Cobb Chiropractic Clinic, based in Greensboro, NC, has announced that they have recently published a blog post that discusses the effects of whiplash on the rest of the body. The article is titled “How Does Whiplash Affect The Rest Of Your Body?” and advises people who have been in a car accident to have a medical checkup because the endorphins that are produced by the body of people who got involved in an accident can prevent them from feeling any pain immediately after the fact, making them think that have not suffered any injury. Whiplash is one of the injuries that can occur and it does not just affect the neck but also other parts of the body. Those who want to read more about whiplash effects can check out the blog post.
Dr. Shane A. Cobb, a chiropractor at Cobb Chiropractic Clinic, says, “Whiplash might not be noticeable at first but symptoms will persist. Therefore, it is essential for you to schedule an appointment with a professional Whiplash Treatment Clinic in Greensboro, North Carolina if you have been in an accident. Every year, there are around 3 million Americans who suffer from whiplash injuries. For doctors, the condition is typically referred to as a neck sprain or strain. In technical medical terms, whiplash injuries are called hyperextensions or hyperflexions.”
Hyperextension occurs when the neck is suddenly forced backward while hyperflexion is when the neck moves forward suddenly and with great force. In simple terms, whiplash is a range of neck injuries that result from a sudden distortion of the neck. The cause is an abnormal amount of force applied to the neck that causes it to move beyond its normal range of motion. The common causes of whiplash are the abnormally large forces present in a car collision. Even at a speed as low as 15 miles per hour, the forces generated can cause whiplash in people inside the vehicle. Also, safety features like airbags and seat belts may not always prevent whiplash injuries.
Aside from whiplash, Cobb Chiropractic Clinic also treats other injuries. For instance, in a previous blog post, they have discussed the effect of subluxations on the body. In conventional medicine, a subluxation is a partial dislocation. However, most chiropractors consider a subluxation as a mechanical disturbance to the arrangement of the spine. Just like with whiplash, many people will not have any noticeable symptoms but this doesn’t mean that all is well in the body. Meanwhile, some identifiable symptoms of subluxations include back pain, neck pain, dizziness or balance issues, headaches, reduction in mobility, muscle spasms, numbness or tingling in the extremities, joint pain, and low energy.
It should be noted that there are many similarities of the symptoms of subluxations and whiplash. A person’s back often undergoes a lot of strain because it is at the center of almost every movement. The back can be abused while sitting the wrong way at a desk, or while waiting for long hours inside a car. The back can also suffer abuse when people incorrectly lift heavy items, and so on.
Dr. Cobb was born in Greensboro and is a second generation Doctor of Chiropractic. He obtained his degree from the Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, South Carolina. After graduation, he returned to the Triad area to serve the Greensboro community and raise his family there. He is focused on the treatment of whiplash and whiplash related disorders. He also treats back pain, neck pain, headaches, workers compensation injuries, slip and fall injuries, and sports injuries. He is an active member of the International Chiropractors Association, North Carolina Chiropractic Association, and the American Chiropractic Association.
Dr. Steven J. Rubin is also a chiropractic physician at Cobb Chiropractic Clinic. He obtained his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from the Southern California University of Health Sciences. He has more than 25 years of experience in treating neuromuscular and skeletal problems, including acute injuries and chronic problems.
Those who ask themselves how they can find a “chiropractor near me” can visit the Cobb Chiropractic Clinic website or contact them by telephone or by email.
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For more information about Cobb Chiropractic Clinic, contact the company here:
Cobb Chiropractic Clinic
Dr. Shane A. Cobb
336-275-0836
drcobb@cobbchiropracticclinic.com
1001 N Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27401
