Preventing Injury with Head Restraints

Auto injuries are an expensive and painful problem around the world. Experts estimate that we spend over $30 billion per year in treating the pain and disability that can result from a rear-end crash. We see many of these cases each year in our Van Nuys, CA office.

Most people don't realize that many of these types of injuries can be prevented by properly adjusting your head restraint. Research done on live traffic shows that only about 10% of people have a head restraint that's set up to prevent injury from a rear-end crash. Our video below shows you how to adjust your head restraint to protect you and your family.

If you've already been injured in a crash, it's important to get treatment right away. The staff at Dr. Thomas Fish, DC has helped many people recover from such injuries. Give our Van Nuys office a call today at (818) 800-8603 to learn more or to make an appointment.

References

Freeman MD, et al. A review and methodologic critique of the literature refuting whiplash syndrome. Spine 1999; 24 (1): 86-96.

Prevent Injury, Adjust your Headrest. CAA South Central Ontario.   http://www.caasco.com/insurance/auto-vehicle-insurance/adjust-your-headrest.jsp.

How to Adjust Your Head Restraint. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. http://www.rospa.com/roadsafety/info/adjust_head_restraints.pdf.