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Addressing quality of life after concussion or other brain injuryBecause concussions are relatively common, many people assume these injuries simply heal and life returns to normal. While that’s true for many patients, quality of life after concussion can diminish for some people.Post-concussion SyndromePeople whose symptoms don’t subside after six weeks or so might receive...

  Whiplash effects can impact a person’s life long after the accident As we have discussed throughout our whiplash series this month, whiplash injuries heal within a matter of weeks or months for most people. However, for some people, more severe whiplash effects can last for much longer and require more intensive treatment. One...

  Watch for these signs that you might have whiplash If you suspect you have whiplash, it’s always a good idea to have a doctor examine you. Whiplash injuries affect up to three million people each year, and many of those cases followed a car accident. Whiplash results when the head and neck jerk...

These whiplash facts might surprise youIf you suspect you might have whiplash—a neck strain or sprain that causes damage to ligaments, tendons and muscles—or you were recently in a car accident, here are the top 8 whiplash facts you should know.Whiplash can occur even at low speedsYou might assume that it requires a lot...

After an accident, watch for symptoms of whiplashThere are approximately three million whiplash injuries each year in the United States. This number is likely low, as many cases of whiplash go unreported because the injury might not be immediately apparent at the time of an accident. To help ensure that you receive the right...

Cervical instability is one of the most serious whiplash injuriesAs we have discussed in the past two blogs, whiplash refers to a quick and severe movement of your head and neck. That movement can cause injuries that range from mild to severe, and serious whiplash injuries can last for years.Many whiplash injuries, such as...