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Case 1 - child case Case 2 - adult case Case 3 - whiplash case
Case 3 This patient was a 51 year old male who was involved in an almost fatal car accident several years ago. He broke one ankle and a few ribs and was left somewhat facially disfigured. He hurt all over, could hardly talk or barely open his mouth. He ground his teeth while sleeping and would wake up with a headache every morning which lasted all day long and sometimes it would turn into a migraine. He had trouble walking and would fall a lot, he was constantly dizzy and his back and neck always hurt. He was told by several physicians that nothing else can be done for him, but prescribe pain killers, which after taking them for a while their effectiveness for killing pain waned away. A comprehensive examination, X-Rays, laboratory work and a detailed health appraisal evaluation revealed a severe deviation of the Temporal Mandibular Joint (TMJ) which contribute to the daily headaches, facial disfigurement, and inability to talk or fully open his mouth. The neck and back showed severe postural alterations with neurological consequences impeding his ability to move freely and without pain. Chiropractic adjustments and nutritional supplementation helped rid the body of inflammatory fluids contributing to pain, in turn allowing nutrients to come in and fortify the joints which promoted healing. Physical therapy broke up the scar tissues, decreased swelling, increased circulation to the joints, and remodelled the tissues in this way avoiding reoccurence. Orthotics were also implemented to help control pain, to protect the spine during vigorous activity, to provide greater strength and improve his ability to move without fear of falling. After a few months of treatments, the patient is now able to speak without difficulty. The headaches and grinding of the teeth have subsided. Improvement is noted in his ability to move about and maintain a good equilibrium and he is enjoying being freed from chronic pain. Neck pain, headaches, back pain, TMJ dysfunction, and weakness are basic symptoms, among several others, found in Whiplash injuries. A blow to the back, car accidents, and on the job accidents can leave you with a whiplash injury. Sometimes symptoms can be felt immediately, but often symptoms are delayed for days, months or years1. The most common symptom of whiplash affecting 62% to 92% of those injured, is neck pain2. Often this is the result of tightened muscles reacting to either muscle tears or excessive movement of joints from ligament damage. The muscles tighten to splint up and support the head, limiting the excessive movement. An estimated 66% to 70% of those suffering from whiplash complain of headaches3. Muscle tears can be felt as burning pain, prickling or tingling, and if there is disc damage, sharp pain with certain movements may be felt. Whiplash injury left uncared for, can cause more serious problems months, even years later, such as in the case above. 1Stephen M. Foreman and Arthur C. Croft, Whiplash Injuries: The Cervical Acceleration/Deceleration Syndrome, Williams and Wilkins, Baltimore, 1988) p. 323 2Ibid, P. 287 3Ibid, P. 289

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