Most whiplash injuries are caused by an automobile accident. The head is jerked forward rapidly and then back causing a misplacement of the vertebrae in the neck. The head is supported by them. There may be excruciating pain whenever the accident victim tries to turn her or his head. When the pain is disabling for residents of Henderson NV personal injury is alleviated in the office of a prominent chiropractor.

Each person is going to receive care that is individualized since each injury is different. Each victim responds in a different way to a car crash. Some may experience pain immediately after the accident. Others may have a delayed reaction.

When you have your first appointment, the chiropractor will start a complete assessment. Questions about the accident, the severity of the hurt you feel and the resulting disability will be asked. You will be asked to show how much movement of the head is possible.

The hands-on physical examination will include a range-of-motion test and and x-ray is usually needed. The evaluation will indicate the appropriate care plan. Each care plan is designed to meet the specific needs of each individual.

A series of gentle spinal adjustments can relieve pain by urging the subluxated, or misaligned vertebrae back into correct alignment. Since they are misaligned, they may be pressing against a nerve that is next to the spinal column. This causes significant hurting.

Corollary care may be a part of your plan. Muscles may be tightened. Specific finger pressure will be applied to trigger points in the back to relax those muscles. Some individuals require muscle stimulation. Your care will be individualized.

Appointments will be arranged for your continuing care. The gentle adjustments will gradually move the misaligned vertebrae back into alignment. This will relieve pressure against the nerves, thereby alleviating the pain.

In addition to the finger pressure technique used to relax muscles, a series of gentle stretching exercises may be designed for you. These will keep muscles loose between office visits. In addition, you have the benefit of professional advice relating to everything you can do to alleviate the hurt you have been suffering.