RESOLVING WHIPLASH INJURIES PART 4 – TREATMENT of WAD INJURIES
Dr. Brian Abelson DC.
Dr. of Chiropractic, International Best Selling Author, Motion Specific Release (MSR) Developer, Evidence based.
In many cases recovery from a Whiplash Associated Disorders (WAD) can occur quite quickly, especially with a program that includes conservative care, combined with recommendations on activities of daily living (ADL), and an individualized program of exercise. (29) WAD symptoms can be persistent leading to chronic problems. Early implementation of treatment can make a huge different in whether or not WAD become a chronic condition.
With whiplash injuries, research has shown that 15% to 40% of individuals who have whiplash injure can develop chronic neck pain. Early intervention can often help you avoid becoming one of these statistics. (16, 29)
What Type of Treatment is Most Effective?
Manual therapy should begin as soon as possible, after a complete physical examination (orthopedic and neurological testing) and appropriate imaging has been taken fractures. Research consistently shows that manual therapy is effective for decreasing pain and improving function. (42) Click here to read the full article!