18 02, 2015

Auto Accidents and Black Ice

By |2020-04-10T13:54:28-04:00February 18th, 2015|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Auto Accidents and Black Ice

Black ice and auto accidents often go hand in hand this time of the year.  The unfortunate reality is that Greenville only experiences icy conditions once or twice a year.  Why do I consider this "unfortunate"?  Black ice occurs so infrequently that we don't remember what to do when the roads become dangerous.  Of course, the best defense against auto accidents in winter weather is to simply avoid driving.  Greenville has a reputation of rolling up the sidewalks when even a hint of sleet or snow [...]

7 12, 2011

What can I do about whiplash? Car Accident Injury Self Help Tips

By |2020-04-09T10:10:41-04:00December 7th, 2011|Spinal Care Tips|Comments Off on What can I do about whiplash? Car Accident Injury Self Help Tips

What is whiplash? “Whiplash” describes what happens when the neck is suddenly and forcefully jerked, like in a car accident.  The jerking motion happens quickly, forcing the neck beyond its normal limits. The jerking is so fast that our muscles don’t have time to resist. This jerking motion results in muscle, tendon, and ligament over-stretching and sometimes even tearing.  Symptoms of a whiplash can include stiff and painful neck movements, weakness, headaches, sometimes dizziness, ear noises, TMJ or jaw pain, and [...]