Released on: January 14, 2008, 1:26 pm

Press Release Author: Dr. Gary Loos, D.C.

Industry: Healthcare

Press Release Summary: Study reveals 78% of whiplash injuries occur below vehicle
speeds of 13 MPH. Dr. Gary Loos reports those who seek medical care immediately
reduce long term effects.



Press Release Body: According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,
there are more than 800,000 whiplash injuries reported each year. Many medical
professionals believe this number to be very conservative because many minor
whiplash injuries are not reported and many victims often do not know they have
suffered whiplash.

Many accident victims are not aware that whiplash can occur at minimal speeds. Did
you know that a study in Accident Reconstruction revealed that 78% of all whiplash
injuries occur below 13 MPH impact speeds? At these speeds, resulting injuries range
from short term head and neck pain to long term damage requiring extensive medical
care.

The reason whiplash occurs so often in auto accidents is because a sudden impact
creates an unexpected, uncontrollable movement of the head. This can cause muscles
and ligaments supporting the spine to become strained and sometimes torn. Some
symptoms of whiplash include neck pain, upper back pain, blurred vision, headaches,
and feeling nauseous.

Since whiplash symptoms do not always appear immediately, it can take days or even
months before victims receive treatment. According to Dr. Gary Loos, D.C., an expert
chiropractor and owner of North County Total Wellness, early detection of whiplash
can significantly decrease long-term consequences. Because of this, Dr. Loos urges
all accident victims to seek medical care whether they feel immediate pain or not.
He said, \"Many times whiplash symptoms are misdiagnosed by physicians because
patients expect to feel the affects of an accident immediately. Often times they
neglect to tell their physician about a low impact rear end accident that happened 2
months ago. This leads to inefficient treatment. I can\'t stress enough the
importance of seeking medical care after an accident, whether whiplash symptoms are
apparent or not.\"

According to Dr. Loos, even after whiplash victims settle insurance claims, almost
half suffer with symptoms two years later. Dr. Loos said, \"To avoid a longer
recovery time, a visit to a chiropractor following an accident is well worth it.\" To
contact Dr. Gary Loos at North County Total Wellness, call 760-438-5111.



Web Site: http://www.NCTW.net

Contact Details: Dr. Gary Loos, D.C.
North County Total Wellness
6965 El Camino Real, suite 102
Carlsbad, CA 92009
760-438-5111
http://www.NCTW.net