Compare a normal (left) neck x-ray with the whiplash neck (right). The person on the right suffered a whiplash injury and never saw a chiropractor to get it corrected. Note the chronic injury to the discs and joints.
Whiplash x-ray films
Frequently Asked Questions
- 1 What does a whiplash injury look like on an X-ray?
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The page displays a comparison of a normal neck X-ray with one showing a whiplash neck. The whiplash X-ray reveals chronic injury to the discs and joints, indicating structural changes from the injury.
- 2 Why is it important to see a chiropractor after a whiplash injury?
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The page highlights that a person who suffered a whiplash injury and never saw a chiropractor developed chronic injury to the discs and joints. This implies that chiropractic care is important for correcting such injuries and preventing long-term damage.
- 3 What are the potential long-term effects of untreated whiplash?
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According to the page, if a whiplash injury is not corrected, it can lead to chronic injury to the discs and joints in the neck. The provided X-ray comparison visually demonstrates these potential long-term consequences.