of the loss of curvature is to mold his neck to the proper curvature.
· Rehabilitation of isoelectronic muscles also known as Russian stimulation to increase muscle strength in your back or neck and shoulders.
· Myofascial release (stretching, deep muscle massage, etc.) to eliminate muscle tension
· Chiropractic adjustments of the spine to maintain proper alignment of the board and freedom of movement to allow the neck to bend.
His "work" includes:
· General stretching the back of the neck and upper assigned to it in the initial help to loosen the muscles followed by ...
· Head translation exercise to improve movement of the upper neck and stability
· Neck extension exercise to strengthen the neck
· The severity of traction to stretch the muscles in the front of the neck and shape the neck to the proper curvature.
· Ice pack to relieve the inflammation caused by exercise
The following are specific exercises to be completed as "homework".
Exercise 1: Head of Translation
Stand or sit in a comfortable position.
Retract your chin back. Imagine that your chin is pushed back, while his neck is held stationary. You should feel a greater tension in the upper neck and head slides back.
Hold for 20 seconds
Return to starting position.
Now stick your chin out while the neck remains motionless and hold for 20 seconds.
Repeating the movement from position 2 to position 3, 10 times.
Exercise 2: Extension of the neck
Lie face down on the bed or floor.
Keeping your chest and shoulders down, lift your head up and try to look at the ceiling.
Hold for 10-20 seconds, depending on its strength.
Lower your head, then repeat 10 times.
* Note: may not be able to lift his head high at first. All is well. Continue lifting as much as possible.
Exercise 3: Gravity Traction
Roll a bath towel on a 4 "roll, or you can use a hard foam roller, and places it in the end of your bed.
Lie on your back with your neck on the roller, while her head hangs down over the edge of the bed.
Hold this position for 5 min / day for a week, after 10 min / day in two weeks, increasing to 20 minutes every day.
Follow the exercises with an ice pack for 10-12 minutes. Always remember to place a paper towel from a chemical / plastic bag of ice and the skin and not exceed 12 minutes.
Performing these exercises every day until X-rays show a normal curve. These exercises are also a great way to relieve stress and tension that can accumulate throughout the day due to the use of reading, computer and telephone, etc.
If you experience increased pain, headaches, dizziness or other symptoms, stop exercising at once and inform your doctor. You may need to be modified or replaced exercises.
It is my sincere hope that you will be diligent with their care at home, since it is so important as the treatments we offer at the office and will have a rapid and complete recovery.
At the time of impact, in a typical rear-end collision, the head stays still for a moment while your body is forced to follow. This separation instantaneous movement of his torso and the head causes the deformed shape of the neck are injured muscles, ligaments, tendons, discs, joint surfaces, nerves and even your brain.
All this happens before even aware of the collision. By the time he realized that they were beaten, the spine, as has been damaged!
The degree of damage the spine depends on many factors, including age, sex, body type, vehicle type, type of seat and head restraint position at impact, previous accidents, and more. Interestingly, damage to the vehicle has been repeatedly shown to be a good predictor of injury.
One of the most reliable of the injury are your symptoms and how soon after the collision and presented their findings on a radiograph. Much research has gone into determining the long-term prospects of the victims of accidents and how to predict whether it will recover from his injuries or not.
The presence of an abnormal curve of the neck on radiographs after a crash is a key factor in the prognosis. Medical researchers have found that if the neck is damaged, it will change the way that is easily measured on radiographic examination. How far from normal neck curve has deviated determines how bad it is injured and how difficult it can be to return to normal of her neck.
"What is a normal curve of your neck?"
A standard neck has a "C" shaped curve which measures between 30 and 40 degrees. There is some debate about whether or not the highest number, 40 is a standard unbreakable. I think if you are among the numbers of your neck is within normal specifications.
A classic example of what is called a "hypolordosis" or decrease in the curve of the neck is when a straight neck or sometimes bends the wrong way on a radiograph after an accident.
The thing to understand is that after their initial treatment is designed to reduce pain by calming inflammation and spasm, it is likely that the neck will remain distorted in this way. Unfortunately, doctors do not know or understand the importance of full rehabilitation of a neck after an accident, the treatment of many victims of accidents. So once the pain is reduced, these physicians will unceremoniously released from care without a second series of X-rays to measure the curve. You will be released with less pain, but the neck is still damaged on the inside and eventually start to hurt again.
What's worse is that after going to suffer the deterioration of the joints of the neck and has early osteoarthritis. Medical research indicates a 600% increase in risk for early arthritis in the curve of the victims with persistent neck reduced after an accident. As you can see, it is very important to your long term health to correct the neck as much as possible.
Right now, you're thinking ...
"How do I get my neck to normal?"
Let's assume for the sake of simplicity that have completed their initial treatment of Attention to the resources in this office. This treatment probably has taken anywhere from 4 to 8 weeks. Your pain must now be about 70% better than when you were injured in the first place. Now is the time for the second phase of care, called the attention of spinal rehabilitation.
The two sides of the spinal rehabilitative care are:
1. In visits to the offices in about twice a week for about 4-12 weeks
2. In the day care home, 7 days a week until you return to normal of the curve
His visits to the office shall consist of:
· The various forms of cervical (neck) traction depends on the severity of the loss of curvature is to mold his neck to the proper curvature.
· Rehabilitation of isoelectronic muscles also known as Russian stimulation to increase muscle strength in your back or neck and shoulders.
· Myofascial release (stretching, deep muscle massage, etc.) to eliminate muscle tension
· Chiropractic adjustments of the spine to maintain proper alignment of the board and freedom of movement to allow the neck to bend.
His "work" includes:
· General stretching the back of the neck and upper assigned to it in the initial help to loosen the muscles followed by ...
· Head translation exercise to improve movement of the upper neck and stability
· Neck extension exercise to strengthen the neck
· The severity of traction to stretch the muscles in the front of the neck and shape the neck to the proper curvature.
· Ice pack to relieve the inflammation caused by exercise
The following are specific exercises to be completed as "homework".
Exercise 1: Head of Translation
Stand or sit in a comfortable position.
Retract your chin back. Imagine that your chin is pushed back, while his neck is held stationary. You should feel a greater tension in the upper neck and head slides back.
Hold for 20 seconds
Return to starting position.
Now stick your chin out while the neck remains motionless and hold for 20 seconds.
Repeating the movement from position 2 to position 3, 10 times.
Exercise 2: Extension of the neck
Lie face down on the bed or floor.
Keeping your chest and shoulders down, lift your head up and try to look at the ceiling.
Hold for 10-20 seconds, depending on its strength.
Lower your head, then repeat 10 times.
* Note: may not be able to lift his head high at first. All is well. Continue lifting as much as possible.
Exercise 3: Gravity Traction
Roll a bath towel on a 4 "roll, or you can use a hard foam roller, and places it in the end of your bed.
Lie on your back with your neck on the roller, while her head hangs down over the edge of the bed.
Hold this position for 5 min / day for a week, after 10 min / day in two weeks, increasing to 20 minutes every day.
Follow the exercises with an ice pack for 10-12 minutes. Always remember to place a paper towel from a chemical / plastic bag of ice and the skin and not exceed 12 minutes.
Performing these exercises every day until X-rays show a normal curve. These exercises are also a great way to relieve stress and tension that can accumulate throughout the day due to the use of reading, computer and telephone, etc.
If you experience increased pain, headaches, dizziness or other symptoms, stop exercising at once and inform your doctor. You may need to be modified or replaced exercises.
It is my sincere hope that you will be diligent with their care at home, since it is so important as the treatments we offer at the office and will have a rapid and complete recovery.
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