Whiplash occurs when the head and neck are thrown or “snapped” back and forth very quickly. Whiplash is seen in auto accidents, falls and in “collision” sports such as football and boxing. In addition to the disc and other soft tissue damage, whiplash causes spinal column misalignment and irritation, stretching or impingement to the nerves and spinal cord. About 20 million people in the United States have suffered whiplash damage.

Other neck problems can be caused by poor posture, work habits and even birth trauma.

Neck problems and whiplash can cause headaches, numbness, coldness or “pins-and-needles” in the face, chest, arms, wrists or hands. They can also result in anxiety, insomnia, low back and neck pain, ear ringing, dizziness, hearing loss, eye pain, blurred vision, sensitivity to light and other symptoms.

Of course, in an accident, the first order of business is to attend to any life threatening problem - for example, fracture, hemorrhage, shock and severe concussion. After that, the spine must be attended to.

Chiropractic has been a blessing to millions of people suffering from neck and whiplash problems, saving many sufferers from unnecessary drugs and surgery.