- Anatomy of The Spine
- Back Pain in Children
- Caring for your Spine
- Emerging Spinecare Trends
- Evaluation of Spinal Disorders
- Exercise and The Spine
- Intervention - Spinal Disorders
- Intervertebral Disc
- Non Surgical Options
- Nutrition and Spinecare
- Options for Spine Treatments
- Pregnancy and Back Pain
- Prevalence of Spine Disorders
- Sleep and the Spine
- Spinecare Introduction
- Spinehealth and Disease
- Surgical Interventions
- Treatment with Medications
- Understanding Back Pain
Spine Disorders
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TREATMENT OPTIONS Treatment
for individuals with whiplash may include pain medications, non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs, antidepressants, muscle relaxants, and a cervical
collar (usually worn for 2 to 3 weeks). Chiropractic care, range of motion
exercises, physical therapy, and cervical traction may also be prescribed.
Supplemental ice and heat application may relieve muscle tension. PREVENTION The best
method for preventing whiplash syndrome is the proper use of safety devices in
vehicles and by avoiding physical activities associated with greater risk for
neck injury. For example, the proper placement of the headrest in a car can
prevent neck hyperextension if an accident occurs. Early detection and timely
intervention is generally associated with better treatment outcome. |
