Released on: January 10, 2008, 12:15 pm

Press Release Author: Dr. Angelo Karakasis, D.C.

Industry: Healthcare

Press Release Summary: Study reveals 78% of whiplash injuries occur below vehicle
speeds of 13 MPH. Dr. Angelo Karakasis reports those who seek medical care
immediately reduce long term effects.



Press Release Body: According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,
there are more than 800,000 whiplash injuries reported each year. Many medical
professionals believe this number to be very conservative because many minor
whiplash injuries are not reported and many victims often do not know they have
suffered whiplash.

Many accident victims are not aware that whiplash can occur at minimal speeds. Did
you know that a study in Accident Reconstruction revealed that 78% of all whiplash
injuries occur below 13 MPH impact speeds? At these speeds, resulting injuries range
from short term head and neck pain to long term damage requiring extensive medical
care.

The reason whiplash occurs so often in auto accidents is because a sudden impact
creates an unexpected, uncontrollable movement of the head. This can cause muscles
and ligaments supporting the spine to become strained and sometimes torn. Some
symptoms of whiplash include neck pain, upper back pain, blurred vision, headaches,
and feeling nauseous.

Since whiplash symptoms do not always appear immediately, it can take days or even
months before victims receive treatment. According to Dr. Angelo Karakasis, D.C., an
expert chiropractor and owner of Garrett Pain and Rehab, early detection of whiplash
can significantly decrease long-term consequences. Because of this, Dr. Karakasis
urges all accident victims to seek medical care whether they feel immediate pain or
not. He said, \"Many times whiplash symptoms are misdiagnosed by physicians because
patients expect to feel the affects of an accident immediately. Often times they
neglect to tell their physician about a low impact rear end accident that happened 2
months ago. This leads to inefficient treatment. I can\'t stress enough the
importance of seeking medical care after an accident, whether whiplash symptoms are
apparent or not.\"

According to Dr. Karakasis, even after whiplash victims settle insurance claims,
almost half suffer with symptoms two years later. Dr. Karakasis said, \"To avoid a
longer recovery time, a visit to a chiropractor following an accident is well worth
it.\" To contact Dr. Angelo Karakasis at Garrett Pain and Rehab, call 610-352-8812.



Web Site: http://www.garrettpainandrehab.com

Contact Details: Dr. Angelo Karakasis, D.C.
Garrett Pain & Rehab
32 Garrett Rd
Upper Darby, PA 19082
610-352-8812
http://www.garrettpainandrehab.com