Chiropractors In Van Nuys

When to Seek Chiropractic Care:

The best time to call your primary care provider and/or your chiropractic doctor is immediately after the injury. If the patient cannot determine whether an emergency department visit is needed for the symptoms, then contact the doctor and ask for advice. If the  doctor is unavailable at the time of the injury, then call 911 for transport to the emergency department. The risks associated with a possible neck injury are far too great to attempt to diagnose and self-treat. See a doctor and have the patient's neck braced to keep the head from moving during transport.

Depending upon the severity of a car accident, emergency medical personnel may take the patient to an emergency department immediately. In this case, a cervical collar will be placed around the patient's neck, and the body will be strapped to a long, firm board to prevent any movements until a doctor sees the patient.

With less severe car accidents, sports injuries, or other accidental injuries, emergency medical services may or may not be involved in the patient's pre-hospital care. You should call 911 emergency medical services if the patient develops any of the following symptoms shortly after the injury:

•Neck & Back pain

•Pain in either or both Shoulders & Arms

•Swelling in the front of the neck

•Headache

•Dizziness

•Weakness, tingling, or loss of function in the arms or legs



Outlook:

Some people recover completely from a whiplash injury in the first six weeks. Others' symptoms continue to improve over the course of a year. There is a 40% chance of experiencing some symptoms after three months, and an 18% chance after two years. No reliable way exists to predict the prognosis.

•A worse outcome has been reported in people with a more rotated or inclined head position at the time of impact injury.

•The amount of time that elapses between injury and the onset of neck symptoms can predict the severity of injury and prognosis. A shorter time signifies a potentially severe injury with more frequent long-term complications.

 CALL US:

If you have been involved in an accident and are experiencing a whiplash call us for an appointment:

818-988-2123

310-657-8759

213-738-1051

818-986-1616