Released on: January 17, 2008, 1:40 pm

Press Release Author: Dr. Raymond Sue, D.C.

Industry: Healthcare

Press Release Summary: Study reveals 78% of whiplash injuries occur below vehicle
speeds of 13 MPH. Dr. Raymond Sue, D.C. 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. Raymond Sue, D.C., an
expert chiropractor and owner of University Chiropractic, early detection of
whiplash can significantly decrease long-term consequences. Because of this, Dr. Sue
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. Sue, even after whiplash victims settle insurance claims, almost
half suffer with symptoms two years later. Dr. Sue said, \"To avoid a longer recovery
time, a visit to a chiropractor following an accident is well worth it.\" To contact
Dr. Raymond Sue at University Chiropractic, call 206-525-2811.



Web Site: http://www.univchiro.com

Contact Details: Dr. Raymond Sue, D.C.
University Chiropractic
8221 5th Ave. NE #1
Seattle, WA 98115
206-525-2811
http://www.univchiro.com