Whiplash and Your Golf Swing

Can Whiplash Cause Problems In The Future?

There you are, sitting stopped at a stop light thinking about what a hacker you are when all of a sudden, “crash,” the driver behind you barrels in to your car not even realizing that you were stopped.

You are taken to the hospital and treated with the ”typical” care given to a patient under these very same circumstances complete with X-rays, muscle relaxers, and pain killers.  What most health care providers don’t tell you and many times don’t realize themselves is that the real damage caused by whiplash injury may take months sometimes years to surface, and when it does, it can be quite serious, even debilitating.

Sadly they won’t tell you that you’ll never shoot in the 70′s either.

A ”whiplash” injury occurs when there is a sudden back and forth “whipping” movement of the neck commonly associated with rear-end automobile collisions.  The result of which can cause sprain/strain or excessive stretching of ligaments, tendons, and muscles that provide proper range of motion in the neck.  Weakening and most times changing the structure of your neck.  This will cause pressure on and tightening of the aforementioned supportive structures in the neck.  Later, causing degeneration in Bone structure and eventually degenerative disc disease or possibly arthritis if not cared for.

This can all be avoided with proper chiropractic adjustments that begin following the injury.

Many people think that because they don’t feel any pain following the accident that they have come out of it “unscathed.”  Well, when something like that occurs, your body’s nervous system is designed to provide “emergency support.”  Meaning it will do whatever is necessary to stabilize an area by promoting swelling, hypertonicity of muscles, etc.  But, what happens when your body (nervous system) calms down?  Months go by, sometimes years, and you begin to experience symptoms of extreme neck pain, numbness and tingling down the arm(s) and fingers, lack of sleep that all relate to the original ”whiplash” injury.

Why go through it?  Know that when ”whiplash” injuries occur, and a variety of other injuries as well, seeking an extensive chiropractic evaluation and treatment is of paramount importance no matter how minor you may think it is.  Early detection and treatment of the cervical (neck) spine may save you dealing with severe pain and development of more serious conditions in the future.

If in doubt, come visit the best Atlanta chiropractor at Venti Chiropractic and Sports Health. The number one name in Atlanta Chiropractic

Tarahumata

Tarahumata

12050 Etris Rd

Roswell, GA

 The Godfather recently enjoyed Friday night cuisine at a Mexican Restaurant of all places!  The Don of Kennesaw , having relocated to Roswell was very surprised.  Perhaps the greatest quacomoule the Godfather has ever tasted.  This one dish is worth the trip to this establishment all by itself.  The Godfather could visualize just sitting at the bar drinking and having the Tarahmata’s famous guacamole dish!  Another great advantage of the establishment was a small live band that was playing old school music in the bar area, yet could be heard in the dining area.  Not too loud as to drowned out dinner conversation, but a good volume to listen to the song and relax and enjoy while still having a conversation.

 The place just had a new and “upscale” feel to it.   Too many times Mexican joints are like Indian joints , let’s face it, they are NASTY and DIRTY and many times the Godfather can tabulate in his head while visiting the restroom, how many health code violations are present.  This was not the case here, kind of almost a rich and “snooty” stuff shirt atmosphere which would definitely not tolerate that type of establishment.   Observing Lent on Friday, the Godfather had lobster tacos and of course the guacamole which were both fantastic.  Also, having given up beer for Lent, the Godfather had 4 frozen margarita’s with no salt.  The drink was good , but the missed the ball on the glass.  Frozen Margaritas need to be served in fishbowl shaped glass as to not let the frozen portion sing to the bottom.  Besides the misque with the Margarita glass, Godfather gives Tarahumata’s in Roswell a strong 8 and half!   Until next month,  Teamo   !

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