Whiplash & Neck Pain / Conditions

Whiplash & Neck Pain / Conditions

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Whiplash (HyperExtention and/or HyperFlexion Injuries) and other Neck injuries

often contribute to complex & varied conditions in other parts of your body.

Therapy that is thorough and focused on results adds to effectiveness.

Whiplash & Neck Injuries... Pain & Conditions:

Neck injuries can result from a number of circumstances such as those listed below. These are examples of conditions which have been successfully treated by this practice.

Motor Vehicle Accidents & Injuries

(injuries vary depending direction of the impact)

Horseback Riding Accidents & Injuries

(Cervical HyperFlexion and/or HyperExtension Injuries)

Diving into Shallow Water

Heavy Objects falling onto one's Head

Being Kicked in the Head by a Horse

Snow Skiing Falls & Accidents

Falls & Accidents involving other Sports & Activities

Being Choked by another person

Injuries Resulting from Violence, Attacks, Fights...

(such as in forced Cervical HyperExtension)

...and other injuries and conditions...

The Importance of the Neck Area...

The 'Neck area' represents a major channel for nerve impulses and blood supply... to and from the Brain... to and from the Shoulder & Arms... to and from the Trunk of the Body, and its Organs & Glands. Chronic conditions involving the Neck area can therefore greatly contribute to a variety of specific as well as non-specific health and functional concerns.

Chronic Neck conditions often affect the proper functioning of our internal Glands, Organs and body systems. Restricted Nerves & Blood Vessels relate to altered mental & emotional concerns like depression, anxiety, learning disorders and attention difficulties. Restricted Nerves often affect the proper functioning of Organs... resulting in such concerns as Heart & Lung conditions and digestive disorders.

Chronic conditions of the Neck, also relates to problems & concerns of the Shoulder, Arms & Hands. Proper treatment of the Neck is generally very important in the proper treatment of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Frozen Shoulder, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, TMJ disorders, Headaches... and so on. Our body systems are highly integrated, so proper treatment needs to be integrated as well.

But most important, proper treatment of the Neck enables you to feel more relaxed, alert, mentally sharp and with the feeling of being 'in control'... and at the desired level of 'Well Being'.

Proper and thorough treatment of the Neck

and of its related areas

is therefore essential

in achieving satisfactory results.

This practice focuses on a wholistic approach utilizing

Osteopathic Principles and Techniques

Joel Safran, RMT

25 years of experience

(704) 246-7888