When you are involved in a car accident there are a number of things you need to sort; getting the other drivers details, calling the insurance company, finding a replacement car. . . But what about going to the Chiropractor? Shouldn’t that be on the list also?

Below is some information on Chiropractic Care and Whiplash.

Whiplash can cause; damage in the joints, nerves, muscles, tendons and ligaments of the neck, also causing vertebral *subluxations. Most doctors give painkillers to mask these injuries. Neck pain is the number one symptom of whiplash but certainly not the only one. Some people experience; numbness in their shoulder blades and arms, headaches, pain in their eyes, visual problems, difficulty hearing, ringing in the ears and dizziness.

Often the pain and other symptoms of the injury are not immediately experienced at the time of the accident and if the *subluxations do not get corrected, you may continue to have these symptoms for many years, as whiplash injuries do not heal themselves. By visiting a Chiropractor before severe pain begins you can often avoid the lengthy ordeal of addressing these issues over a long period of time.

Of course, chiropractic adjustments also help older whiplash injuries, but recovery is usually slower and care during the acute phase generally takes longer.

Chiropractic care for Whiplash injuries

Whiplash can cause severe spinal stress and result in numerous subluxations, which can cause or contribute to health problems straight away or later in life. Chiropractic care after a whiplash accident is a great, natural care option to eliminate these problems.

The Chiropractor will work with you and/or you’re family to assure that all issues are addressed quickly and that all underlying causes for pain are also treated. Correcting the problem by realigning the spine. Chiropractic care uses the natural healing process of the body.

Accidents vary in their severity from “fender-benders” to full collisions, but regardless any time your car is stuck there is a large chance of being injured therefore it is important to get checked out by you’re Chiropractor soon after you experience a car accident. Even if you are not experiencing any symptoms, to ensure optimum health.

So if you are suffering from whiplash or have had a car accident, call the team at Quantum Chiropractic to set up an appointment. Mention you read this and get your first Consultation and Examination at half the usual cost. (Normally $45)

My how time flies, we are already in the third month of 2012!! We hope that the year is treating you all well so far.

Pictures of Leprechauns and shamrocks, people dressed in green, it must mean that St Patrick's Day will soon be here.

What does St Patrick's Day mean to you . . . ?

-For most people it's just another day

-A day where you get to have a bit of fun and dress up in green?

- Go out to celebrate with a few 'quite' beers and listen to some Irish music?

Many of us like another countries celebrate this day, yet many don't know what this day is about . . . About from its celebrated on the 17th of March and you wear green . . .

For me it's an easy way to remember a close family member's birthday, and I do enjoy having a bit of fun and dressing up in green for the day. (A colour normally I wouldn't be brave enough to venture out in.)

So for the month of March the Team at Quantum Chiropractic are celebrating by offering you your first Consultation and Examination at half the usual price. (Normally $45) Call the Team at Quantum Chiropractic today, all you need to do is mention this!

Want to be lucky this St. Patrick's Day? Follow this advice:

1. Find a four-leaf clover. 2. Wear green (so you don't get pinched) 3. Kiss the blarney stone. 4. Catch a Leprechaun if you can.

In honor of the festivities we leave you with this Irish blessing. May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow and may trouble avoid you wherever you go!!

The Team at Quantum Chiropractic are excited to announce that as of Monday the

23rd of January 2012, our new location for the Levin Clinic will be

88 Winchester Street, Levin.

We look forward to seeing you all in our new location!!