Dr. Kenneth Ermann = Experience

For over 30 years, Dr. Kenneth Ermann has helped thousands of patients with their health issues utilizing chiropractic techniques that are both proven and cutting edge. Under Dr. Ermann’s supervision, his professional staff applies proven techniques based on each patient’s unique needs. At Hudson Spine Institute in North Bergen NJ, one of the most common injuries treated is whiplash as a result of an auto accident.

While it is good that there’s an option for treating whiplash pain, it is important to know what you can do to reduce the likelihood of an injury occurring in the first place. Here are some tips from Dr. Kenneth Ermann that you can follow.

How Can I reduce my chances of experiencing Whiplash?

While there is no one specific answer to this question, there are things you can do to reduce the likelihood of suffering a serious injury to your neck and spine during an accident. The most effective measure is to buy a car that has a highly-rated head restraint. Many modern cars have a host of safety features to protect you during side and front impacts, but it’s in rear-end collisions where your neck and spine are at the highest risk. Buying a car with a highly-rated head restraint will lessen the potential injuries from a rear-end collision.

Adjust Your Head Restraint

Unfortunately, many drivers and passengers have not adjusted their head restraints properly. Not having your head restraint in the correct position reduces its intended safety features.

First, you need to ensure that your seat is at an angle of less than 20 degrees. This is because sitting in a minimally inclined seat will help keep you in the seat should you be in a collision. Next, you need to adjust your head restraint. The correct position is to have the top of the head restraint in line with, or slightly above, the top of your head. You then need to place the head restraint as close to the rear of your head as possible. This is because, during an accident, your head has less distance to travel, therefore stopping your neck from snapping back.

What to do After an Accident

While there are things you can do to reduce whiplash, it is still important to seek the proper medical care if you are in an accident. The most common treatment for whiplash injuries is Chiropractic and Physical Therapy treatment. The experienced providers at Hudson Spine Institute will evaluate, diagnose, and initiate a personalized treatment plan for your specific injury. We offer Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, and Acupuncture to help you on the road to recovery. It is always advisable to have your spine and neck checked out after an accident even if you aren’t feeling any pain, as there could be underlying issues that a Chiropractor will be able to find during an assessment.

If you live in North Bergen, West New York, Jersey City, Edgewater, Fairview, Ridgefield or Ridgefield Park and have been injured in an automobile accident, suffer from chronic pain, or have a sports injury, please consider scheduling a consultation with Hudson Spine Institute for your treatment needs (201-907-4727). Not close? Dr. Ermann also maintains offices in Teaneck, NJ (Ermann Chiropractic & Wellness Center) as well as in Totowa, NJ. (NJ Health & Injury Solution). Experience for yourself the relief that our Physical Therapy, Chiropractic and Acupuncture Care can provide. We welcome you to come join our health and wellness family.