Whiplash CAD

Whiplash is also known as CAD (Cervical Acceleration-Deceleration syndrome). Whiplash is caused by a sudden movement of the head, either backward, forward, or sideways, that results in the damage to the supporting muscles, ligaments and other connective tissues in the neck and upper back. The symptoms of a whiplash injury can take weeks or months to manifest, and too often people do not seek treatment simply because they do not feel hurt. But by then some of the damage from the injury may have become permanent. Numerous studies have shown that years after whiplash victims settle their insurance claims, roughly half of them state that they still suffer with symptoms from their injuries.

Facet Joint Pain

Facet joint pain is the most common cause of neck pain following a car accident. It is usually felt on the back of the neck, just to the right or left of center, and is usually tender to the touch. Facet joint pain cannot be visualized on X-rays or MRIs, so in order to assess if it is truly a facet problem that is causing cervical spondylosis, two diagnostic medial branch blocks are performed before a Radiofrequency Ablation can be considered.

Disc Injury

Disc injury is another common cause of neck pain, and especially chronic pain. The outer wall of the disc (called the annulus) is made up of bundles of fibers that can be torn during a whiplash trauma. This tear can lead to disc herniation or degeneration, resulting in irritation or compression of the nerves running through the area. This compression or irritation commonly leads to radiating pain to the arms, shoulders, and upper back, and may result in muscle weakness.

Headaches

After neck pain, headaches are the most prevalent complaint among those suffering from whiplash injury, affecting more than 80% of the people. While some headaches are actually the result of direct brain injury, most are related to injury of the muscles, ligaments, and facet joints of the cervical spine. Our providers work to assess the true cause of the headaches and work with you to make an individualized plan of care. We can provide Botox injections and Third Occipital Nerve Blocks for management of these headaches.

TMJ Problems

A less common, but debilitating disorder that results from whiplash is temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ). TMJ usually begins as pain, clicking and popping noises in the jaw during movement. If not rigorously evaluated and treated, TMJ problems can continue to worsen and lead to headaches, facial pain, ear pain and difficulty eating. Our providers can do nerve blocks on the trigeminal or occipital nerves to treat the pain arising from TMJ.

Low Back Pain

Although most people consider whiplash to be an injury of the neck, the low back is commonly injured as well. In fact, low back pain is found in more than half of rear impact-collisions in which injury was reported, and almost three-quarters of all side-impact crashes. This is mostly due to the fact that the low back still experiences a tremendous compression during the time of injury, even though it does not have the degree of flexion-extension injury experienced in the neck.

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   Toni Seyhun 
 May 15, 2023
 
 
  I started seeing Dr Kneeman a few months ago. He is kind and listens to you. I've had the best experience with him. Just had a spinal injection and he made sure I was not uncomfortable.  He is the best!
  
 
       
   Deborah Spindler 
 February 14, 2023
 
 
  
  
 
       
   Ally Ludlum 
 December 9, 2022
 
 
  Dr. Kneeman took over my care about a year ago, though I have been under KPA's care for about 6 years now.

I started with Dr. Gupta.  I had been unable to work due to Occipital Neuralgia (diagnosed just before I came to Dr. Gupta), and Dr. Gupta got me back to work in about 3 years, which was an amazing feat!

With my treatment plan in place, and Dr. Gupta spending less time at the pain clinic in Ottawa, I started seeing others in his practice.  They were great doctors!  But I never felt the same level of engagement with them as I had felt with Dr. Gupta.

Then I found Dr. Kneeman!!

I am always a nervous wreck when I see someone new, but Dr. Kneeman is awesome!  Calm as a cucumber while still being very engaged!  He's very thorough and very practiced with the tools of his trade!

When we decided it was time to renew my RFA (radiofrequency ablation) and we went to do the nerve-block tests, Dr. Kneeman prevented me from experiencing potentially terrifying side-effects!

There had been a miscommunication from the last time I had nerve block done (not with KPM) and I was not supposed to be taking OTC aspirin for a week prior to the blocks!  (Which I had been as I had no idea!)

Dr. Kneeman is the one who discovered this, through the nurse asking him about Ibuprofen that I had taken earlier the day before so he came in to talk to me.

We could not do the nerve block that day, but I was, and am, incredibly grateful that he caught the issue before it could become a terrifying experience!

Yesterday I had my RFA with him, and he was just as awesome as ever!  It helped that I knew I was in amazingly competent hands, so it seemed like no time at all I was back at home, feeling better already!

TlDr:  I started with Dr. Gupta (who remains awesome), but I am also ecstatically happy that I am now Dr. Kneeman's patient.  Both doctors are absolutely incredible and I am so, so grateful to and for them.
  
 
       
   Amanda Concannon 
 December 6, 2022
 
 
  The Doctors and nursing staff are so wonderful here. They listen to you and work diligently to make you more comfortable.  I have lived with an enormous amount of pain for too long. Washing dishes,  cooking, getting into my bed and sleeping ,and several minor activities are so painful for me. The doctors here have worked with me and have given me treatment that has made an enormous difference in my life. I recommend them 100% over any other place you could go.
  
 
       
   Tom Davidson 
 September 23, 2022
 
 
  I've been going to see Dr. GUPTA for several years. He interested me in using a Nevro Device for the pain in my legs & back. Many years ago I had back surgery & over the years the pain had gotten almost unbearable.  The device was a godsend.  The follow ups by Nevro people were great & helpful. The staff are very helpful and friendly.
  
 
       
   Opal Watson 
 September 23, 2022
 
 
  Good experience every time..staff is great...Dr Gupta is the best...have experiences with him over several years....