When the cervical spine (neck) is subject to a whiplash injury, there is usually a combination of factors that contribute to the back pain and neck pain. These factors must be addressed individually by a chiropractor, while maintaining a “holistic” view of the patient.

The most significant factors resulting from the whiplash injury may include one or more of the following:

1. Chiropractic treatment for joint dysfunction from a whiplash injury

2. Chiropractic treatment for muscle dysfunction from a whiplash injury

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There are many treatment options available for back pain caused by soft tissue problems, such as a back muscle strain. One method of treatment is soft tissue mobilization, which is a form of manual therapy designed to break down scar tissue and restrictions that are usually associated with some form of trauma to the soft tissue (such as a strained muscle, pulled ligament).

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Introduction to whiplash

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

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1. Murphy DR. History and physical examination. In: Murphy DR, ed. Conservative Management of Cervical Spine Syndromes. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2000:387-419.

2. Travell JG, Simons DG. Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction: The Trigger Point Manual. Vol. 1, 2nd ed. Baltimore, MD: Williams and Wilkens, 1999.

3. Murphy DR. Dysfunction in the cervical spine. In: Murphy DR, ed. Conservative Management of Cervical Spine Syndromes. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2000:71-104.

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Because each individual case of whiplash is different, it is not possible to generalize about chiropractic treatment. The appropriate chiropractic treatment strategy is unique to each whiplash injury and is directed at the primary dysfunctions detected during the examination.

However, chiropractors commonly employ the following chiropractic treatments for whiplash:

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After sustaining a whiplash injury, it is fairly common for people to suffer from chronic back pain and neck pain. A chiropractor can detect certain factors in a patient’s history and chiropractic examination. This process will help the chiropractor identify the patient who is at risk of developing chronic pain resulting from a whiplash injury, so that aggressive preventative measures can be taken.

The chiropractor’s general approach to managing the patient’s chiropractic treatment is critical to the success of preventing chronic pain from a whiplash injury.

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Introduction to chiropractic treatments of the sacroiliac joint

For patients with low back pain that arises from the sacroiliac joint, a variety of chiropractic procedures can be applied. These mechanical adjustments are a relatively conservative form of care. Chiropractic care is often considered as the first line of treatment for sacroiliac joint dysfunction.

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Techniques under anesthesia may vary from patient to patient as medical necessity indicates by the involved tissues and existing relative contraindications and/or possible complications that may exist. Some of the techniques include:

Soft tissue procedures - lateral stretching, linear stretching, deep pressure, traction and/or separation of muscle origin and insertion.

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The proposed effects of manipulation under anesthesia therapy include the following:

• Breaking up scar tissue (adhesions) both in and around the spinal joints, commonly caused by multiple injuries or failed back surgery

• Decreasing chronic muscle spasm

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