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Can the motion caused by an uppercut be classed as whiplash?

Doctor Spine — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:32:58 +0000

The uppercut shot in boxing and martial arts involves (as I understand it) a blow to the chin with upward force which throws the head back and causes the motion of the jaw to also cause impact in the back of the head. The head is thrown back, and may rebound back onto the chest. Can this be classed as whiplash?

No because the blow from a uppercut forces the head backwards and the force from whiplash causes the head to move forwards.
This forward motion damages the muscles in the neck resulting in whiplash.
Ja.

How do I fix back pain?

Doctor Spine — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:32:57 +0000

You don’t … you get a doctor to guide you and recommend proper strengthening exercises … if that’s appropriate or possible surgery.

Anybody know any free pilate exercises for lower back pain(herniated disc)?

Doctor Spine — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:32:57 +0000

had a herniated disc in my back for 4 months.I wanted to know does anybody know any pilate exercises that I can do at home to help reduce my back pain?Is there a site I can go to to see pictures of the exercises for my lower back pain?
Can someone please help me out because this back pain is really bad
anybody know any physical therapy exercises in general

don’t do Pilate’s, that will hurt your back even more.
I’d try yoga specifically for lower back. I’ve seen dvds
on that at like target and stuff, pretty cheap too.
sorry though I don’t know of any sites:(
I hope you feel better though:)

Im from Australia and i was wondering if our unis are the same as the unis in America?

Doctor Spine — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:32:56 +0000

I have read alot of people go on about college is this the same as our uni. Our unis offer master degrees post grad degrees and batchlor degrees or are they the same as out tafes which offor diplomas?… Im currently at uni in Australia studying Chiropractic master of health science (complimentary medicine) is this a uni course in America?

Way different. For instance I am studying a medical degree, which is not recognised or taught in America or American UNI’s. Our systems are completely different, were more towards the british system. I think its best off you like me finish the rest of your education in Australia.

Are there US States or other countries where chiropractic schooling is not required? Apprenticeships?

Doctor Spine — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:32:55 +0000

Are there US States or other countries where chiropractic schooling is not required? Or an apprenticeship program.

Can one be "apprenticed for chiropractic"?

Ummm, no. Chiropractors receive the same length of training as a standard Medical Doctor, minus the residency requirements. 4 years of pre-Med and 4 years of Medical School. There is no easy road. You might consider becoming a Physical Therapist instead. 4 years of Pre-Physical Therapy and 1-2 years of Physical Therapy School. Many schools offer a 4+1 option.