Released on = January 31, 2007, 11:33 am

Press Release Author = Weldon Spring Clinic

Industry = Healthcare

Press Release Summary = A high percentage of auto accidents result in whiplash.
Learn what causes whiplash and how chiropractic care can help victims avoid short
and long term pain.


Press Release Body = According to the United States Department of Transportation,
over the last decade there was an average of more than 5 million automobile
accidents every year, resulting in more than 2 million injuries annually.

Perhaps the most common auto injury is whiplash, which is caused by a sudden
movement of the head in any direction. The result is that muscles and ligaments
supporting the spine can become strained or torn. Some symptoms include neck pain or
stiffness, pain between shoulder blades, blurred vision, fatigue, headache, and
dizziness to name a few.

Often times auto accident victims are not aware of the damage caused by whiplash.
Symptoms sometimes do not appear immediately. They can take days to appear or may
not even surface for years according to Dr. Raymond Wiegand, D.C., an expert
chiropractor and owner of Weldon Spring Clinic. Because of this, Dr. Wiegand urges
all accident victims to seek medical care whether they feel immediate pain or not.
In some cases early detection of whiplash can significantly decrease long-term
consequences. According to Dr. Wiegand, even after whiplash victims settle insurance
claims, almost half suffer with symptoms even two years later.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 800,000
people suffer from whiplash every year. Costs related to whiplash total more than $5
billion annually. Today most cases of automobile whiplash are covered by insurance
companies.

Often times, medical professionals like chiropractors will offer free consultations
to auto injury victims to see if whiplash or any other injuries need proper care.
Dr. Wiegand offers a free consultation at his practice, Weldon Spring Clinic. \"That
way it makes it easier for victims to see if they need help. Especially with
whiplash cases, where many times victims don\'t even know they are injured. I cant
stress the importance of medical care after an accident. It can really reduce long
term pain, discomfort, and treatment,\" said Dr. Wiegand.

Weldon Spring Clinic is located at 6034 Young Drive, St. Charles, MO 63304. Free
consultations can be scheduled by calling 636-329-8774.






Web Site = http://www.weldonspringchiro.com

Contact Details = Dr. Raymond Wiegand
6034 Young Drive
St. Charles , 63304
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636-329-8774
wiegand444@yahoo.com
http://www.weldonspringchiro.com