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All to often after an automobile accident someone will experience whiplash. Chiropractic report that up to 90% of injures post an automobile accident is indeed whiplash. Often there will be no pain or symptoms displayed after and accident and the pain only presents in a few weeks time. Should you be involved in an automobile accident, it might be wise to get to a Indianapolis Chiropractor immediately.

Whiplash is caused by the sudden movement of one part of the body in relation to another part. When a vehicle crashes, the sudden stop causes the body to move backward and forward very quickly, which causes damage to the muscles and discs in the neck.

The neck is a complex structure and many important vessels travel through this area. Many nerves are contained in this body part too and therefore an injury could result in many complex symptoms.

Other body parts are also at risk when an accident occurs. Most common areas of pain are lower back, arms, shoulders and jaw. People may also suffer from thoracic outlet syndrome, visual impairment, dizziness and vertigo. Sudden movement due to a collision causes nerve injury and this often leads to headaches.

Myofascial tension is the result of stress, referred pain or direct injury. Soft tissues hold together the spine and they are often torn or stretched due to the shear force of a collision. Dizziness and vertigo may be caused by indirect or direct injury to the brain.

In order to catch any injury and damage early, get to your Indianapolis Chiropractor early after an accident. This should be the case even if you are not in pain. The caregiver will do a full check up on you in order to see if you have sustained any serious injuries and if you have he will get you on the road to recovery.