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Lecture Series

Auto Accidents

Chiropractors are specialists in treating non-surgical spine injuries and commonly treat whiplash injuries from car accidents. The job of the chiropractor in helping his or her patients overcome the pain and disability associated with whiplash is to:

  • Diagnose the source of the pain from the whiplash injury
  • Treat the most important dysfunctions
  • Teach the patient to return to a more normal lifestyle

The process of rehabilitation from a whiplash injury requires a concerted effort between the chiropractor, the patient and any other professional assisting in the case. The likelihood of success of recovering from whiplash is enhanced by a continued focus on restoring normal function with the help of the chiropractor.

 

View a 6 mph rear end collision in real time.

 

See what is happening during a 6 mph auto accident.

 

This is an abnormal movement for the neck.

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This is an normal movement for the neck.

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View an accident reconstruction video in slow motion.



View an accident reconstruction video in actual time.

 

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