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How to Avoid Whiplash Injury from a Roller Coaster Ride

Valencia California is home to some of the best roller coaster rides in the world. It is right off of Interstate 5 and is close in location for those living in Los Angeles. If people fly in from other parts of the country they can go to the LAX airport or the Burbank Airport. In about two more weeks the kids will be out of school and summer break will be in full effect. The theme parks will have families and kids visiting them and smiles will be had by all.

The roller coaster is major attraction and people love to ride them. The adrenaline rush is fun and when the weather is over ninety degrees the speed can cool the body down quite nice. The rides go up and down and from side to side at speeds so fast the neck can experience a whiplash injury. It is impossible to guarantee that if a person gets on a ride that they will not get it, but there is something that can be done. The way to lessen the likely hood of cervical trauma is to look at where the next turn is and be ready for it. Being prepared means paying attention to what is going on. When going down a large slope look at what is next, if there is a turn to the left get ready for it. The brain can communicate with the muscles to get ready for the turn. Some of the most damaging injuries to the ligaments and discs in the neck happen when a person is not ready for it. They are caught off guard, the muscles are relaxed, and there is no defense to the trauma. Roller coaster rides are fun and should be enjoyed, just pay attention while on it and help keep your neck healthy this summer. It sure would not be fun to cut a vacation short and following this advice can help cut down your odds of having problems. If you do end up getting it, then make sure to go to one of the best Doctors in Los Angeles. After a history and exam, and possibly some diagnostic procedures

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