Showing posts with label whiplash symptoms. Show all posts
Showing posts with label whiplash symptoms. Show all posts

Thursday, August 15, 2013

Minor Car Accidents Can Cause Major Symptoms

Even the most minor Miami car accidents can have major effects on your neck, back, shoulders, and other joints of the body. Sometimes it takes weeks for underlying symptoms to present. That is why it is so crucial to get the necessary medical attention immediately. The doctors at the Miami Car Accident Clinic will properly evaluate and document your injuries. They will take a thorough history of how the Miami accident happened, and then perform a physical examination to find out exactly what's causing your pain. People who have been injured in a Miami car accident can have damage to muscle, tendons, and ligaments. More serious accidents can result in fractures, contusions, and other serious injuries. The Miami Car Accident Clinic will get you the proper diagnosis and treatment plan to get you feeling better fast.

Leaving injuries untreated may result in a lifetime of pain and suffering. We realize whiplash symptoms may be difficult to diagnose. But we can assure you the doctors at the Miami Car Accident Clinic have the experience and insight to help you feel better fast. So please, do yourself a favor, and choose a competent Miami chiropractor that has the experience with car accident and slip and fall injuries.

We will help you with all the paperwork to make this daunting experience easier. We even will work directly with your insurance company to minimize any extra worry. That means, no out of pocket expenses for you and your family. The Miami Car Accident Clinic also can refer you to a competent Miami personal injury attorney to get you any compensation you deserve.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a Miami car accident or Miami slip and fall accident, call the staff at the Miami Car Accident Clinic for a free consultation at (305) 834-7900.


Saturday, July 13, 2013

WHAT TO DO AFTER YOU HAVE BEEN IN A MIAMI CAR ACCIDENT

The Miami Car Accident Clinic realizes car accidents are an extremely sensitive and stressful situation. This blog post is to help prepare you in the event of a Miami car accident. We will provide you with a checklist of the necessary things you need to do after you have been in a Miami car accident. Being prepared for such events can help you manage the situation better. And if you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to call the Miami Car Accident Clinic at (305) 834-7900. Also feel free to print out the car accident checklist and put it in your glove compartment for convenient access. Below is the checklist:

VITAL INFORMATION IF YOU HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT:

  • CALL 911 FOR THE POLICE/AMBULANCE
  • STAY CALM TO PREVENT THE CAR ACCIDENT FROM GETTING WORSE
  • RENDER AID - IF QUALIFIED
  • WARN OTHER MOTORISTS AWAY
  • CALL THE MIAMI ACCIDENT CLINIC - (305) 834-7900
  • CALL YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY
  • CHECK YOURSELF FOR WHIPLASH SYMPTOMS (SEE BELOW)
  • TAKE DOWN THE OTHER DRIVER'S INFORMATION (NAME/ADDRESS/PHONE, LICENSE #, INSURANCE COMPANY, INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER)
  • TAKE PICTURES OF BOTH VEHICLES
Whiplash is an injury to the neck muscles from rapid forward and backward motion of the neck caused by a trauma (eg, a car accident). It can cause acute (short-term) neck pain as well as restricted movement in your neck. Most symptoms occur within 24 hours of the event. Whiplash symptoms include:
  • Headache, usually at the base of the skull
  • Neck pain/stiffness
  • Ringing in the ears
  • Jaw pain
  • Back pain
  • Shoulder pain
  • Fatigue
  • Blurred vision
  • Dizziness
If you or someone you know has been injured in a Miami car accident or any other type of Miami personal injury accident, call the Miami Accident Clinic today for a free consultation. 

Author: Dr. Jared Rose DC


Miami Car Accident Clinic
301 NE 79th Street
Miami, FL 33138
(305) 834-7900





Sunday, July 7, 2013

MIAMI CAR ACCIDENT - WHIPLASH EFFECTS

This blog is intended to educate the people of Miami, FL about the manifestations, symptoms, and signs of the Whiplash Effect following a Miami car accident. Whiplash is one of the most common types injuries sustained from a car accident. The head goes through a sudden acceleration-deceleration motion, which puts a great amount of stress on the neck and upper back anatomy. Muscles, tendons, and ligaments all are effected and can become inflamed and damaged. In Miami-Dade county alone, there are approximately 120 Miami car accidents every single day. Unfortunately, that's a lot of whiplash.

A study by Bismil and Bismil reported, out of 1025 people who experienced whiplash, that the most common symptoms are neck pain, reduced cervical range of motion, and myofascial-entheseal dysfunction. Myofascial-entheseal dysfunction are trigger points in the muscle, tendons, or ligaments, which cause pain and restrict normal movement. This dysfunction has proven effective by the utilization of Trigger Point Therapy. This therapy is common practice at the Miami Car Accident Clinic, as it gets excellent results in patients suffering from whiplash symptoms.

Other common symptoms of whiplash include:

If you or someone you know has been injured in a Miami car accident, contact the doctors at the Miami Car Accident Clinic at (305) 834-7900.

Author: Dr. Jared Rose DC

Miami Car Accident Clinic
301 NE 79th Street
Miami, FL 33138
(305) 834-7900