Released on: November 29, 2007, 1:36 pm

Press Release Author: Dr. Patrick J McCluskey, D.C.

Industry: Healthcare

Press Release Summary: Learn how medical care can treat whiplash caused by auto
injury. Many times victims suffer from whiplash before pain symptoms appear.


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. Patrick McCluskey, D.C., an expert
chiropractor and owner of Timber Ridge Neck & Back Pain Clinic. Because of this, Dr.
McCluskey 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. McCluskey, 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. McCluskey offers a free consultation at his practice, Timber Ridge Neck & Back
Pain 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. McCluskey.



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

Contact Details: Dr. Patrick J McCluskey, D.C.
Timber Ridge Neck & Back Pain Clinic
9257 West Sprague Rd
North Royalton, OH 44133
440-884-0083
www.timberridgeclinic.com