"whiplash" to whiplash trauma is defined as a range of head, as for example in a car rear-end collision, when the body is thrown violently forward and therefore the head is suddenly thrust back and then, during the deceleration forward. Injuries resulting from this particular type of accident are different in nature and severity.
They mainly affect the muscles, ligaments, intervertebral discs and, in extreme cases, the vertebrae and spinal cord. The whiplash does not occur only in the case of motor vehicle accidents. It can also be the result of clashes on the pitch, football or other sports, falls and direct trauma to the skull.
Whoever feels pain in the neck or symptoms that may arise from the cervical spine, should be wondering if he suffered accidents or falls with head trauma or cervical spine.
general radiography cervical spine in the anteroposterior position and profile are sufficient to provide an overview of the state of the spine, ie the bony parts. Magnetic resonance imaging instead demonstrates the integrity of the soft tissues, muscles, ligaments and nerve structures like the spinal cord. The traumatic event
the column would be represented by the slip of a vertebra on the other as a result of abrupt hyperextension of the head, pushed forward by the acceleration of the body. In response, more or less delayed depending on the circumstances of the individual attention that is prepared more or less impact, there is the contraction of the flexor muscles of the head that they get as a result of the collapse the spine, the same action and response, to the contrary, it has suffered in the backlash that his head after the collision.
general radiography cervical spine in the anteroposterior position and profile are sufficient to provide an overview of the state of the spine, ie the bony parts. Magnetic resonance imaging instead demonstrates the integrity of the soft tissues, muscles, ligaments and nerve structures like the spinal cord. The traumatic event
the column would be represented by the slip of a vertebra on the other as a result of abrupt hyperextension of the head, pushed forward by the acceleration of the body. In response, more or less delayed depending on the circumstances of the individual attention that is prepared more or less impact, there is the contraction of the flexor muscles of the head that they get as a result of the collapse the spine, the same action and response, to the contrary, it has suffered in the backlash that his head after the collision.
To add to this compressive action on the spine caused by muscle contraction involved the movement of the head and estensionetorsione opposed to bending-torsion of the body caused by the acceleration of the car. The result is a shortening of the neck with compression of the spine and collusion of the intervertebral joints.
That said, it is clear that each flick is only for himself, because there are many factors that can vary from case to case: the age, the incident, the manner in which it was addressed, musculoskeletal conditions, ligaments and intervertebral discs, impact direction and speed at the time of the accident.
Unfortunately, the seat belts do not provide effective protection against this type of injury, while the head restraints can provide a degree of protection against hyperextension.
Whiplash is characterized by symptoms early and one late.
The immediate symptoms include: neck pain, limitation of neck movements and headache most often occipital or generalized, and only in the following days are reported irritability, paresthesia, and neuro-otological symptoms. The early symptoms resolved within 1-3 months, with the total disappearance of the symptoms.
In one third of cases continues beyond 6 months, symptoms that define the syndrome of late whiplash, and that includes not only the neck pain, headache, stiff neck, brachialgia, impaired postural dizziness, anxiety, depression, insomnia.
That said, it is clear that each flick is only for himself, because there are many factors that can vary from case to case: the age, the incident, the manner in which it was addressed, musculoskeletal conditions, ligaments and intervertebral discs, impact direction and speed at the time of the accident.
Unfortunately, the seat belts do not provide effective protection against this type of injury, while the head restraints can provide a degree of protection against hyperextension.
Whiplash is characterized by symptoms early and one late.
The immediate symptoms include: neck pain, limitation of neck movements and headache most often occipital or generalized, and only in the following days are reported irritability, paresthesia, and neuro-otological symptoms. The early symptoms resolved within 1-3 months, with the total disappearance of the symptoms.
In one third of cases continues beyond 6 months, symptoms that define the syndrome of late whiplash, and that includes not only the neck pain, headache, stiff neck, brachialgia, impaired postural dizziness, anxiety, depression, insomnia.
Relations between the cervical spine and locations of meridians or energy channels
The cervical spine in the midline relations contracts with the extra channels Dumai, while in the paravertebral muscle begins on Channel Zutaiyang (bladder) and, more laterally, the channel Zushaoyang (gall bladder). The Yang meridians of the other arm around the neck laterally and before and include all points listed for cervical disease. Among these we note the small intestine, which has some points in cervico-dorsal region.
At the level of all channels GV14/Dazhui Yang meet, and at this level of disease can switch to a Meridian Yang Yang Meridian another, as in cervicobrachialgia.
Channel Extra Dumai, Channel Zutaiyang (bladder) and the Channel Zushaoyang (Gall Bladder) come up to the head, and their involvement can lead to symptoms such as dizziness and mental confusion.
At the level of all channels GV14/Dazhui Yang meet, and at this level of disease can switch to a Meridian Yang Yang Meridian another, as in cervicobrachialgia.
Channel Extra Dumai, Channel Zutaiyang (bladder) and the Channel Zushaoyang (Gall Bladder) come up to the head, and their involvement can lead to symptoms such as dizziness and mental confusion.
Interpretation energy of the "whiplash"
The whiplash is comparable to the "wind shakes the top of the tree. "It is a violent dose of kinetic energy and the result is more direct entry into the fullness of the energy structures in the area.
When a disease occurs in the cervical spine can we expect the impairment of transport Qi and Blood in the meridians and, where appropriate functions and energy of these organs and viscera associated with them (the pain in TCM is defined as a consequence of a non-movement or non-feeding).
It is, in this case , an important limitation of the ascending phase of the movement of qi in the Small Heavenly Circulation, involving mainly the Du Mai. shiatsu treatment focuses mainly on balance Du Mai channel, Bladder and Small Intestine-Zutaiyang / Shoutaiyang. Like all Xie
that invade the body, the kinetic energy absorbed obstruct the smooth movement (zhengqi) and in the long run it into a state of deficit, at which point it is appropriate to change strategy, addressing also the tone of the above channels that act on bones and tendons (Kidney-and Liver-Zushaoyin Zujueyin).
When a disease occurs in the cervical spine can we expect the impairment of transport Qi and Blood in the meridians and, where appropriate functions and energy of these organs and viscera associated with them (the pain in TCM is defined as a consequence of a non-movement or non-feeding).
It is, in this case , an important limitation of the ascending phase of the movement of qi in the Small Heavenly Circulation, involving mainly the Du Mai. shiatsu treatment focuses mainly on balance Du Mai channel, Bladder and Small Intestine-Zutaiyang / Shoutaiyang. Like all Xie
that invade the body, the kinetic energy absorbed obstruct the smooth movement (zhengqi) and in the long run it into a state of deficit, at which point it is appropriate to change strategy, addressing also the tone of the above channels that act on bones and tendons (Kidney-and Liver-Zushaoyin Zujueyin).
Principles of Shiatsu treatment in the outcomes from "whiplash"
Shiatsu acts effectively on the structural component and has the ability to very accurately calibrate the response of tissues to the energy balance of the areas in which the movement of qi is locked. Very important to teach the patient to carry on diaphragm breathing to prevent the action of accessory respiratory (scalene, extract, subclavian, etc.) increases the overhead neck.
Treatment aims primarily to circulate the qi and blood stasis, dispersing locally painful areas. and distally by treating the meridians affected, to reinforce the YingQi through the meridians of Spleen and Stomach and Weiqi through the lung and kidney meridians. You can combine the use of moxa if there are signs of heat, and stretching to help eliminate contractures and possibly to correct posture. We must also teach the patient to carry on diaphragm breathing to prevent the action of accessory respiratory increases the overhead neck.
Noteworthy, treatment of shiatsu, as the brokerage is the relaxing effect of body-acceptance of physical contact that plays a major role in removing the state of anxiety and depression that usually is established in patients suffering from this disease.
Shiatsu acts effectively on the structural component and has the ability to very accurately calibrate the response of tissues to the energy balance of the areas in which the movement of qi is locked. Very important to teach the patient to carry on diaphragm breathing to prevent the action of accessory respiratory (scalene, extract, subclavian, etc.) increases the overhead neck.
Treatment aims primarily to circulate the qi and blood stasis, dispersing locally painful areas. and distally by treating the meridians affected, to reinforce the YingQi through the meridians of Spleen and Stomach and Weiqi through the lung and kidney meridians. You can combine the use of moxa if there are signs of heat, and stretching to help eliminate contractures and possibly to correct posture. We must also teach the patient to carry on diaphragm breathing to prevent the action of accessory respiratory increases the overhead neck.
Noteworthy, treatment of shiatsu, as the brokerage is the relaxing effect of body-acceptance of physical contact that plays a major role in removing the state of anxiety and depression that usually is established in patients suffering from this disease.
References: thesis of Peter Arcos - Shiatsu in the aftermath of "Whiplash" -
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