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Auto Accident Injury Doctor in Atlanta Talks Whiplash Injury


Whiplash is a fairly common condition that arises when the neck is violently moved front and back at a high rate of speed, very often observed in automobile accidents, violent sports, and roller coasters.  A whole lot has been researched and documented about this ailment and many atlanta chiropractor have found very innovative ways to address this unpleasant ache.

Whiplash associated disorders are categorized based on their seriousness and symptoms the victim or patient is experiencing. There are 3 mains categories for the classification of whiplash associated disorders (WAD).

WAD 1: Patient complains of discomfort but the doctor is not able to find ways to reproduce the pain during a thorough examination.

WAD 2a: Patient complains of soreness and the doctor is capable of reproduce the pain but the patient has normal flexibility of the neck and neurological results are negative.

WAD 2b: Patient complains of pain and the doctor can reproduce the pain with diminished range of movement of the neck

WAD 3: Patient has aching, restricted range of motion, and unusual neurological results

WAD 4: This is a bit more serious and involves dislocations and/or fractures.

In any sort of accident, it's impossible to protect yourself against the factors that occur during an accident. The forces are significantly greater and faster than a human can consciously contract their muscles to brace themselves. Even reduced speed impacts with minimal damage to the automobile can cause injury to a patient.

Whiplash symptoms vary but the most typical ones include neck ache, mild to severe headaches, ringing in the ears, nausea or vomiting, tightness, shoulder discomfort, and sometimes double vision. In the event that symptoms are present for a long time, the patient may start experiencing depression, sleeping disturbances, pharmaceutical dependency, and anxiety disorders.


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To accurately diagnose this problem, the personal injury doctor should complete a complete history, physical examination, and MRI (should this become required). Treatments may include rest, ice, therapeutic massage, therapeutic ultrasound, electrical muscle stimulation, therapeutic exercises, spinal manipulation, and injections.   In the event of more serious injuries, prescribed medication and epidural injections may become necessary to bring the patient relief and help to decrease the recovery time.


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