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Herniated Discs Are A Common Cause Of Neck Pain From Whiplash

Whiplash is the number one injury from a rear-impact collision.  Research has shown that in a low speed rear-impact collision at less than 15mph, the head can accelerate up to 11.4 G forces.  The average head weighs about 12 lbs., however, at 11.4 G forces, your head now weighs 136 lbs.  One G force of acceleration is about 32 ft/sec, so 11.4 G forces is equivalent to about 365 ft/sec.  That like a 136 lb. weight traveling longer than a football field (122 yds.) in 1 second!  That's over 248mph!

So How does this relate to you in your accident.  Think of your head as a 12 lb. bowling ball on a stick.  Now imagine the weight of your head increasing to 136 lbs. on the same stick!  Now whip the stick, with the 136 lb. weight at 248mph in less than a half of a second.  Now maybe you can understand how a low-speed "fender bender" can cause injuries to your head and neck.

The compression and stretching forces of a whiplash injury commonly cause muscle, ligament, disc, joint capsule, bone or other soft tissue damage.  Examination from an experienced auto injury doctor will assure that you receive the proper diagnosis and best treatment for optimal healing.

If you or someone you know has been involved in an auto accident, the Auto Injury Relief Center, Dr. Drew D. Kycynka, DC today At (727) 733-1601.