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Springfield Whiplash doctor found research from a rear end collision involving whiplash. Injuries described as whiplash associated disorders (WAD) happen from the hyperextension of the lower cervical spine and hyperflexion of the upper cervical spine. This can cause some injuries to the bony/soft tissues of the neck. Some of these will not give a person symptoms for hours, days, or weeks after a vehicle accident.
Most commonly, doctors make their patients with an acute whiplash injury limit their movement, which may have included the use of a cervical collar. Springfield Whiplash doctor wants to tell you that in some studies done recently, researchers have discovered that limiting movement in the neck can actually hinder recovery from WAD, despite previous findings. This updated data proposes that early mobilization is possible to improve outcomes for WAD patients. Talking long term, this could lower their risk for long run disability, which is good news.
Usually, doctors of chiropractic like Springfield Whiplash doctor uses spinal manipulation (sm). This is described as high velocity, low amplitude thrust applied to specific joints in the neck, mid-back, low back, pelvic regions along with to extremity joints. Sm increases the mobility of the spinal facet joints. This permits for an enlargement in the global range of motion in the neck.
Sm also breaks the vicious pain cycle, where the inflow of sensory information to the brain is abnormally thin. This lowers the reflex muscle spasm and its accompanying pain. Springfield Whiplash doctor wants you to know that there stands to be lots of existing evidence proving that sm increases pain tolerance or thresholds by modulating central brain sensory processing. There are also measurable neuro-endocrine benefits following sm and even other measurable “somato-visceral’ reflex responses.
Chiropractic management of wad does not just include sm, but also (not limited to) soft tissue therapies, exercise training, physiotherapy modalities (electric stim, ultrasound, laser or light therapy), nutritional counseling, and ergonomic modifications. Chiropractic doctors many times co manage whiplash patients with other healthcare professionals.
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Dr. David Perna DC, CCSP, CCEP is the founder and practice overseer at Back and Body Pain Relief in Springfield, NJ. A graduate of Life University Summa Cum Laude, Dr. Perna holds certifications in Active Release Technique (ART), Graston, SFMA, Neuro-Diagnostics (NCV/EMG), and Manipulation Under Anesthesia, among others. He is a Board Certified Sports Physician, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and a United States Olympic Committee Sports Medicine Volunteer.
A competing athlete himself — a 2x Ironman 70.3 finisher with a background in Olympic weightlifting, CrossFit, and martial arts – Dr. Perna brings firsthand athletic experience to his patient care.
He has treated presidents, royalty, diplomats, and professional athletes across MMA, baseball, tennis, and football, and has appeared on Dr. Oz demonstrating chiropractic therapies. His approach is diagnostic-first, combining evidence-based chiropractic care with rehabilitation to help patients get out of pain and back to full function.