Your muscles contract, there\u2019s a burst of pain, and a soreness that makes you want to avoid moving your neck too much or turning too far. You may worry about re-injuring yourself or you may think, \u201cI could do more harm than good by moving my neck.\u201d Unfortunately, not moving your neck after an auto injury can actually be worse for your recovery, especially for people after a car accident.<\/p>\n

While the patients\u2019 injuries ranged in severity, all of the patients had pain for under a month and all were injured in an auto collision. Researchers measured patients\u2019 levels of fear using two different scales. They also examined neck range of motion and degree of neck disability. Patients were evaluated after one, three, and six months after the injury.<\/p>\n

Patients who were more afraid to move their neck had more severe neck disability and reduced range of motion. Increased fear also prolonged the symptoms. In contrast, patients with lower levels of fear were more likely recover before the six month follow up.<\/p>\n

Maintaining movement after an injury does more than just reduce anxiety<\/strong>. It also ensures that tissues don\u2019t become more tense, restricted or damaged. Chiropractic can help you with recovery, because chiropractic works by restoring the normal movement and function of your neck and back.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019ve been in a car crash, don\u2019t wait to get treatment. It\u2019s important to get your spine moving again as soon as possible! Chiropractic can help you on the path to recovery!<\/strong><\/p>\n

References<\/em><\/p>\n

Pedler A, Sterling M. Assessing fear-avoidance beliefs in patients wit whiplash-associated disorders: a comparison of 2 measures. Clinical Journal of Pain 2011; 27.6: 503-7.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Vangronsveld KLH, et al. The influence of fear of movement and pain catastrophizing on daily pain and disability individuals with acute whiplash injury: a daily diary study. Pain 2008; 139.2: 449-57.<\/em><\/p>\n

Today’s article was written by Michael Melton<\/a> <\/span>on October 26, 2017 and is shared from the following website: https:\/\/www.chironexus.net\/2017\/10\/fear-movement-after-auto-injury\/<\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Your muscles contract, there\u2019s a burst of pain, and a soreness that makes you want to avoid moving your neck too much or turning too far. You may worry about re-injuring yourself or you may think, \u201cI could do more harm than good by moving my neck.\u201d Unfortunately, not moving your neck after an auto injury can actually be worse for your recovery, especially for people after a car accident. While the patients\u2019 injuries ranged in severity, all of the…<\/p>\n

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