Bergen County Chiropractor, Dr Peter Ferraro of Ferraro Spine and Rehabilitation, explains how chiropractic care can be a helpful treatment for those suffering from whiplash.

“Whiplash” is defined as a sudden hyperextension followed by an immediate hyperflexion of the neck that results in damage to the muscles, ligaments and tendons, especially those that support the head.  A complicated and sometimes controversial injury, whiplash cannot always be detected by an x-ray as it involves an unpredictable combination of damage to the nervous system, and is not simple to diagnose.

NJ chiropractor, Dr. Peter Ferraro, explains that there are four phases of a whiplash injury, which is described in the form of a car accident.

Phase one involves the compression of discs and joints as your car is essentially pushed out from under you when someone rear-ends you, as well as the seat accelerating you forward.

During phase two, your torso reaches peak acceleration while your head has not yet begun to accelerate forward. This causes an abnormal S-curve, and this phase causes the most bone, joint and nerve damage.

Phase three involves your torso descending back and your head and neck at their peak forward acceleration while your car is slowing down. This increases the severity of the flexion injury your neck is already sustaining.

The final and most damaging phase, phase four, is when your neck moves forward completely while your torso is stopped by your seat belt shoulder restraint. This violent movement tears fibers in the spinal discs and forces vertebrae out of their normal position. You may even encounter a concussion.

Bergen County Chiropractor Helps Treat Whiplash Trauma Pain

Bergen County chiropractic patients will find that chiropractic care can help treat the multiple traumas whiplash can cause, including neck pain, disc injury, facet joint pain, headaches, damage to muscle and ligaments, temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ), and brain injury. Dizziness and low back pain are also results of whiplash.

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The Bergen County chiropractors of Ferraro Spine & Rehabilitation are able to rehabilitate those with whiplash with chiropractic care, which utilizes manual manipulation of the spine to restore normal movement and the position of the spinal vertebrae. This is especially effective when coupled with trigger point therapy and massage therapy. Stretching and electro-stimulation are also great therapies to help heal soft tissue damage associated with whiplash.

Ferraro Spine & Rehabilitation can help with your whiplash pain to reduce long-term injury and strain on your bone and soft tissue. With two convenient locations in both Bergen and Monmouth Counties, Dr. Ferraro is also very accessible. You can find out more information about treating whiplash or any other conditions by calling Dr. Ferraro’s office at 973-478-2212 or by visiting stopbackandneckpain.com .

Bergen County Chiropractor, Dr Peter Ferraro of Ferraro Spine and Rehabilitation, explains how chiropractic care can be tailored to treat the symptoms of fibromyalgia.  According to Dr Ferraro, chiropractic care can keep the spine and muscles from losing mobility, which is essential for reducing the symptoms of fibromyalgia.  In addition to traditional chiropractic adjustments, Ferraro Spine and Rehabilitation can offer fibromyalgia patients additional therapies such as trigger point therapy, acupuncture, and cold laser therapy.

Fibromyalgia is a condition that affects 3-6 million people in the United States, and for unexplained reasons, more than 90% of those who develop this condition are women. This chronic disorder that affects so many includes symptoms such as widespread muscle pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points in the body.

There are many other symptoms associated with this chronic condition, such as sleep disturbances, morning stiffness, headaches, numbness or tingling of the extremities, restless leg syndrome, temperature sensitivity, and even sometimes cognitive and memory problems.

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A telltale sign and a major physical abnormality associated with fibromyalgia lies within the muscles themselves. A buildup of protein called “Ground Substance,” which is normally found in the muscle, bone and connective tissue all over the body and helps them to heal, causes the muscle knots symptomatic of fibromyalgia.

Bergen County Chiropractor Treats Fibromyalgia Pain

“Chiropractic care is a critical treatment for those suffering from this chronic condition,” says Dr Ferraro. “It keeps the spine and muscles mobile, which is essential for fibromyalgia.”

Dr. Ferraro explains that if the spine is adjusted and kept mobile and relaxed, the onset and severity of these symptoms can be greatly decreased. Chiropractic adjustments for fibromyalgia are typically modified to be more gentle for these patients. This prevents the small supporting muscles of the spine from becoming irritated.

There are other therapies chiropractic care can offer such as Trigger Point Therapy. With light pressure applied to these trigger points, the patient can feel some relief from these pains. There is also Cold Laser Therapy, which stimulates the tissue healing and decreases the sensations of pain. Ferraro Spine also offers nutritional counseling and custom supplements to help ease the inflammatory response associated with fibromyalgia.

Dr. Ferraro at Ferraro Spine & Rehabilitation can help with your fibromyalgia symptoms and make it a much more comfortable condition to live with. With two convenient locations in both Bergen and Monmouth Counties, Dr. Ferraro is also very accessible. You can find out more information about treating fibromyalgia or any other conditions by calling Dr. Ferraro’s office at 973-478-2212 or by visiting http://stopbackandneckpain.com .