Several Recent Studies Show Encouraging Results for Chiropractic Treatment of Whiplash Injuries.

Jacksonville, FL – March 31, 2009 – Whiplash is defined as an injury to the cervical spine resulting from a sudden forceful movement of the head forward or backward. The majority of whiplash injuries occur from rear end automobile accidents. They can also be caused from falls, sporting activities or even amusement rides.

“Studies have shown that almost 10% of people will suffer from a whiplash type injury sometime in their life,” explained Dr. Steven Read, Clinic Director of Ortega Chiropractic and Medical Rehab Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.

He added, “The most promising new research published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Medicine concludes that chiropractic treatment is the only proven effective treatment in chronic whiplash cases. Additionally, another study showed that 93% of patients showed significant improvement for their whiplash injuries following conservative chiropractic treatment.”

Chiropractic is the United States’ largest drugless healing profession. Nearly 25% of all Americans have used chiropractic treatment to overcome acute and chronic pain.

“I have been practicing for over 20 years and the level of cooperation between medical doctors and chiropractors has improved greatly. I receive many referrals from MDs, especially for their whiplash patients,” said Dr. Read.

Dr. Read is the Clinic Director for Ortega Chiropractic and Medical Rehab Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. It is a multi-disciplinary clinic using chiropractic, medicine, physical therapy, massage therapy, Neuropsychology and hypnosis to benefit their patients.

For more information go to www.OrtegaChiropractic.com or www.FreeExamJacksonville.com. You can email Dr. Read at steve@ortegachiropractic.com or call him at 904-425-4545.